MOUNT LAWU
November 2nd, 2006
Mount Lawu is one of Java’s sacred mountains.
Each year on the eve of 1 Suro, the Javanese/Moslem New Year, thousands of pilgrims ascend to the summit to wait for the first rays of the morning sun. The sacrifice chickens, sheep or goats to the mountain’s spirits to obtain special blessings and mystical power.
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Most of the scaler however, undertake the climb purely for enjoyment and for the sake of tradition which probably dates as far back as the dawn of history.
There is a restaurant at the mountain is at Cemara Sewu. From there, the climb takes about five six hours. Climbing mount Lawu is not that hard when compared to other mountains in Java.
The ascending path is circuitous and long but not steep.
Warm clothing is essential, for temperatures are especially cold at night. A most impressive sight is daybreak viewed from the mountain’s 3,265 m high peak.
source : www.petra.ac.id
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