Origin History of Erau

There are different from the city of Tenggarong 14 -22 December 2008, which is a different make of Trenggalek, which is not what it is that events Erau its annual party palace Kutai Kartanegara, if the history of Erau first tijak ceremony held on the land and to bath edge when Aji Batara Agung Dewa Sakti aged 5 years. After adults and appointed King Kutai Kartanegara the first (1300-1325), also held a ceremony Erau. Since it is held every Erau always going replacement or penobatan Kings Kutai Kartanegara.
In its development, other than as a ceremonial ritual Erau King, also for the degree from the King to the leaders or community leaders who are considered to render the Kingdom.
The implementation of the ceremonies performed by relatives Erau palace / Palace invite all community leaders to serve the kingdom. They come from all corners of the kingdom with the provision of food, livestock, fruits, and also the artists. In Erau this ceremony, Sultan palace and other relatives to give to regale people with the services provided as well as possible as a sign of thanks on the dedication Sultan people.
After the end of the Kingdom of Kutai Kartanegara in 1960, one of the autonomous region of Kutai regency. Erau tradition and still kept as the party of the people and culture festival, which is the routine agenda Kutai District Government in order to commemorate the anniversary of the city Tenggarong, the central government since the Kingdom of Kutai Kartanegara year 1782.

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