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"An ancient Javanese competition is performed regularly on the Kraton grounds: the Jemparingan is a test of Javanese archery skill, conducted at the Halaman Kemandungan south of the Kedaton. Participants dress in full Javanese batik and shoot while sitting cross-legged at a 90-degree angle; the position is supposed to simulate the motion of shooting from horseback, as the ancient Javanese were supposed to do. Jemparingan competitions are held on Tuesday afternoons that coincide with the wagé days of the Javanese calendar, which roughly happen every 70 days ..." - Baca selengkapnya.