Hajad Dalem is a ceremony, celebration, or ritual of gratitude (selamatan) organized by the Sultan. It usually includes the celebration of major Islamic holidays, the commemoration of the Sultan’s coronation anniversary ( Tingalan Jumenengan Dalem ), and selamatan ceremonies held within the Yogyakarta Palace ( Keraton Yogyakarta). During Hajad Dalem celebrations of Islamic holy days, such as Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha, the Numplak Wajik procession is carried out, culminat

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