The word sekaten itself is derived from syahadatain or shahada, the first requirement for converting into Islamic faith. Traditionally it is played once per year, on the occasion of Mawlid, Muhammad’s birthday, for the week from the 6-12 of the month of Mulud (the third month of the Javanese calendar, corresponding to the Islamic Rabi’ al-awwal).(http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keraton_Ngayogyakarta_Hadiningrat#Sekaten)

Sambisari is a 9th century Hindu temple located at Sambisari hamlet, Purwomartani village, Kalasan, Sleman regency, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.   The temple was buried about five metres underground. Parts of the original temple have been excavated . The temple is located about 8 km east of Yogyakarta near Adisucipto International Airport. The temple was accidentally discovered in July 1966 by a farmer when working on land that belongs to Karyowinangun. According to Wanua Tengah inscription III dated 908 that contains the name of kings that ruled Mataram Kingdom, the temple was probably built during the reign of Rakai Garung (ruled 828-846). However, historians also consider that the construction of a temple was not always issued by a king. Lesser nobles might have also ordered and funded the construction. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambisari) Date: 23 & 25 Dec. 2009; Location of Temple from google maps: click here

Boko Temple or Ratu Boko Temple is situated on a hill just 3 km south of Prambanan Temple and 18 km east of Yogyakarta.
Ratu Boko site consist of places with folk names connected with palaces such as paseban (reception pavilion), pendopo (audience hall), kaputren (women’s quarter) and bathing place.

Tamansari (Water Castle) is located 2 km west of Yogyakarta Palace was built in the Sultan Hamengku Buwono I period in the end of XVII Century. Built by Portuguese architect in European aquatic construction adorned with Javanese Symbolize ornaments. Tamansari not only just a recreation, but it’s also a compound of bathing pool, canals, rooms and extremerly large swimming pool (if the canals opened).
Tamansari (Water Castle) was built after the Treaty of Giyanti (1755), after the Sultan Hamengku Buwana long involved in disputes and wars. The building is intended as a building that can be used for rest, and recreation. However, Tamansari was also prepared as a fortress to face the danger situation. In addition, this building was also used for religious facilities. Therefore Tamansari also equipped with a mosque. (Nov 10, 2009)

The principal residence of the sultan is the kraton (palace), sometimes called the Yogyakarta Kraton but otherwise known in formal terms Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat. Sultan’s Palace is the main object in the city of Yogyakarta. Historic buildings which are the palace and residence of the Sultan Hamengku Buwana and his family.

The building was founded in 1756. Sultan’s Palace with all the customs and culture into community life spirit of Yogyakarta. Sultan Palace is also a major tourist attraction in the city of Yogyakarta either side of the building heritage and traditions in it. In the sultan’s palace can be enjoyed by the beauty of the past through the architecture of the building, can also enjoy traditional art which is presented every day in Ward Manganti.

Currently occupied by the Sultan Palace Sultan Hamengku family X Buwana become king and governor of Yogyakarta. After the 1867 hit by the earthquake, the Palace suffered heavy damage. During HB VII in 1889, the building was restored. Although the layout is retained, but the shape of the building changed, as seen today. (Nov 4, 2009)

Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia. This temple is located in the eastern city of Yogyakarta. At night it is often performed ballet performances. (Jul 30, 2009)

Borobudur, the great Buddhist stupa on Java (Indonesia), built and decorated perhaps before 800AD, considered as one of the seven wonders of the world. This temple is located at Borobudur District, South of Magelang, Central Java. (Jul 22, 2009)

Mount Merapi is an active volcano in Central Java, Indonesia, High 2968 meters, it is located 25 km north of Yogyakarta. (Jun 21, 2009)

Tugu Yogyakarta is a monument that is used as a symbol / emblem of the city of Yogyakarta. This monument was built by Hamengkubuwono I, founder of the Palace of Yogyakarta. Monument is located at the intersection Jl Jenderal Sudirman and Jl. This Mangkubumi Prince, has symbolic value and is a magical line that connects the southern ocean, and the mountain palace Merapi Jogja. (Jul 28, 2009)

Tembi, house of culture…a process of developing cultural village based on the environment, which established in 2007, located in Tembi- Timbulhardjo, Bantul Yogyakarta. “The past is always recent” is the vision of Tembi the past is the standing foundation for the present and future. History can be seen as an Experience in the process of “Becoming”.
Source: www.tembi.org