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Yogyakarta: Heart of Java
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items Yogyakarta, fondly known as Jogja, is more than just a city. It's the pulsating heart of Javanese culture, a place where tradition and modernity blend harmoniously. The moniker "Heart of Java" isn't just a figure of speech; it's a reflection of its v...
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Kraton Yogyakarta: The Royal Palace
Shadow Puppets
Batik : More Than Just Cloth
Javanese Temples: Spirituality and History
Javanese Cuisine: Taste of Tradition
Javanese Dance: Graceful and Meaningful
Kraton Yogyakarta: The Royal Palace
At the heart of Javanese culture lies the Kraton Yogyakarta, a majestic royal palace that continues to serve as the residence of the Sultan and his family. Visitors can explore the intricately designed pavilions, experience traditional royal ceremoni...
the Kraton is a piece of living history and tradition. It continues to be used, both as a home of the Sultan as well as for other important ceremonial and cultural functions of the Yogyakarta court.
The Kraton: Javanese Cosmos Reflection
Sultan Palace, or Keraton Yogyakarta, serves as the official residence of the Sultan of Yogyakarta and his royal court. This sprawling complex showcases traditional Javanese architecture and design, with intricate carvings, elegant pavilions, and lus...
Keraton Yogyakarta – Sultan Palace
This page presents information about the highest leader at the Yogyakarta Palace, who currently holds the title Sri Sultan Hamengku Bawono Ka 10. Continuing the tradition at the Yogyakarta Palace, there are various kinds of devices that symbolize the...
Sri Sultan Hamengku Bawono Ka 10
The museum, located in the northern part of the North Square of the Yogyakarta Palace, also presents a wayang kulit performance in its original form at night (using Javanese accompanied by Javanese gamelan music). This wayang kulit performance is pre...
Museum Sonobudoyo
Fort Vredeburg Museum (Indonesian: Museum Benteng Vredeburg; Javanese: ꦩꦸꦱꦶꦪꦸꦩ꧀ꦧꦺꦠꦺꦁꦮ꦳ꦽꦢꦼꦧꦸꦂꦒ꧀, romanized: Musiyum Bètèng Vredeburg) was a former colonial fortress located in the city of Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The milita...
Vredeburg Fortress Museum
Shadow Puppets
A traditional shadow puppet show is a must-see for culture lovers. This ancient art form, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, tells epic stories from Hindu mythology using shadow puppets. The fine craftsmanship of the puppets, co...
Wayang kulit (leather puppet) is a magnificent artwork of Javanese art performance that has received acknowledgment from UNESCO. A dalang (wayang player) plays puppet made from buffalo’s leather behind a white screen. Hence, the audience can only see...
Ramayana Epic in Javanese Shadow Puppet
Batik : More Than Just Cloth
Yogyakarta is one of the centers of batik industry development in Indonesia. Some famous Yogyakarta batik are batik ceplok kates, kawung, parangkusumo, truntum, tambal, and pamiluto. The characteristic of Yogyakarta batik is its coloring which uses ...
The name Winotosastro is synonymous with high-quality traditional hand-drawn batik with distinctive designs.
Batik Winotosastro
Batik painting & course BATIK SENO established since 1980
Batik Seno
Course Batik
Batik Painting
Post Card batik
Batik Painting
Post Card batik
BATIK PAINTING & COURSE BATIK `KELIK`
It is a short workshop where you can experience the making of indigenous Batik painting. It suites travellers who are interested in art, culture, and immersive activity.
Lukman Batik Workshop
You can see various processes of making batik, from making wax to coloring.
Batik Giriloyo
Javanese Temples: Spirituality and History
The area around Yogyakarta is home to some of the most iconic ancient temples in Southeast Asia. Prambanan, a magnificent Hindu temple, and Borobudur, the world's largest Buddhist temple, are spiritual landmarks that demonstrate the deep religious ro...
Built during the reign of the Sailendra Dynasty, the temple design follows Javanese Buddhist architecture, which blends the Indonesian indigenous tradition of ancestor worship and the Buddhist concept of attaining nirvāṇa
Borobudur Temple
The Prambanan temple is the largest Hindu temple of ancient Java, and the first building was completed in the mid-9th century. It was likely started by Rakai Pikatan and inaugurated by his successor King Lokapala
Prambanan Temple
Javanese Cuisine: Taste of Tradition
No cultural journey is complete without sampling the local cuisine. Gudeg, a Yogyakarta specialty made from young jackfruit, is a delicious introduction to Javanese cuisine. The balance of sweet and savory flavors in many Javanese dishes reflects the...
Cooking gudeg is understood as a perfect reflection of Javanese philosophy which is full of values of calmness, patience and thoroughness, not rushing and anti-frivolity.
Gudeg Jogja - Yogyakarta Jackfruit Stew - Daily Cooking Quest
Angkringan is a place to eat that provides a variety of typical Yogyakarta food menus that have become a phenomenon and are popular, not only among local residents, but also tourists.
ANGKRINGAN - A Place for Nostalgia
Javanese Dance: Graceful and Meaningful
For those who want to experience the elegance of Javanese art, traditional Javanese dance performances are simply breathtaking. From the delicate movements of Bedhaya, a sacred dance in the palace, to the dynamic expressions in the Ramayana Ballet in...
Bedaya is a form of classical Javanese dance developed in the courts or palaces of the heirs to the throne of Mataram. Bedaya is danced gracefully and meditatively, with minimal gamelan accompaniment in most of its repertoire. The dancers are mostly ...
Bedhaya
Ramayana Ballet is a beautiful, amazing and unmatched performing art. This performance is able to unite various Javanese arts in the form of dance, drama and music on one stage and one momentum to present the story of Ramayana, the legendary epic by ...
Prambanan Ramayana Ballet
Captivating Tourist Destination:
The beautiful beaches of Gunungkidul, the natural charm of Mount Merapi, and the unique Malioboro Street attract tourists from all over.
About 25 beaches in the Gunungkidul area have been documented and named, each with a unique character and tourist attractions
THE 10 BEST Gunung Kidul Beaches
Educational Hub
Educational Hub:
* With prestigious universities like Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta attracts students from all over Indonesia, fostering a vibrant and intellectual atmosphere.
* This concentration of young people contributes to the city's...
Gadjah Mada University, one of Indonesia's top universities, makes Jogja a dynamic student city.
Universitas Gadjah Mada