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Jogja Java Carnival (JJC) 2011 return was held on Saturday (22/10) evening with the tagline: “celebration of cultural unity“ and the theme: Magniworld, attended by 14 participants of the community, to take place along the way malioboro up to northern square of Yogyakarta Palace. Jogja Java Carnival (JJC) 2011 presents a replica of the eight monuments of the world, such as: the Statue of Liberty, the Great Pyramid and Sphinx of Egypt, the Forbidden City of China, the Sleeping Buddha statue... Read Full Story

This parade was held on 7 October 2011 was followed by about 43 participant from element of society and government, in welcoming Yogyakarta 255th anniversary. This parade was inaugurated by Vice Mayor Haryadi Suyuti a The North Square. Peak of Yogyakarta Anniversary will be celebrated with Jogja Java Carnival at October 22, 2011. Share on Twitter Read Full Story

South S quare is a field located at the back of the Yogyakarta palace complex . South S quare is always crowded every night , especially on weekends. Here, we can sit back enjoy wedang ronde , cycling around the field , try the game “ Masangin ” and watch a puppet on Siti Hinggil . Share on Twitter Read Full Story

South S quare is a field located at the back of the Yogyakarta palace complex . South S quare is always crowded every night , especially on weekends. Here, we can sit back enjoy wedang ronde , cycling around the field , try the game “ Masangin ” and watch a puppet on Siti Hinggil . Read Full Story

Photos taken on Dec 12, 2010 at Pokoh Village – Cangkringan Sleman Read Full Story

Saparan is a ritual slaughter bekakak, a pair of young bride doll made of glutinous rice flour. This tradition is carried out once a year in the month of Sapar in Java Calendar. This tradition is associated with Ki Wirasuta figures, one of three brothers with Wirajamba Ki, and Ki which is Wiradana courtiers Hamengkubuwana I very loved. When construction of the palace is underway, the servants lived in Ambarketawang Guesthouse except Ki Wirasuta who choose to live in a cave on Mount Gamping... Read Full Story

Saparan is a ritual slaughter bekakak, a pair of young bride doll made of glutinous rice flour. This tradition is carried out once a year in the month of Sapar in Java Calendar. This tradition is associated with Ki Wirasuta figures, one of three brothers with Wirajamba Ki, and Ki which is Wiradana courtiers Hamengkubuwana I very loved. When construction of the palace is underway, the servants lived in Ambarketawang Guesthouse except Ki Wirasuta who choose to live in a cave on Mount Gamping... Read Full Story

Lawang Sewu located  in the region of Tugu Muda , is a magnificent art deco building , which is used as the headquarters of the Dutch railway ( tram ) , or better known as the Nederlandsch Indische Spoorweg Maschaappij ( NIS ) . The building work of Dutch architect Prof . Jacob F. Klinkhamer and BJ Queendag according to historical records was built in 1903 , then officially opened on 1 July 1907 . Semarang community more familiar with this building as the House Lawang Sewu , considering this... Read Full Story

Lawang Sewu located  in the region of Tugu Muda , is a magnificent art deco building , which is used as the headquarters of the Dutch railway ( tram ) , or better known as the Nederlandsch Indische Spoorweg Maschaappij ( NIS ) . The building work of Dutch architect Prof . Jacob F. Klinkhamer and BJ Queendag according to historical records was built in 1903 , then officially opened on 1 July 1907 . Semarang community more familiar with this building as the House Lawang Sewu , considering this... Read Full Story

Based on its history, the city of Semarang has an area which is at about the 18th century became the center of trade. Region in the area now called Old Town. At that time, to secure the citizens and territory, the area was built fort, named for the fort VIJHOEK. To speed up the lines of communication between the third gate on the fort was then made several streets, with its main street is named: Heeren STRAAT. Currently, the road named Jl. Let Jen Soeprapto. One of the existing location of... Read Full Story