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, the leaning Tower of Pisa, the Acropolis, and the Trojan Horse.

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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.

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South Square is a field located at the back of the Yogyakarta palace complex. South Square 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.

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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. At full moon, between December 10 and 15, on Friday, there was disaster, Mount Gamping landslides. Ki Wirasuta and his family buried landslide and declared missing since his body was not found. The loss of Ki Wirasuta and his family in Mount Gamping cause people confidence about the soul and spirit Ki Wirasuta remains on Mount Gamping.
Ceremony Saparan originally intended to honor the loyalty Ki and Nyi Wirasuta Wirasuta to the Sultan Hamengkubuwana I. But then change and intended to earn salvation for the people who take limestone to avoid disaster, because the limestone-making is difficult and dangerous.

http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambarketawang,_Gamping,_Sleman

Community Ambarketawang Gamping formerly believed that the tradition Bekakak and offerings in it contain symbolic meaning, the meaning of the symbols that exist in the Tradition Bekakak generally used as a memory, so that society Gamping safe from harm while it is in the world. Symbols that contain the meaning of the tradition Bekakak include: a pair of wedding Bekakak that have meaning for human sacrifice for the people of limestone seeker does not happen again. Clupak that have a meaning if the sacrifice had been offered, then the life of the community will re-light. Devils and Wewegombel as a symbol of the inhabitants of Mount Gamping, fabric wake up starting will have a meaning or symbol for danger or the prohibition to refuse, and many more meanings of symbols in the Tradition Bekakak.

http://digilib.uin-suka.ac.id/gdl.php?mod=browse&op=read&id=digilib-uinsuka–novafajriy-2900

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In its development after independence, was used as the office of Railway Departmental Agency of Indonesia (DKARI) or now PT. Kereta Api Indonesia. Then for military purposes, is used as an office KODAM IV Diponegoro (which is now centered in WatuGong), and last used as the Office of the Department of Transportation Central Java. Currently the building is included in the 102 ancient or historic buildings in the city of Semarang is used as a tourist attraction with a facility such as historical relics of ancient buildings and antique architects, there is the basement and tower information, oftenused as a place of exhibition in a particular event. (Source: http://semarang.go.id/pariwisata/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=41 ) Special Report, Jan 9, 2011

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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 (Kota Lama).

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 the door of the castle today is Berok Bridge, called ZUIDER DE POR.

Transport path through the water is very important, it is evidenced by the rivers that surround this area are navigable from the sea up to Sebandaran area, area of Chinatown. At that time the Dutch East Indies had ranked second as a producer of sugar all over the world. At the time it was happening forced cultivation (Cultur stelsel) throughout the Netherlands East Indies.

Semarang Old City area is also called OUTSTADT. This area about 31 hectares. From the condition of geography, it seems that the area is separated from the surrounding area, so that seems like a separate city, earning it the nickname “Little Netherland.”

Semarang Old City area is a silent witness to the history of Indonesia during the Dutch Colonial more than 2 centuries, and its location adjacent to the area economy. In this place there are about 50 ancient buildings that still stand sturdy and has a history of colonialism in Semarang.

Old Town in the city of Semarang is a historic region with many ancient buildings that are considered potentially to be developed in the field of culture, economics and conservation areas.

Special Report (9 January 2011). Source: http://www.semarang.go.id/cms/pemerintahan/dinas/pariwisata/kota_lama/peta_kl.htm

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January 7 , 2011; 03.30 pm

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Many resorts in Karimunjawa. One of the beautiful resort is The Little Menjangan Island or Menjangan Resort. Menjangan Resort is one of islands in Karimunjawa, convered by coconut trees and spruce firs, surrounded by white sandy beach. Menjangan resort also offer rest place, there are some bungalows there. Many activities we can do here, fishing, snorkeling, water sea therapy, see sunrise and sunset. (Special Report – November 20-21, 2010)

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The 2010 eruptions of Mount Merapi began in late October 2010 when Mount Merapi in Central Java, Indonesia began an increasingly violent series of eruptions that continued into November. Seismic activity around the volcano increased from mid-September onwards, culminating in repeated outbursts lava and ashes. Large eruption columns formed, causing numerous pyroclastic flows down the heavily populated slopes of the volcano. Merapi’s eruption was said by authorities to be the largest since the 1870s. Over 320,000 people were evacuated from the affected area. However, many remained behind or returned to their homes while the eruptions were continuing. Over 153 people were killed during the eruptions, many as a result of pyroclastic flows. The ash plumes from the volcano also caused major disruption to aviation across Java.  (Source:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_eruptions_of_Mount_Merapi)

