Yogyakarta, being the most cultural city of Java, has an arts festival every year from around the 7th of June until around the 7th of July. A lot of shows and exhibitions take place. Loads of galleries. During this month, the city bursts with arts.
Yogyakarta also has three Gerebeg festivals each year. They are held at the end of January, the end of April and the beginning of November. During this festival, people walk to the mosque west of the kraton, but in a big parade, with thousands of colours everywhere. The Indonesian people dress up in traditional dress. While parading, they make music, sing and pray at the same time. The event is crowded, but very fun to watch.