JOGJA

When it first set up by Prince Mangkubumi at the time, named Ngayogyakarto Hadiningrat Yogyakarta. Yogyakarta Area about 3186 square km, with a total population of 3,226,443. Originally Yogyakarta is part of the kingdom of Mataram, but, starting in 1755 the kingdom of Mataram was divided into Yogyakarta and Surakarta (Solo). Yogyakarta Palace holds a pure culture in the midst of modernization over the centuries.

Yogyakarta is a center of Javanese culture such as dance, painting, shadow puppets, gamelan music, ect. Apart from traditional art to contemporary art there is also promoted by ASRI (Academy of Fine Arts), which has important value in modern painting developments in Indonesia, for example, an abstract painter Affandi.

Yogyakarta is a densely populated city and a gateway to reach the center of the island of Java. Yogyakarta can also be pursued by all means of transportation, from buses, trains, and planes.

Yogyakarta Special Province (abbreviated as Jogja), is one of the 34 provinces in Indonesia. The province is divided into five regional level II, Kodya Yogyakarta, Bantul, Sleman regency, Kulon Progo Regency, and Gunung Kidul Regency.

Based on history, before 1755 in Surakarta is the capital of Mataram Kingdom. After the agreement Gianti (Palihan Nagar) in 1755, Mataram was divided into two kingdoms: Kasunanan Hadiningrat and Surakarta Sultanate Ngayogyakarto Hadiningrat. Following custom, the Prince Mangkubumi, brother of His Majesty Pakubuwono II, was crowned as King Ngayogyakarto Hadiningrat. Then he referred to as the lane I. In 1813, under British rule, the separation occurred for the third kingdom of Mataram-time. Notokusumo prince, son of Hamengkubuwono I, was crowned as Prince Paku Alam I. Separated his kingdom from the Sultanate of Yogyakarta. When the Republic of Indonesia was established on August 17, 1945, which is symbolized by the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Ngayogyakarto Pakualaman Hadiningrat and fused as one of the provinces in Indonesia where the lane was appointed as governor IX and Sri Paku Alam VIII as deputy governor.

The province is also recognized as an attractive place for researchers, geologists, and volcanology experts speleogi refers to the existence of caves in limestone areas and active volcanoes. In the southern district of Gunung Kidul is the end of the sea, where there are few marine fossils in the limestone as proof. For archaeologists, Yogyakarta is very interesting because at least there are 36 temples or historical sites here. There are few relics of civilization from the 9th century.

Yogyakarta has beautiful surroundings, traditional architecture, social life, and rituals make Yogyakarta became the most interesting places to visit. As the name implies, Yogyakarta Province is truly special. The people are very friendly. This form of life and their behavior.

A unique combination of ancient temples, history, traditions, culture, and natural forces make a very worthwhile place to visit Yogyakarta.

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Handcraft of Jogja
Tourist Atraction
Traditional Dancing
Webbing
Traditional Music of Jogja
Traditional Food
Pandanus

TOURIST ATTRACTION

BOROBUDUR TEMPLE
Borobudur is one of the best ancient monuments preserved from all over the world even is one of the seven wonders of the world. This monument is the largest Buddhist temple in the world and have been claimed as a result of human culture is the most frequently visited by more than a million tourists, both domestic and abroad to date. Architectural style of the temple that resembles even this does not exist in the world. Terisnpirasi structure illustrates that often arise micro cosmos into a question, for example when, in what manner, how long and by whom these nature reserves have been built.
The appropriate response to this still leaves a mystery since no written documents to date. Based on the inscriptions found by the researchers, noting that Borobudur was built between the eighth century when Samaratungga - king of the dynasty Syailendra ruled in Central Java. The meaning of Borobudur is still not clear. Borobudur is a combination of words and Budur Bara. Embers from Sanskrit means temple or monastery complex. While the Budur reminds us with a word derived from the Balinese Beduhur which means on top. In other words, Borobudur means monastery on the hill.
Borobudur is full of philosophical ornaments in which clearly symbolizes the unity of different paths can be followed to achieve the goal of life's most pokok.Relif etched into the walls of the temple tells the beauty of learning to live. In other words, Borobudur has a soul of art, philosophy and culture..

