cirebon cultural tourism 
The Rich Heritage in Cirebon
CIREBON – As a country that has a very rich variety of cultures and heritage, one way to preserve the culture that has existed for generations is to preserve it through holding special events such as cultural arts festivals and so on.
The Ngunjung event is not only held as a form of respect for Prince Suryanegara, quoted from iNews Cirebon, Prince Panji Jaya, as the elder of Mertasinga village said that, the Ngunjung event is also usually held with cultural performances.
Introducing Culture with The Rich Heritage at Cultural Festivals
The ngunjung tradition in Mertasinga Village lasts for a week, honoring the village’s ancestors. It begins with a pilgrimage to the grave of Prince Suryanegara in Wanacala, Cirebon, known as the “Wanacalaan” event, marking the start of Mertasinga’s ngunjung event.
The ngunjung tradition involves visits to the graves of Prince Suryanegara and Lawang Gede, followed by a village carnival and public recitation at Lawang Gede.
Unveiling The Rich Heritage of Ngunjung
Furthermore, unveiling The Rich Heritage of Ngunjung event is honor their ancestors and promote unity and cultural pride through their rich cultural heritage.
Afterwards, The Ngunjung event aims to preserve noble culture, introduce and pass on traditions to new generations, and instill pride in one’s own culture.
