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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Anniversary celebration of the city of Yogyakarta 253th implemented a thematic cultural parade that is the procession of the arts groups Parking Park and Page Hall Ngabean headed east to the Palace of Yogyakarta.

Thematic parade starts at 14:00 until 17:30 pm by attending as many as 14 art groups, each consisting of 20 personnel. The march was also conducted by 20 groups devile of soldiers, including marching bands, Paskibraka, TNI, Police and Boy Scouts. Date : Oktober 7, 2009

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Malioboro Street is the busiest street visited by tourists, is located in the city center, is 900 m from the Yogyakarta Sultan Palace. Malioboro Street is 1 km in length, and the center of trade handicrafts. (Sept 25, 2009)

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According to the tradition that has been running for hundreds of years, the palace of Yogyakarta (Kraton Yoggyakarta) held event called the Grebeg Syawal on every 1 syawal. In the event this tradition, the palace of Yogyakarta out one “Gunungan” called Gunungan Jaler (male).
Gunungan is composed of a series of vegetables, fruits and snacks are arranged in such a way or a cone-shaped mountain. Gunungan is a charity king to his people. Therefore, people are always scrambling to get a part of the mountains which is believed to have good luck.

In one year, Yogyakarta palace  held Grebeg ceremony three times, Grebeg Syawal, Grebeg Mulud and Grebeg besar. Once every eight years held Grebeg ceremony: Grebeg Dal.

Grebeg Syawal Ceremony, Monday (September 21, 2009) afternoon, beginning with Gunungan Jaler taken off by GBPH Yudhaningrat, commander representing the palace of Sultan Yogyakarta Hamengkubuwono X. Through Sitihinggil and then through the Festival, Gunungan/Mount Jaler borne by the tens Abdi Dalem Abangan, escorted by eight teams of Kraton guards. After upacacara release in North Square/alun-alun utara marked by gunfire volley by Kraton guards, mountains it was brought forward Mosque Gedhe, and then accepted by the mosque Gedhe leader, KRT Kamaludiningrat, marked by prayer readings and then be contested by the public.

This ceremony expresses praise and gratefulness to God by the Moslems after having completed their fasting duty in the sacred month of Ramadhan. At 11.00 a.m. the ceremony begins with a parade of Kraton guards in their colourful uniforms comprising of Wirobrojo, Daeng, Ketanggung, Jogokaryo, Prawirotomo, Mantrijero,. Troops led by their commander in chief. They march from Siti Hinggil through the Pagelaran to the Southern square and then wait for the Gunugan procession. This ceremony is held at Alun-alun Utara Yogyakarta.

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Teklek is sandal made from wood. I bought it from the old man selling the teklek around jogja city. His name is Wakijan from Bantul. (Sept 13, 2009)

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About 70 vendors line up along the small road, which is three meters wide and 750 meters long, located at the west of the North Square of the Yogyakarta Palace, sell various kinds of traditional snacks and dishes, cullinary items to break the fast and various. Location: Kauman, Yogyakarta; August 30, 2009; 17.00 – 18.00 Indonesia Time.

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Tugu Station is the largest train station in Yogyakarta,  located near Malioboro street, started to serve transportation need since 2 May 1887. (Aug 1, 2009)

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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)

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Traditional archery is archery contest held by The Yogyakarta Kraton, followed by people of yogjakarta and surrounding communities. This event is held every year in the Kraton Yogjakarta. (Jul 30, 2009)

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

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Bird market Ngasem known as the biggest bird market in Yogyakarta, Central Java. Although known as a bird market, but a variety of animals are also sold here. Ngasem are being developed as a tourist attraction that will be equipped with various facilities. This market is located on the north side of Taman Sari.

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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)

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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

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