Lamongan (ANTARA) – Legi Market in Sendangduwur Village, Paciran District, Lamongan Regency, East Java, has a history that is closely related to cultural and religious developments in the region.
This village is famous for the tomb of Sunan Sendangduwur, one of the Wali Songo figures who helped spread Islam in Java in the 16th century. Legi Market itself is a traditional market that is usually open on Legi market day, one of the five days in the Javanese calendar (Pahing, Pon, Wage, Kliwon, and Legi).
This market has historical value because it is often associated with trading activities that have been going on since the time of Sunan Sendangduwur. This market used to be a gathering place for local people to trade agricultural products and daily necessities.
Apart from that, the existence of Pasar Legi is also part of a tradition that preserves Javanese culture, especially in terms of bringing people together through social and economic activities. This market is a symbol of togetherness and harmony in village communities that has been going on for generations.
Legi Market is not only a place for buying and selling, but also reflects strong social interaction and the continuity of traditions that have existed for a long time, especially those related to the influence of Sunan Sendangduwur in the spread of Islam and culture in the area.
In the Sunday Legi traditional market there is something interesting, namely the sales activities, the unique thing is that they sell local traditional food, such as sego muduk (muduk rice) which is a typical spring food with typical side dishes of various processed seafood and has a delicious taste, savory and spicy.
The processed spices in muduk rice are what make it delicious and addictive.
Apart from that, this traditional legi market is also unique in its payment system, using wooden coins as a payment medium. Visitors can exchange coins for 1 coin, 2 thousand rupiah.
With this, it is hoped that it will be more efficient and it won’t be difficult to give back. The food sold has a variety of prices starting from as low as 1 coin
nominal value of 2 thousand rupiah which is very affordable for all groups.
To preserve local culture, the Legi market also sells and displays unique superior products, one of which is hand-written batik. Sendang Duwur Lamongan Batik Culture is a priceless cultural heritage that tells historical stories and local wisdom of Lamongan, East Java, Indonesia.
The history of Sendangduwur Lamongan batik culture is very rich. In Lamongan, batik art has been passed down from generation to generation. The people of this city have maintained this tradition for centuries.
Sendangduwur batik is characterized by motifs in the form of attractive bird patterns, and also as local cultural values has deep meaning.
To accompany buying and selling activities and also accompanying visitors to eat food, at the Legi Sunday market event there is also live music on the stage.
The Legi Sunday market also provides a stage, which is used for live music. This will make it more comfortable and also attract visitors to come and enjoy the activities at the Sunday Legi market in Sendangduwur Village.
