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).

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).

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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)

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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