PRAMBANAN TEMPLE
Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, and is located on the island of Java, approximately 20 km east of Yogyakarta, 40 km west of Surakarta and 120 km south of Semarang, right on the border between the provinces of Central Java and Yogyakarta. Prambanan Prambanan is located in the village whose territory is divided between the districts of Sleman and Klaten.Candi was built in about the year 850 AD by one of these two, namely: Rakai Pikatan, the second king of Mataram dynasty I or balitung Maha Sambu, during the Sanjaya dynasty. Not long after construction, the temple was abandoned and deteriorating. Renovation of this temple began in 1918, and until now has not been completed. New main building was completed in 1953. Many parts of the temple which was renovated, using new stones, because many of the original stones were stolen or reused elsewhere. A temple will only be restored if at least 75% of the original stone is still there. Therefore, many small temples are not rebuilt and only looked foundation course. Now, this temple is a protected world heritage site by UNESCO since 1991. Among other things this means that the complex is shielded and has a special status, eg also in situations of war. Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple in Southeast Asia, the main building is 47m high. This temple complex consists of eight main shrine or temple and more than 250 small temples. Three main temples called Trisakti and dedicated to the hyang Trimurti: Shiva Batara the Destroyer, Vishnu the Preserver and Batara Batara Brahma the Creator.
Shiva temple in the middle, contains four rooms, one room in each cardinal direction. While the first one contains a statue of Shiva Batara three meters tall, the other three statues contain a smaller size, the statue of Durga, Shiva Batara sakti or wife, Agastya, teacher, and Ganesha, his son. Durga is also known as Rara or Lara / Loro Jongrang (slender virgin) by the local population. For more details see the article Jonggrang Loro. Two other temples dedicated to Vishnu Batara, facing to the north and one dedicated to Brahma Batara, facing to the south. In addition there are several other small temples dedicated to the cow Nandini, vehicle Batara Shiva, the Swan, vehicle Batara Brahma, and the Garuda Wisnu Batara vehicle. Then twenty-reliefs around the edge of the temple depict the Ramayana epic. The version described here is different from Old Javanese Ramayana Kakawin, but similar to the Ramayana story is revealed through oral traditions.

Mount Merapi, is the only volcano in Yogyakarta Special Region. It lies approximately 30 kilometers, north of Yogyakarta city and the peak form of the uneven sand plains, an area of approximately 4 hectares, with some lava hole is always one voice among the thick smoke, marking the still active Mount Merapi.

Where this shows virulence volcanic mountain, the people of Yogyakarta can see a white cloud of smoke is gray or blackish-hitaman that billowed upwards from a distance looks like a pile of wool. However bilaman gungung in a state of "calm", the charm so riveting, thus stimulating the remajayang want to climb the mountain and adventure sports enthusiasts climb a mountain to conquer peaks

MERAPI VOLCANO MOUNTAIN
For those less interested in making the climb to the summit was still able to satisfy her desire to admire the beautiful terrors of Mount Merapi, from Bebeng area located approximately two kilometers off the northwest area of Kaliurang, or it could be seen from Turi district, approximately 5 km Kaliurang area on the west side, if you want to see the peak of Merapi in the distance clearly, can be used binoculars observers from Observation Post Mount Merapi in Plawangan

PARANGTRITIS BEACH
Parangtritis complex has always been famous, not only as a place of recreation that has a sandy beach area, but also renowned as a place that has many historical relics. The complex consists of Parangtritis Parangtritis, Gembirowati Parangkusumo and plateaus.

It is said the origin of Parangtritis were collected from the natural state of rocks where one of the top places in the mountain cliffs of limestone, which is always water dripping down, like Tritis. Because water contains calcium, it rocks more bertambahn big. Formed pond with water so clear, which today has built a swimming pool is quite nice.

This pool was discovered and nurtured by the lane VII. In this complex there are also several other interesting objects to look at. This tourist complex can be achieved through two channels. The first path through the bridge Kretek, the second pass and siluk Imogiri

BARON AND KUKUP BEACH
This beach is situated in Gunung Kidul Regency. To achieve, we must first reach the city Wonosari. Mountain south of the Capital District is located approximately 40 km from the city of Yogyakarta, Infrastructure road leading into town this Wonosari good enough, the road winding up and down through some beautiful areas of the landscape.

Distance City Wonosari with Baron beach approximately 20 km, with full of coconut trees. This bay is the estuary of the river flow under the rock in which the water is clear. Baron beach waves rather large, but the visitors still can swim in this beach till the permitted limit, which at the sign with a range of wire that runs along above the bay.