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Fashion Parade and Carnival, starting from Jogjja Expo Center to City Hall. Participants of this carnival is the general public, students, featuring glamorous costumes, legendary and humorous. Carnival is expected to open the crowds in Jogja Fashion Week 2010 and is an event promotion and dissemination to the public of the presence of a grounded return Fashion Event in Jogjakarta. To stimulate this carnival participants to continue to be creative and innovative it will be given the award for best appearance. (Source: http://jogjafashionweek.web.id/jogjabisnis/index.php/jogja-fashion-week-2010/92-jfw-berita/701-pers-release-jogja-fashion-week-2010)

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Jogja Java Carnival is a carnival night carnival which is a package that does not exist or has never been held in Indonesia, except in the city of Yogyakarta. Demands the use of technology, composition, shape, variety of colors and light pouring into the main thing in creating excitement and fun night. Diversity of all forms of the above, plus will gather artists and the audience of carnival performers from all over the region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, and even overseas that united in a harmony … a harmonization harmonization in the evening … .. . and the only place in the city of Yogyakarta.
The theme “Harmonight” in convoy treat Jogja Java Carnival 2010 will be divided into 3 sub themes, which consist of Human Harmony [In line with the Fellow] ‘golong gilig’
Imitate eastern culture is the remains of the ancestors, taught humans to interact with each other, mutual respect, the nature of mutual cooperation, interacting without forgetting the ethics and character, celebrate the victory of togetherness in which human beings can not live without the role of other human beings around him.
Universe Harmony [In harmony with Nature] ‘Memayu Hayuning Bawana’
Horizontally Humans should not forget the role of the universe, all the elements of life will always be in synergy with nature. The role of Star, Moon, Sun, Space, Wind, Water and Soil [Earth] is an entity called the Hasta Brata synergy that makes him a perfect human being with nature.
Heaven Harmony [In harmony with the Creator] ‘Gusti manunggaling subjects’

Sourch: www.jogjajavacarnival.com (Malioboro-Yogyakarta Oct 16, 2010 07.00 PM)

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The Kite festival is aimed at promoting tourist objects in the Kulon Progo District, especially in Glagah Beach, was held in July 31, 2010 until August 1, 2010,  attended by more than 25 participants in local, national or international.

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Let’s watch BMX freestyle demonstration that was done by Jogja BMX Biker in the sidewalk. This location is the 0 km, center of the Yogyakarta Town. (July 2, 2010 night).

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Carnival of Cultures is packaged in a cultural event of The Earth of Merapi, serves various cultural potential of the existing wealth in Sleman Yogyakarta. There are at least 15 (fifteen) bregada soldiers and arts groups, each consisting of about 50 people will enrich the cultural carnival. Carnival of Cultures was held with the opening of The 2010 National Championship drum band, followed by 15 contingents from various regions. (Denggung, Sleman; June 23, 2010)

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Mount Bromo (Indonesian: Gunung Bromo), is an active volcano and part of the Tengger massif, in East Java, Indonesia. At 2,329 metres (7,641 ft) it is not the highest peak of the massif, but is the most well known. The massif area is one of the most visited tourist attractions in East Java, Indonesia. The volcano belongs to the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park.
Mount Bromo sits in the middle of a vast plain called the Sand Sea (Indonesian: Lautan Pasir), a protected nature reserve since 1919. The typical way to visit Mount Bromo is from the nearby mountain village of Cemoro Lawang. From there it is possible to walk to the volcano in about 45 minutes, but it is also possible to take an organised jeep tour, which includes a stop at the viewpoint on Mount Penanjakan (2,270 meters) (Indonesian: Gunung Penanjakan). The best views from Mount Bromo to the Sand Sea below and the surrounding volcanoes are at sunrise. The viewpoint on Mount Penanjakan can also be reached on foot in about two hours. From inside the caldera, sulfur is collected by workers. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Bromo). Special Report – May 28-29, 2010.

