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The Pleiades are culturally significant in Java, where they are known by local names like Lintang Kartika and Wuluh {fact:1, fact:2}, serve as a seasonal marker for rice planting [1], and are the subject of a traditional dance performed in Surakarta [2].
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accountIn Surakarta, Java, a dance involving the Pleiades is performed once per year on the second day of the Javanese month of Ruwah (during May) by nine females who are relatives or wives of the Susuhunan (prince) of Surakarta before a private audience of the Sultanate family.
claimIn northern Java, the rising of the Pleiades marks the arrival of the 'mangsa kapitu' (seventh season), which signifies the beginning of the rice planting season.
claimIn Java, the Pleiades are known as Lintang Kartika or Gugus Kartika ('Kartika cluster'), reflecting ancient Hindu Javanese influence.
claimThe Pleiades are referred to as 'Wuluh' in Java.