Festival Jenang

Solo: City of Culture is a fitting name for Solo. There is many interesting cultural arts performances that we can meet and see in the hometown of President Joko Widodo.

This jenang festival is held to celebrate the anniversary of the city of Solo, there are many festivals will be held, one of which is this jenang festival.

This year the jenang festival was held on Monday, February 17 2020 in Ndalem Joyokusuman. Solo’s people very enthusiastic about participating in the jenang festival which was held routinely every year. Previously, the Jenang Festival was held in Ngarsopuro, but this year the location was changed.

As many as 10 thousand jenang plates can be enjoyed by visitors for free. The jenang was presented from 275 tenants from various elements of society and the community. There are 17 types of Jenang Solo that they can choose to enjoy. Starting from the Jenang Sepasaran, Jenang Lemu, Jenang Grendul, Jenang Timbul, Jenang Ngangrang, Jenang Warni Empat, Jenang Taming, Jenang Sumsum, Jenang Pati, Jenang Kokoh, Jenang Slaka, Jenang Lahan, Jenang Majemukan, Jenang Katul, Jenang Procot, Jenang Abang Putih, dan Jenang Sengkala.

Jenang for Solo City is more than just snacks or special food. In Javanese culture in Solo, every jenang has a meaning and a description of Javanese people's behavior.