Bromo Map's in the Yoschi Hotel

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Yogyakarta Art & Culture Festival is an annual cultural arts event in the Province of Yogyakarta, hosted by the Cultural Office of the Province of Yogyakarta. Celebration of the 22nd FKY was a theme of “Jogja Indeed Parties” which meant that the traditions and contemporary art and other artistic creations in the Province of Yogyakarta, is part and supporting factors of the privilege of Yogyakarta.
FKY XXII will be held from June 7 to July 7, 2010 located at the north square of Yogyakarta Palace (where the opening FKY XXII), Taman Budaya Yogyakarta and Castle Vredeburg and Puro Pakualaman. (Source: http://pariwisata.jogja.go.id)

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Candi Plaosan, also known as Plaosan Complex, is one of the Buddhist temples located in Bugisan village, Prambanan district, Central Java, Indonesia. It is easily accessible from Yogyakarta by Surakarta road. Candi Plaosan covers an area of 2,000 square meters with an elevation of 148 meters above sea level.
Plaosan temple was built in the mid 9th century by Sri Kahulunnan or Pramodawardhani, the daughter of Samaratungga, descendent of Sailendra Dynasty, and who was married to Rakai Pikatan in the Hindu tradition. The Plaosan complex is an ensemble of two Buddhist temples, Plaosan Lor and Plaosan Kidul. The Ploasan temple complex is made up of 174 small buildings, 116 are stupas and 58 are shrines. Many of the buildings have inscriptions. Two of these inscriptions denote the temple as a gift of sanctuary by Rakai Pikatan. The dates of the inscriptions are between 825-850 AD. Although similar to the Prambanan 856 AD date, the complexes are not related. A new building technique distinguishes Prambanan from Plaosan temples. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candi_Plaosan).

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Cembengan become an annual event of PG-PS Madukismo as a sign of ground-distilled season, which was held in a cultural parade.
Parade starts from the front of the building Maducandya around the factory complex, celebrated with traditional arts, marching band, jathilan performance, community market, and plantation of buffalo’s and cow’s heads.

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Since 22 Aril 2010, The Ngasem Bird Market move into new market, Dongkelan. The event was livened up with Andong (Horse Carts) parade, which brought the traders to the Market Dongkelan, a distance of 3 km, is located at Jalan Bantul.
Ngasem market will be the location of the park, part of The Water Castle Tamansari.

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Andong (Horse Carts) is a horse with a wagon for 2 – 4 person, one of traditional transportation in Yogyakarta.

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Where do they sleep? Most of them have no home. They were forced to rest, sleep in the becak, parked on the side of the store or on the roadside, they can rest, sleep, dream and accompanied by cold air penetrating the skin. There is no such thing as a bedroom and the soft bed, let alone a house to rest. Becak as a home for them. Good night, Sweet dreams…

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Mount Merapi, Gunung Merapi, is a conical volcano located on the border between Central Java and Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It is the most active volcano in Indonesia and has erupted regularly since 1548. It is very close to the city of Yogyakarta, and thousands of people live on the flanks of the volcano, with villages as high as 1700 m above sea level. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Merapi)

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Sate klatak – young lamb – was unique, because only seasoned salt, without spices usually like soy sauce, garlic, chili, tomatoes, and instead we were treated to soup curry. Puncture the meat using a bicycle wheel bars, one serving only two puncture, but the big meat.
Location: Pasar Jejeran Plered Bantul, from Giwangan Bus Terminal to the south until the first red light intersection.

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Parangtritis beach is located about 25 km from Yogyakarta, the beach is the most frequently visited by tourists. We can see the view of the vast beach when we are on top of the hill glider runway.

Stitch Photo – not HDR

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March 19 , 2010

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One day before the Nyepi day, to support the achievement of self purify and to return the earth into her initial harmony,
hindu followers in Yogyakarta and Central Java held a “Tawur Agung Kesanga” ceremony in the Court of Prambanan Temple.
“Tawur Agung Kesanga” ceremony, great sacrificial ceremony offered to the underworld spirits for not disturbing human being’s settlement followed by procession “Ogoh-ogoh” (huge doll symbolizing evil spirit). (March 15, 2010; 10.00 – 12.00)
Source:

http://baliwww.com/event/nextmon.php?tahun=2010&bulan=March

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Fort Vredeburg is a fortress built by the Dutch in Yogyakarta during Colonial times. It is located in front of Gedung Agung, one of seven presidential palaces in Indonesia and the Sultan Palace called Kraton. It was built in 1765 to protect the Dutch governor. It is surrounded by a trench that is still visible.
This square-shaped fortress has a watchtower at each of its four corners. In the past, the Dutch troops patrolled frequently on its wall.
Nowadays, the fortress has become a museum. In some buildings in the fortress there are dioramas on Indonesian history.
(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Vredeburg)

