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Sekaten as known as Night Market Celebration is a well-preserved traditional ceremony in Yogyakarta. The ceremony is held annually during the seven days prior to Prophet Mohammad SAW birthday at North Alun-Alun Square. In the event of Sekaten, a variety of popular entertainment and games are performed every night, the best local’s culinary are offered as well as a wide variety of traditional merchandises are available at various kiosks. Sekaten comes from the word “syahadatain” from the Islamic Creed which has sacred meanings for Moslems.