Archive for November, 2005

The Culture House of TeMBI

Located on Parangtritis street Km. 8,4, in Tembi village, Timbulharjo, Sewon, Bantul, built a foundation which actives in culture field with the Java vision in cultural pluralism. TeMBI icon is chosen as cultural symbol which present the whole foundation.
The foundation which built by Mr. P. Swantoro on May, 20, 2000, has 3 main activities, there […]

November 20th, 2005 - Posted in Uncategorized

WILUJENGAN TRADITIONAL CEREMONY IN KEMBANG LAMPIR TRACE

Kembang Lampir trace or known as Dalem Proboyekso locate in Giri village, Panggang district, Gunung Kidul regency, Province of Jogjakarta Special Region. This place was built on 1977 by Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX, this place put on a hill and separated to be 3 important parts, firt is the Gate where we must put of […]

November 20th, 2005 - Posted in Uncategorized

List of Regular Tourism Attraction in Jogja

Sundays, from 10:00 to 12:00 West Indonesia Time

Traditional Art Performance of Yogyakarta-Style
Beksan in Srimanganti Hall, Yogyakarta Royal Palace

Tuesdays, 10:00 to 12:00 West Indonesia Tima

Traditional Javanese music / Overture
In Srimanganti Hall, Yogyakarta Royal Palace

November 20th, 2005 - Posted in Uncategorized

Royal recognition for our musicians

INDONESIAN royalty came to Wollongong last night to thank 54 young musicians for their contribution to tsunami relief.
In August, the BlueScope Steel Youth Orchestra played two concerts in Jogja, which raised $24,000 for students who were orphaned by the tsunami.
One was a private concert for the Sultan of Yogyakarta, Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono, and the other […]

November 18th, 2005 - Posted in Uncategorized

Cerme Cave

Cerme cave is a former meeting place used by “Walisongo” to spread and teach Islam in Java. The word “crème” comes from “ceramah” a speech that was held during the meeting when Walisongo discuss the plan of the establishment of the Great Mosque in Demak, a city in a northern part of Central Java.
The cave […]

November 16th, 2005 - Posted in Uncategorized

Dusun Jogja Village Inn

Dusun Jogja Village Inn is the only boutique hotel in Jogja where intimacy, luxury, comfort and style come together. The word “DUSUN” is the Indonesian translation for Village. They are making their own peaceful village in the city of Jogja for guests from around the globe. With every detail in style and service, they welcome […]

November 15th, 2005 - Posted in Uncategorized

Inna Garuda Hotel

Inna Garuda, the hotel with unique cordiality in Yogyakarta. Built up since 1911, Inna Garuda maintains the tradition in the same way. It gives almost 100 years way of life historical atmosphere. Inna Garuda is located on Malioboro Street, right in the center of Jogja’s culture. It is only 50 meters from the side […]

November 15th, 2005 - Posted in Uncategorized

Kids Fun Park

Kids Fun Park is the Recreation Park with international standard, built in 1998; the park is constructed in approximately 2-hectare area. Situated in Wonosari Street, Yogyakarta Km 10, the park is easy to reach. And the park also provides recreational service both for the kids and adults. Some facilities for fun which are available: […]

November 15th, 2005 - Posted in Uncategorized

Sendangsono

Sendangsono lies on the slope of Menoreh Mountain range in Kulon Progo Regency, about 40 km from Yogyakarta. The word Sendang means a spring, whereas Sono is the name of a giant tree. Thus Sendangsono means a spring under Sono tree. It is considered to be the holy place for the catholic, and it […]

November 15th, 2005 - Posted in Yogyakarta

Kaliurang Mountain Resort

Kaliurang lies at the foot of Plawangan hill on the southern slope of mount Merapi, some 28 km northern of Yogyakarta. This resort is a refreshing holiday vacation spot for those who seek retreat and tranquility in the middle of lush and green tropical splendor. As a mountain resort, Kaliurang offers accommodation facilities such as […]

November 15th, 2005 - Posted in Uncategorized

Parangkusumo

According to the people’s belief, Parangkusumo was used to be the meeting place between the kings who reined Mataram Kingdom and Kanjeng Ratu Kidul. Every year, on the 30th day of Rejeb - name of month in Javanese calendar that based on the rotation of the moon - certain sacred ritual held. This symbolic […]

November 14th, 2005 - Posted in Uncategorized

Krakal Beach

To get to Krakal beach you have to pass Wonosari, the capital of the Gunungkidul Regency, about 38 km from Yogyakarta. The winding and mountainous road is well asphalted. Krakal is about 21 km from Wonosari. Located at 7 km eastern side of the road where branches off the main road crossing limestone hills […]

November 14th, 2005 - Posted in Uncategorized