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Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple of ancient Java, and the construction of this royal temple was probably started by Rakai Pikatan as the Hindu Sanjayas answer to the Buddhist Sailendra’s Borobudur and Sewu temples nearby. The construction of Prambanan probably was meant to marked the return of Sanjaya dynasty to power after almost a century fell under Sailendra domination on Central Java.
A temple was first built at the site around 850 CE by either Rakai Pikatan or Balitung Maha Sambu the Sanjaya king of the Mataram Kingdom. According to Shivagrha inscription that wrote chandrasengkala ”Wwalung gunung sang wiku” (778 Saka/856 M), the temple was built to honor lord Shiva and the original name of the temple is Shiva-grha (the house of Shiva).[2] Indeed, some archaeologists propose that the idol of Shiva in the garbhagriha (central chamber) of the main temple is modelled after King Balitung, serving as a depiction of his deified self after death.[3].
The temple compound was expanded by successive Mataram kings such as Daksa and Tulodong with the addition hundreds of perwara temples around the chief temple. Prambanan served as the royal temple of the Hindu Kingdom of Mataram, with most of the state’s religious ceremonies and sacrifices being conducted there. At the height of the Mataram kingdom, scholars estimate that hundreds of Brahmins with their disciples lived within the outer wall of the temple compound. The urban center and the court of Mataram were located nearby, somewhere in the Prambanan valley.  (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prambanan) Nov.7, 2009.

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Longest dragon-shaped lantern appeared in the closing The fifth of Yogyakarta Chinese Festival 2010 or Pekan Budaya Tionghoa Yogyakarta (PBTY) that was held across the Jalan Malioboro to Ahmad Yani, Saturday night Feb 27, 2010; 06.35 pm.
The dragon lantern is made of cloth with a total weight of 2.6 tons, 1,300 lights and 40 batteries, which carried about 300 people, this is the longest dragon lantern in Asia, and has received recognition from the Indonesian Record Museum (MURI).

If you want to download this foto (1708×1139 pixels), click here: http://www.box.net/shared/c54b4cqszb

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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)

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The Ceremony of Miyos Gongso is carry out of the Gamelan Kyai Nogo wilogo and Kyai Guntur Madu to be placed in Mosque Gede. This ceremony is held once every eight years, which known as Grebeg Tahun Dal in Sekaten Celebration of Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat. Date: Feb 19, 2010 Time: 23.00

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The opening ceremony of Yogyakarta’s Sekaten Fair (PMPS), which is an annual event the party of the people of Yogyakarta, officially opened by Yogyakarta Governor Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X on Saturday, January 15 2010 took place in 0 Km on January 15, 2010.

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Biennale Anak is the cultural space for children, lasted 15 to 22 January 2010 in Taman Budaya Jogjakarta. Biennale was held with the concept of market, Dol-Dolanan – a market in a city where there are banks, markets, shops, cinemas. In this market, children can watch a movie, buy toys or whatever.
Biennale Anak held the first in Indonesia. In addition, the Biennale also presents hundreds of paintings, sculpture and video, made by the children.

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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

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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.

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Jogja Culture Parade (Pesta Adat Jogja) featuring art and culture of Jogjakarta. The march was led by Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat Kraton Guards and Pura Pakualaman Kraton Guards, paraded around the Castle-Palace, the Great Post Office Jl KH Ahmad Dahlan-Jl Wahid Hasyim, Jl MT Haryono, Jl Katamso and then back again to the North Square. (Nov 29, 2009)

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Just exploring…, enjoy it…

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Malioboro Mural Night subtitle Jogja Wall Nation with this year themed “Spirit of Panglima Besar Sudirman”.  Mural competition is not only displaying the creativity of young children in a doodle media (media: plywood), but the spirit or the spirit of youth Jogjakarta to be completed in the challenges of this mural competition. Promptly at 00:00 wib on  November 15, 2009, along Malioboro street, started from the front of Malioboro Mall to the North Square will be the spread of plywood as the medium of this competition.
Jogja Wall Nation initiated directly by Army Chief  of  Jogjakarta, a solid form of cooperation between Indonesian Armed Forces, City Government, Parliament, Police, Court, Attorney and young men  represented by Sieben Production who later, as the executor of this event. Jogja Wall Nation urge people, especially young men to participate in a mural competition.

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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)

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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)

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Krakal beach is located in the village of Ngestirejo, Tanjungsari, Gunung Kidul, about 3 km to the east of Baron Kukup Drini beach row and is the longest compared to other beaches with white sand. (Nov 1, 2009)

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Baron beach is about 65 kilometers from the city of Yogyakarta, located on the regency of Gunung Kidul.  This beach is available at the fish market that sells fresh fish and fish dishes. (Nov 1, 2009)

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