Festivals and Events in Yogyakarta

Waicak is an important Buddhist festival celebrated all over Indonesia. This festival is celebrated with tremendous zest in Yogyakarta and it celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha. A ceremony is performed at the Borobudur Temple during this festival. The Sekaten Ceremony is held in the month of June and it commemorates the birth of the Prophet Mohammed. A weeklong celebration marks this ceremony where people sing folk songs and dance. The Art Festival is celebrated in the month of June and July. During this time one can witness many artistic performances that involve singing and dancing and other creative performances.