Alms Earth is a Javanese tradition that is still sustainable. Almost all the villages in Central Java and East Java hold this ritual. Even the Javanese transmigrants also perform the same activities. Including ethnic Javanese community in Karimunjawa.
In the tradition of Alms Earth Karimunjawa held once a year on Monday Apit month Legi (Javanese). In contrast to the villages in Java in general, is not an annual ritual at the tomb of the elder or punden Danyang, but held at the Village Hall. One day before the salvation of the village has been announced in the mosque and lodges. The next day bende voice and pounding gong sounded. Inviting community members to gather at the Village Hall each bring alms. A variety of snacks and snack carried. After prayers dhuhur, the event was immediately begun.
