Pura Mangkunegaran – its history and the end of the united Javanese Mataram Sultanate .Standing in the northern part of the royal city of Solo in Central Java is the Mangkunegaran Palace, an exquisite representation of Javanese valor and determination against injustice, oppression and colonialsm. …
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Dieng Plateau Among the Gods at Dieng Plateau
Dieng Plateau Among the Gods at Dieng Plateau The name ‘dieng’ which literally translates as ‘abode of the Gods’ says all you need to know about this collection small ancient temples set in the remarkable volcanic landscape of the Dieng Plateau. The misty location, sulphurous …
Yogyakarta Travel Information
Yogyakarta Travel Information Do’s and Dont’s Discover-information Indonesia has several traditions and customs and it is best if you know them beforehand. Some of them are: Even though hand shaking is deemed appropriate between men and women, bear in mind that a number of Muslim …
Museum Batik Danar Hadi Surakarta
Museum Batik Danar Hadi Surakarta The passion of H.Santosa Doellah for preserving Batik, trigger the idea of building a museum of batik. As one of the Cultural identities, batik is an insperable part of the city of Surakarta – or popularly known as Solo. Batik …
Dieng Plateau Telaga Warna the Color changing Lake
Dieng Plateau Telaga Warna, the Color-changing Lake Dieng plateau has a million dazzling beauties, with an extraordinary natural and cultural wealth. In this region, in addition to shady green trees and beautifully patterned Hindu temples, here is also a beautiful natural gift called Telaga Warna, (the …
The Unique Ullen Sentalu Museum Of Yogyakarta
The Unique Ullen Sentalu Museum Of Yogyakarta: History Of The Mataram Dynasty – Tucked away in the panoramic mountain region of Kaliurang on the slopes of Mount Merapi is a one-of-a-kind museum that houses the history of the modern Mataram Dynasty, comprising the royal houses of …
Gudeg The Sweet Jackfruit Stew of Yogyakarta
Gudeg The Sweet Jackfruit Stew of Yogyakarta – Yogyakarta, the cultural heartland of Java, is not only famous for its keraton or royal palace and well preserved Javanese traditions that highlight the people’s daily life, but also its distinct culinary scene. If there is one …
Understanding the Thousands of Relief Panels of Borobudur
Understanding the Thousands of Relief Panels of Borobudur Temple is a majestic masterpiece. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Borobodur is the largest Buddhist monument in the world and the single most visited spot in Indonesia. 75 years in the making, Borobudur is constructed …
Ramayana Ballet A Masterpiece of Dance
Ramayana Ballet A Masterpiece of Dance – The Ramayana ballet tells the story of a legendary epic, presented in a series of graceful dance movements accompanied by gamelan music – an orchestra of traditional Javanese instruments. For those who enjoy cultural displays, this is a …
Tamansari The Tantalizing Water Castle
Tamansari The Tantalizing Water Castle When a traveler is browsing in Kraton, then she/he should not miss The Water Castle or known as Tamansari, less than 1 Km west of Kraton. Just west of the Kraton, are the ruins, pools, arches and underground passages of the …