Kukup trip to the beach, is a chain of recreational visits to the beach Baron, because the distance between the two beaches are more or less only 1 km course, when the black sandy beach Baron, the sand beaches of this Kukup other circumstances, ie, yellowish white sand. Goa, a shady cave coral, and marine water ornamental fish, many found in this area and is very appealing to tourists to see a very stunning sea Indonesia.

KRAKAL BEACH
Krakal Beach can be reached via the road along the six km from the coast area Kukup, so that a chain Krakal beach trip after visiting the beach Baron and Kukup.

Krakal Beach is the most beautiful beaches, among the entire stretch of beach along the island of Java, this beach will be built into the beach area and the township of tourists, especially foreign tourists, a kind of tourist resorts in Nusa Dua on Bali island. Krakal coast, its flat, white sand, stretching along more than 5 km. This beach receives sun from morning until evening throughout the year. Wind blown sea is very cool, the waves were quite big.

KERATON
Keraton or in the original language called Palace located in the center of Yogyakarta. Palace means a place where kings and queens live, or in other words that mean the same Kadaton. In learning about Javanese culture, this sense has a very deep philosophical meaning.
Architecture of this palace was Sultan Hamengkubuwono I himself, who was the founder of the kingdom Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat. Expertise in the field of architecture appreciated by Dutch scientist-Dr.Adam Dr.Pigeund and view him as the "architect of the civil Pakubuwono II Surakarta".
There are some parts of the Palace, one of which is Donopratopo Gate which means "someone who is good is always giving to others willingly and able to eliminate the passions."
Two giant statues located on the side, one of whom described the crime and others describe the goodness. This means "you should be able to distinguish, what is good and what is evil." Not only this, you can also see the cultural heritage of the royal palace others such as North Town Square, South Square, Siti Hingil, Kemandungan, Regol Gadungmlati, Regol Brojonolo, Witono Ward, Ward Manguntur Takil, Trajumas Ward, Ward Kencono, Praba Pavilion Yeksa, Gedong yellow.

Inside the palace there is a museum dedicated to the late Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX, the father of Sultan Hamenggkubuwono X which is the current Sultan. Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX is a famous figure and politician who was the leader of Indonesia. Encouragement and contributions to the Republic of Indonesia in its fight for independence is respected and known by most people of Indonesia.
Never became the capital of Jogjakarta, Indonesia (1946-1949) and promulgated by the Law to a special area in common with the provinces. The museum is exhibiting copies of the precious and sacred heirloom, a gift from a foreign kingdom, gamelan, the royal train and a few photos of the royal family and the family composition

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Jogja
Handcraft of Jogja
Traditional Dancing
Webbing
Traditional Music of Jogja
Traditional Food
Pandanus

TRADITIONAL DANCING

Dancing is one manifestation of a beautiful culture to be enjoyed. Series of movements performed by the dancers, either graceful or energetic, always produces a harmonious composition and beautiful motion. So it is with dance srimpi. The beauty of timeless charm never eaten time. As time passed, the dance is still a place in the liver.

There are several types of dances srimpi. An example is dance and dance Srimpi Srimpi Anglirmendhung Ludira Honey. Dance Srimpi first appear only in a limited time and place for the classic dances like that played in front of the king and royal family. The dancer must undergo a series of rituals before bringing the dance is believed to have magical value. In addition, there are certain times when the dance is demonstrated for example when the king was eating.

Formerly Srimpi dance show in a long time. There are some movements that are repeated, but still it is never boring dance. Movement is very graceful and harmonious describe the condition banyu millimeter or running water. Smooth motion, without any fault, ranging from the head, hands, and feet as if to resemble water continues to flow or milli in the Java language.

Time is running, there are things that change. So did that happen with traditional dances such as dance Srimpi. One of the amendments is the duration of time. Srimpi dance original version shown in the palace usually takes up to an hour, but with some changes could Srimpi dance danced with no more than a half hour before the public. Such changes were only made legal as long as not violating the existing grip. This means that with a touch of changes in the dance, the content of the philosophy contained in the dance srimpi can still come to the people who watch it.

What has not changed is the sound of dance Srimpi gending who follow the movements of the dancers. All Javanese traditional dances accompanied by gending generated by gamelan musical instruments. Likewise, the Srimpi. Anyone who witnessed Srimpi dance performances can feel the atmosphere of the sacred dance is accompanied by the sounds of the gamelan sound that floated. Gending can be called as a separate part of the dance Srimpi itself.

