POTRET JOGJA

All About Jogja

2011-05-26T00:46:00.000-07:00

Under the shadow of 2914-meter-high mountain, called Mount Merapi, standing Ngayogyakarta Sultanate, one of the Mataram kingdom in Java. Now known as the Yogyakarta (Jogja) began in 1755, when the kingdom of Mataram was divided into the Sultanate of Yogyakarta and Surakarta (Solo).

Yogyakarta Palace was built by Prince Mangkubumi at the time, and he used the palace as the region's most influential central Java since the 17th century. Palace remains a center of traditional life and despite the modernization in the 20th century, the palace still radiates the spirit of purity, which is characterized by its culture for centuries.

Yogyakarta is one of the cultural center of Java. Gamelan music is the view from the past, classical and contemporary, Javanese dance performances are very beautiful and intoxicating, puppet shows and hundreds of traditional arts that make the visitors spellbound.

Remarkable spirit of life and warmth of this city alone who almost never faded. Contemporary art is also grown in the fertile culture and people of Yogyakarta. ASRI, the Academy of Fine Arts, for example, an arts center here, and Yogyakarta had listed his name as an important school of modern painting in Indonesia, which may be exemplified in the figure of the Impressionist painters, Affandi.

This province is one of the dense regions in Indonesia and is the main gateway to the center of Java where this place is geographically located. It stretches from Mount Merapi to the north toward the Indian Ocean in the south. Daily flights connecting Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Bali, as well as train and bus transport offer a road trip with the same route.

Yogyakarta Special Province (abbreviated as Jogja), is one of 34 provinces in Indonesia. The province is divided into 5 regional level II, Kotamadia Yogyakarta, Bantul, Sleman, Kulon Progo Regency, and Gunung Kidul Regency. Yogyakarta Area around 3186 sq km, with a total population of 3,226,443 (Statistics December 1997). The province is famous as a city of culture and education and is a tourist destination. Historically, before 1755 in Surakarta is the capital of Mataram Kingdom. After the agreement Gianti (Palihan Nagar) in 1755, Mataram was divided into 2 kingdoms: Sultanate and Surakarta Sultanate Kasunanan Ngayogyakarta Sultanate. Following custom, the Prince Mangkubumi, brother Susuhunan Pakubuwono II, was crowned as King Ngayogyakarta Sultanate. Then he referred to as lane I. In 1813, under British rule, the separation occurred for the third kingdom of Mataram-time. Notokusumo prince, son of Hamengkubuwono I, was crowned as Prince Paku Alam I. Separate kingdom of Yogyakarta Sultanate.

When the Republic of Indonesia was established on August 17, 1945, symbolized by the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Ngayogyakarta Sultanate and Pakualaman united as one one of the provinces in Indonesia where lane IX was appointed as governor and Sri Paku Alam VIII as deputy governor. Although the province of DIY has a relatively small area, but rich in tourist attraction. Visitors can find various kinds of art and art performances are very interesting and amazing.

As a center of arts and culture in Java, there are several kinds of tourist attractions in Yogyakarta. This is the reason why people refer Yogyakarta as the cradle of Javanese culture. And for lovers of mountains, beaches or beautiful scenery, Yogyakarta is also providing some room for it. The province is also recognized as an attractive place for researchers, geologists, and volcanology speleogi experts refer to the existence of caves in limestone areas and active volcanoes. In the southern district of Gunung Kidul is the end of the sea, where there are few marine fossils in the limestone as proof. For the archaeologists, Yogyakarta is very interesting because at least there were 36 temples / historical sites here. There are few relics of civilization from the 9th century. One of them, the Prambanan Hindu temple is the largest and most famous in Indonesia. Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple, listed as one of "seven wonders of the world". Borobudur can be achieved for 1 hour from the city, just 42 km northwest of Yogyakarta. On the way to Borobudur, can visit and Pawon Mendut. Mendut is a place for worship, in the presence of Gautama Buddha statues inside. Some rituals are still held in Yogyakarta, and is still carried out till now.

Beautiful environment, traditional architecture, social life, and rituals make Yogyakarta the most interesting places to visit. Art and traditional culture such as gamelan music and traditional dance will always remind the audience will be the life of Yogyakarta, a few centuries ago. Development of modern technologies developed in Indonesia and in Yogyakarta, was developed in harmony with the customs and traditional ceremonies. As the name implies, Yogyakarta Province is really special. The people are very friendly. This form of life and their behavior. They like traditional sports, archery as a hobby and also very fond of game birds turtledove. They also believe that people can enjoy life by listening to the birds singing. Traditional archery competitions are always held to commemorate the birth of the king, called the "Wiyosan Dalem". And at the time of lane X was born, this tradition was also carried out.

