Grebeg rituals
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Grebeg rituals are traditional Javanese royal ceremonies marked by processions, offerings, and communal celebrations that express gratitude and reinforce the cultural and spiritual authority of the palace.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Grebeg rituals canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Grebeg rituals Context triple: [Keraton Kanoman, significantEvent, Grebeg rituals]
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A.
Marapu ceremonies
Marapu ceremonies are traditional ancestral and spiritual rituals of the indigenous Marapu belief system in Sumba, Indonesia, involving offerings, sacred chants, and communal gatherings to honor deities and ancestors.
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B.
Tawur Kesanga ritual
Tawur Kesanga ritual is a Balinese Hindu purification and exorcism ceremony held on the eve of Nyepi to restore cosmic balance by warding off negative forces.
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C.
Tiwah ceremony
The Tiwah ceremony is a traditional secondary funeral ritual of the Ngaju Dayak people of Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, in which the bones of the deceased are exhumed, purified, and placed in a special ossuary to help their soul reach the afterlife.
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D.
Nyabinghi ceremonies
Nyabinghi ceremonies are Rastafarian religious gatherings centered on drumming, chanting, and communal worship that honor Haile Selassie I and promote spiritual unity and resistance to oppression.
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E.
Kuksu ceremony
The Kuksu ceremony is a traditional religious and healing ritual complex of several Indigenous groups in central California, involving masked dances, initiation rites, and seasonal celebrations tied to spiritual renewal and community cohesion.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Grebeg rituals Target entity description: Grebeg rituals are traditional Javanese royal ceremonies marked by processions, offerings, and communal celebrations that express gratitude and reinforce the cultural and spiritual authority of the palace.
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A.
Marapu ceremonies
Marapu ceremonies are traditional ancestral and spiritual rituals of the indigenous Marapu belief system in Sumba, Indonesia, involving offerings, sacred chants, and communal gatherings to honor deities and ancestors.
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B.
Tawur Kesanga ritual
Tawur Kesanga ritual is a Balinese Hindu purification and exorcism ceremony held on the eve of Nyepi to restore cosmic balance by warding off negative forces.
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C.
Tiwah ceremony
The Tiwah ceremony is a traditional secondary funeral ritual of the Ngaju Dayak people of Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, in which the bones of the deceased are exhumed, purified, and placed in a special ossuary to help their soul reach the afterlife.
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D.
Nyabinghi ceremonies
Nyabinghi ceremonies are Rastafarian religious gatherings centered on drumming, chanting, and communal worship that honor Haile Selassie I and promote spiritual unity and resistance to oppression.
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E.
Kuksu ceremony
The Kuksu ceremony is a traditional religious and healing ritual complex of several Indigenous groups in central California, involving masked dances, initiation rites, and seasonal celebrations tied to spiritual renewal and community cohesion.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Javanese royal ceremony
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cultural heritage practice ⓘ traditional ritual ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Javanese palace
NERFINISHED
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Keraton Surakarta NERFINISHED ⓘ Keraton Yogyakarta NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | Indonesia ⓘ |
| hasAudience |
local community
ⓘ
pilgrims ⓘ tourists ⓘ |
| hasCulturalContext | Javanese culture ⓘ |
| hasElement |
communal celebration
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gamelan music ⓘ gunungan offering ⓘ offerings ⓘ royal procession ⓘ sacred heirloom display ⓘ |
| hasPurpose |
expression of gratitude
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reinforcement of royal authority ⓘ religious commemoration ⓘ strengthening social cohesion ⓘ |
| hasVariant |
Grebeg Besar
NERFINISHED
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Grebeg Maulud NERFINISHED ⓘ Grebeg Syawal NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| languageUsed | Javanese ⓘ |
| occursOn |
Eid al-Adha
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Eid al-Fitr NERFINISHED ⓘ Islamic holidays ⓘ Mawlid NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| organizedBy |
Sultan of Yogyakarta
NERFINISHED
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Susuhunan of Surakarta NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| performedIn |
Central Java
NERFINISHED
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Surakarta Sunanate NERFINISHED ⓘ Yogyakarta Sultanate NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recognizedAs | regional cultural attraction ⓘ |
| relatedToReligion |
Islam
NERFINISHED
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Javanese syncretic beliefs ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
divine blessing
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harmony between palace and people ⓘ legitimacy of the ruler ⓘ prosperity ⓘ |
| takesPlaceAt |
city square (alun-alun)
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palace courtyard ⓘ |
| timePeriod | held annually ⓘ |
| usesObject |
gunungan of food
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royal regalia ⓘ traditional Javanese attire ⓘ |
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Subject: Grebeg rituals Description of subject: Grebeg rituals are traditional Javanese royal ceremonies marked by processions, offerings, and communal celebrations that express gratitude and reinforce the cultural and spiritual authority of the palace.
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