The word sekaten itself is derived from syahadatain or shahada, the first requirement for converting into Islamic faith. Traditionally it is played once per year, on the occasion of Mawlid, Muhammad’s birthday, for the week from the 6-12 of the month of Mulud (the third month of the Javanese calendar, corresponding to the Islamic Rabi’ al-awwal).(http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keraton_Ngayogyakarta_Hadiningrat#Sekaten)
Baron beach is about 65 kilometers from the city of Yogyakarta, located on the regency of Gunung Kidul. This beach is available at the fish market that sells fresh fish and fish dishes. (Nov 1, 2009)
About 70 vendors line up along the small road, which is three meters wide and 750 meters long, located at the west of the North Square of the Yogyakarta Palace, sell various kinds of traditional snacks and dishes, cullinary items to break the fast and various. Location: Kauman, Yogyakarta; August 30, 2009; 17.00 – 18.00 Indonesia Time.
