monkey park kali jaga

The site is located in the Village area Kalijaga, sub Harjamukti. From Harjamukti distance bus terminal is only about 500 meters towards the South. This site is also called and known as the monkey park Kalijaga, because this site there are many monkeys that have adapted to visitors. Tradition believes that apes are from Sunan Kalijaga incarnation of the followers who do not adhere to the teachings of the Messenger. Uniquely these apes as if it understood the limits of their territory. Ape-ape of southern groups do not want to blend in with the monkeys from the North and vice versa. At certain times, they are involved in a brawl. They screamed as if mocking each other and scuffle and raw gigitpun happen. Not infrequently perkelahiran between these groups can lead to a tragic death.

Even more unique again during a power struggle to occupy the status or the reins of leadership. Apes senior who already feel worthy to be leaders. (Call this tradition with the foreman) would fast several days. After fasting, then they advance to the battle arena. This event usually takes place three years or five years or when their old leader dies. Even this event could diaksikan by visitors who happened to be there. In the event that the winning fighter would immediately become their leader.

Kamis, 09 Desember 2010