With the wide range of indigenous arts and traditional ceremonies are still ongoing, Yogyakarta is also known as "living museum of Java", which is reflected in all forms of traditional things in the form of vehicles, architecture, markets, souvenir centers, museums, tourist attractions and many options in Yogyakarta.

Kraton Jogja and Society

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Potret jogja - Yogyakarta Palace as a pioneer has a very important influence of Javanese culture in Yogyakarta. People believe that the Kingdom is their cultural reference. Studies conducted in 1990 showed that public loyalty to the Kingdom is very high. The effect is more widespread since the King can combine with the leadership of charismatic leadership the rational and modern.

One of these kings was the Sultan HB IX. He is a prominent figure in the struggle when establishing the Republic of Indonesia. He became vice president of the RI that supports the establishment of the first universities in Indonesia, namely: University of Gadjah Mada (UGM now). He lends an Exhibition Siti Hinggil Lord (one part of the Palace) as the GMU campus in 1945.

The close relationship between society and Kraton Jogja evident in the arts, rituals, and their traditional ceremonies. For example, in a traditional wedding, the groom and the woman should wear the royal family called 'basahan'. Previously only the royal family are allowed to wear these clothes.

August 1 Prameks Rates Rise

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YOGYA (KRjogja.com) - PT Kereta Api (KA) 's starting August 1, 2011 plans to raise tariffs Prambanan Express Train (Prameks) from the original price of USD $ 9 thousand to Rp 11 thousand per person. Kenaikan ini berlaku bagi pengguna jasa Kereta Prameks jurusan Yogyakarta – Solo maupun Yogyakarta – Purworejo. This increase applies to users of carriage services Prameks majors Yogyakarta - Solo and Yogyakarta - Purworejo.

Kepala Humas PT KA (Persero) Daops VI Yogyakarta, Eko Budiyanto mengungkapkan, kenaikan tarif ini merupakan konsekuensi dari kenaikan biaya operasional kereta akibat tingginya harga bahan bakar. Head of Public Relations of PT KA (Persero) Daops VI Yogyakarta, Eko Budiyanto said that the rate increase is a consequence of the increase in railway operating costs due to high fuel prices. Sementara tarif Prameks yang berlaku saat ini masih menggunakan perhitungan harga saat bahan bakar belum naik. While the rates applicable Prameks currently still using the calculation of the current price of fuel has not increased.

“Jika masih menggunakan perhitungan lama, maka antara biaya operasional yang dikeluarkan dengan pendapatan tidak akan sinkron. "If you're still using the old calculation, then the operational costs incurred by the income will not sync. Sebab Prameks ini menggunakan bahab bakar industri yang kini harganya mencapai Rp 9.500 per liter,” ujarnya di Yogyakarta, Selasa (24/5). For this Prameks use bahab industrial fuel that is now worth about Rp 9,500 per liter, "he said in Yogyakarta, on Tuesday (24 / 5).

Menurutnya, kenaikan tarif ini juga akan berlaku bagi pengguna Kartu Trayek Berlangganan (KTB) yang semula Rp 317 ribu per bulan menjadi sekitar Rp 380 ribu per bulan. He said the rate increase will also apply to users of Route Subscription Card (KTB), which was originally Rp 317 thousand per month to about Rp 380 thousand per month. Selanjutnya, PT KA akan berupaya untuk terus melakukan peningkatan layanan bagi penumpang termasuk standar fasilitas lainnya. Furthermore, PT KA will attempt to continue to improve services for passengers including the standards of other facilities.

“Kami bukan ingin membebani masyarakat dengan kenaikan ini. "We do not want to burden the public with these increases. Tetapi ini tidak bisa dihindari dan akan kami imbangi dengan peningkata kualitas layanan seperti ketepatan waktu, perbaikan fasilitas dan sebisa mungkin kita upayakan kereta tidak mogok,” tuturnya. But this is inevitable and will be our Balance with peningkata quality of service such as timeliness, repair facilities and train as much as possible we try not to strike, "he said.