Today Srimpi dance can be learned by the general public. This is one manifestation of cultural conservation by the public. In Yogyakarta itself some Srimpi dance studio to teach dance to anyone who is interested in learning more about dance Srimpi


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Jogja
Handcraft of Jogja
Tourist Atraction
Webbing
Traditional Music of Jogja
Traditional Food
Pandanus

WEBBING

Definition Matting

Matting intend crossing process materials than the plants to become one strong entity and can be used. Plant materials are allowed to be woven sticks, rattan, roots, reeds, pandanus, mengkuang, jut and so forth. This material is usually easily dried and gently.





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Handcraft of Jogja
Tourist Atraction
Traditional Dancing
Traditional Music of Jogja
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MUSIC OF JOGJA

Gamelan is a set of musical instruments with pentatonic melodies, which consists of: Kendang, Bonang, Bonang Router, demung, Saron, Peking (Gamelan), Kenong & kethuk, Slenthem, Gender, Gong, Gambang, Rebab,, siter, Flute.

The main components of gamelan music instruments are: bamboo, metal, and wood. Each instrument has its own function in gamelan music show

Gamelan word itself is derived from the Javanese language "gamel" which means hitting / beating, followed by the suffix "ness" that makes it as a noun. While the term gamelan as a whole has a sense of musical instruments played together.

There is no clarity about the history of the creation of this instrument. However, the orchestra is expected when the culture was born out of Hinduism - Buddhism dominated Indonesia. Although there are differences in development with Indian music, there are still some features that are not lost, one of them is how to "sing" her song. Commonly referred to as male singers and female singers wiraswara called waranggana or sinden.

According to Javanese mythology, the gamelan was created by Sang Hyang Guru in Saka era. He is a god who controlled all the land of Java, with palaces on the mountain Mahendra Medangkamulan areas (now Mount Lawu).

Gamelan musical instruments which first created the "gong", which is used to summon the gods. After that, to convey a special message, Sang Hyang Guru returned to create some other equipment such as two gongs, until finally forming a set of gamelan.

At the time of Majapahit, gamelan instruments developed very well to reach today's form and spread in several areas such as Bali, and Sunda (West Java).

The first authentic evidence of the existence of gamelan found at Candi Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java, established since the 8th century. In his reliefs seen some equipment such as bamboo flute, chimes, drums in various sizes, harp, musical instruments and plucked strings are swiped, including a description of the elements of metal musical instruments. Subsequent developments, the orchestra used to accompany wayang and dance performances. Until finally stood up as the music itself and are equipped with voice sinden.


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Handcraft of Jogja
Tourist Atraction
Traditional Dancing
Webbing
Traditional Food
Pandanus

JOGJA'S TRADITIONAL FOOD

Talking about Jogja's Food, there is one of the most popular dishes in Jogja also in Indonesia called gudeg. many people in Indonesia likes gudeg so do I.
I like it because it's spicy, slightly sweet, and the most important is cheap prices^_^.
A plate of warm rice is served with a variety of dishes including chicken, boiled egg, tofu, and tempe cooked in thick coconut sauce, you have to try it!!



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Handcraft of Jogja
Tourist Atraction
Traditional Dancing
Webbing
Traditional Music of Jogja
Pandanus

PANDANUS

is a genus of monocost with about 600 known species. Plants vary in size from small shrubs less than 1 metre (3.3 ft) tall, up to medium-sized trees 20 metres (66 ft) tall, typically with a broad canopy and moderate growth rate. The trunk is stout, wide-branching, and ringed with many leaf scars. They commonly have many thick prop roots near the base, which provide support as the tree grows top-heavy with leaves, fruit, and branches. The leaves are strap-shaped, varying between species from 30 centimetres (12 in) up to 2 metres (6.6 ft) or more long, and from 1.5 centimetres (0.59 in) up to 10 centimetres (3.9 in) broad.
They are dioecious, with male and female flowers produced on different plants. The flowers of the male tree are 2–3 centimetres (0.79–1.2 in) long and fragrant, surrounded by narrow, white bracts. The female tree produces flowers with round fruits that are also bract-surrounded. The fruits are globose, 10–20 centimetres (3.9–7.9 in) in diameter, and have many prism-like sections, resembling the fruit of the pineapple. Typically, the fruit changes from green to bright orange or red as it matures. The fruit of some species are edible. Pandanus fruit are eaten by animals including bats, rats, crabs, elephants and monitor lizards, but the vast majority of species are dispersed primarily by water.


must see this :
Jogja
Handcraft of Jogja
Tourist Atraction
Traditional Dancing
Webbing
Traditional Music of Jogja
Traditional Food