Plaza Ambarrukmo marked its anniversary in early March 2026 with two standout events. The mall set a MURI record by serving 3,506 portions of the largest Legomoro and hosted a 20-hour Wayang Kulit show. People from Yogyakarta joined the festivities with excitement. Both the Legomoro and Wayang Kulit were highlights of the celebration.
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Plaza Ambarrukmo is known as Yogyakarta’s leading shopping mall, but it also helps keep local culture and traditions alive through its events. Legomoro, a traditional dish from Kotagede, Yogyakarta, is still new to many people. The Wayang Kulit performances also stood out. The mall brought together 20 Dalang, storytellers and puppeteers, and 20 Sinden, female singers who perform with a Javanese gamelan orchestra, to present 20 different stories.
Now, let’s learn more about Legomoro and Wayang Kulit, both important parts of Yogyakarta’s cultural heritage.
Get to Know Legomoro, Traditional Food from Kotagede, Yogyakarta
Legomoro is a traditional food from Kotagede, Yogyakarta. It is made with sticky rice and minced beef or chicken, wrapped in banana leaves and tied with a bamboo string. This dish dates back to the Islamic Mataram Kingdom era and was officially recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Indonesia by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology in 2022. That year, Legomoro was one of 21 cultural works from Yogyakarta to receive this national recognition.
The name Legomoro comes from two words: “Lego,” which means relief, and “Moro,” which means arrival. This comes from the Javanese saying, “Yen atine lego, le moro yo lego,” which means, “If the heart is relieved, then the presence also brings relief.” People hope that eating this dish will bring comfort to anyone who tries it.
Plaza Ambarrukmo chose Legomoro to help popularize the dish and highlight its history and meaning. Legomoro is a traditional dish from Yogyakarta that goes back to the 17th century and is believed to have started during the Islamic Mataram Kingdom era. The number 5,306 in Legomoro stands for the date Plaza Ambarrukmo was established, March 5, 2006.
The Majestic Side of Wayang Kulit Performance
Wayang Kulit is a traditional shadow puppet show from Java. There are different types of Wayang performances, each with its own style. Wayang Kulit is especially popular because it combines rituals, storytelling, and entertainment. For Plaza Ambarrukmo’s anniversary, the event featured 20 Dalang, 20 Sinden, and 20 stories to represent the mall’s age, and this theme was woven throughout the performance.
The main story in the show was “Jumenengan Ramawijaya,” which tells how Rama returned to Ayodhya and became king. Many talented people worked together to make the Wayang Kulit performance a success. Here is a list of everyone who took part:
| Dalang’s Name | Title | Sinden’s Name |
| Ki Cermo Sutedjo | Sayembara Mantili | Alifah Nur Khotimah |
| Anggara Pradipta Rahean Soesoko | Rama Tundhung | Riza Indri Hapsari |
| Limpad Budya Asmara | Shinta Ilang | Novia Putri Pratama Kusumaningtyas |
| Ivo Lanta Sang Kesawa | Subali Lena | Alviana Saputri |
| Kanajalu Rahagi Sakha | Senggana Duta | Iga Wahyu Cita Dewi |
| Dzul Fadhlil Azhim | Wibisana Tundung | Afifah Nur Hapsari |
| Irsyad Rafid Taufiqurrahman | Rama Tambak | Azzahra Faisa Maheswari |
| Hikmah Arif Muliawan | Sarpakenaka Lena | Budiana Penty Widya Nadha |
| Rangga Kumoroyekti hari nugroho | Anggada Duta | Salsabila Risqi Sari |
| Branjang Pamadi | Kembang Dewa Retna | Siti Dwi Rahmawati |
| Muhammad Bagus Irawan Arif Raharjo | Anila Duta | Dewi Mega Prastiwi |
| Rizky Afzal Fazle Rabbi | Trigangga Takon Bapa | Fara febiola |
| Harlindar Mukti Prakoso | Bukbis Lena | Larashati Wijaya |
| Sutriswanto | Indrajit Lena | Isnaini Puspa Kumalasari |
| Conan Ricky Gunawan | Shinta Obong | Erisabila Henda Sagusna |
| Rangga Mora Dwi sakti | Tambak Undur | Saraswati Meiana |
| Dimas Bryan Triantoro | Anggada Balik | Entin Sholichah |
| Andhika Rahmanto | Shinta Tundhung | Salsabila Oktaviani |
| Raka Arya Putra | Laire Lawa Kuswa | Intania Laras Gustama |
| Ki Cermo Gundolo | Jumenengan Ramawijaya | Oryza Widyasari |
Yogyakarta’s culture and traditions are valuable and should be preserved. There is a lot to explore in this city, so consider visiting Yogyakarta to experience its diversity and make lasting memories.