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Parang Tritis Ocean
the Most Popular Beach in Yogyakarta
The origin of the name of Parang Tritis came from it's own history.
Hundreds years ago, someone named Dipokusumo, who was a fugitive of
Majapahit Kingdom, came to this area to meditate. When he saw water
dripping from the crack of the coral reef, he named this area 'parangtritis',
originating from the word parang (stone) and tumaritis (water drops).
The beach close to the area was then named the same.
Parangtritis is a beach full of myths, which is believed to be the
manifestation of the unity among Merapi Mountain, Yogyakarta Kingdom,
and Parangtritis Beach.
The primary attraction of this beach is
its natural view. The enchantment of the coastal scenery can be seen
from different angles to give you different experiences. When you are
standing at the seashore, you will see the wide ocean with the high
waves and steeply mountainside on the east side.
To get the view from the site, just walk or hire the horse-cart
westwards and you look southwards when you have reached the place.
On the fifth day of the fifth month of Chinese calendar, you will be
able to see Chinese Taoist Peh Cun ceremony procession in Parangtritis.
Peh Cun, originating from the word Peh that means oar and Cun that means
boat, is Chinese expression of gratitude to God. This rite is also meant
to commemorate Khut Gwan (Qi Yuan), a loyal patriot as well as a
minister who was once betrayed by his colleague so that he committed a
suicide.
Peh Cun ceremony is unique since there is no festival of
dragon-decorated boats rowing like in other regions, instead there is an
attraction of standing egg. The attraction begin at 11:00 a.m. and by
afternoon, according to the myth, the egg will stand upright with no
means of support are needed. By 01:00 p.m., however, the egg will
suddenly fall down and no one can erect it anymore.
It is also suggested that you do not wear green clothes to respect local
people who believe that green clothes will bring misfortune.