Dijelaskan, dalam satu hari, jumlah penumpang Prameks mencapai sekitar 6 ribu hingga 8 ribu orang. Described, in one day, the number of passengers Prameks reached about 6 thousand to 8 thousand people. Saat masa liburan, jumlah penumpang bisa mencapai 10 ribu orang lebih. As the holiday season, passenger numbers could reach 10 thousand people more. Padahal, Daop VI hanya memiliki tiga set Kereta Rel Diesel Elektrik (KRDE) yang kondisinya baik. In fact, Daop VI has only three sets of Diesel Electric Rail Train (KRDE) whose condition is good.

“Untuk dua set KRD lain masing-masing hanya membawa tiga rangkaian gerbong. "For two sets of other KRD each only had three series of carriages. Idealnya untuk wilayah Daop VI ada tambahan 2 set KRDE lagi. Ideally for Daop region VI there is an additional 2 sets KRDE again. Kami akan upayakan untuk diadakan lagi penambahan armada prameks agar pelayanan bisa maksimal,” imbuhnya. We will seek to increase the fleet prameks held again for the service can be a maximum, "he added. (Ran) (Ran)

Selection of Culture DIY Little Dalang

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Liputan6.com, Yogyakarta: Dalang little from a number of areas in Yogyakarta Special Region, on Tuesday (24 / 5), following the mastermind behind the stage that was held at the DIY Provincial Cultural Office Ndalem Yudoningrat. Kegiatan ini sebagai ajang seleksi untuk mewakili Yogyakarta dalam Festival Dalang Cilik tingkat nasional yang akan digelar di Jakarta, bulan depan. This activity as a forum selection to represent the Yogyakarta Dalang in Little Festival national level which will be held in Jakarta next month. Peserta seleksi akan dipilih dua orang. Participant selection will be selected two people.

Kegiatan pentas wayang dalam cilik ini diikuti delapan peserta dari sejumlah sekolah dasar di wilayah DIY. Activities in this little puppet stage followed by eight participants from a number of primary schools in the territory of DIY. Tengok saja Catur, peserta dalang cilik. Just look at the chess, mastermind of participants' minds. Meski masih masih duduk di kelas enam sekolah dasar, kedua tangan Catur sangat terampil memainkan gerakan tokoh pewayangan. Although still still sitting in sixth grade elementary school, both very skillful hands to play Chess motion puppet figures. Suara berganti-ganti saat adegan dialog antartokoh wayang. Alternating current voice dialogue scene antartokoh puppet.

Selain memainkan gerakan wayang, yang penting dalam belajar seni pedalangan adalah menghafalkan karakter. Besides playing puppet movement, which is important in learning the art of puppetry is memorizing the characters. Termasuk dialog setiap tokoh wayang. Including the dialogue of each character puppets. Catur mengaku untuk bisa terampil seperti sekarang, membutuhkan waktu dua tahun.(AIS) Chester claimed to be skilled as now, it takes two years. (AIS)

TUGU JOGJA - The Most Popular Landmark in Yogyakarta

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Tugu Jogja harbored the philosophical meaning of the spirit of resistance against the occupation and now a landmark that is very closely with the city of Yogyakarta. Tugu Jogja harbored the Philosophical meaning of the spirit of resistance against the occupation and now a landmark That is very closely with the city of Yogyakarta. There is also a tradition of embracing or kissing when graduating from college this monument. There is Also a tradition of Embracing or kissing Pls Graduating from college this monument.

Tugu Jogja, Landmark Title of the Most Famous Tugu Jogja, Landmark Title of the Most Famous
Tugu Jogja is a landmark of the most famous city of Yogyakarta. Tugu Jogja is a landmark of the most famous city of Yogyakarta. This monument is located right in the middle of Princes Street intersection Mangkubumi, Jalan General Sudirman, Jalan PM Sangaji and Jalan Diponegoro. This monument is located right in the middle of Princes Street intersection Mangkubumi, General Jalan Sudirman, Jalan PM Sangaji and Jalan Diponegoro. Tugu Jogja nearly 3 centuries-old have deep meaning as well save some recording history of the city of Yogyakarta. Tugu Jogja Nearly three Centuries-old have deep meaning as well save the recording Some history of the city of Yogyakarta.
Tugu Jogja established approximately a year after the sultan's palace stood. Tugu Jogja established approximately a year after the sultan's palace Stood. At the time of its inception, the building is expressly depict subjects manunggaling Gusti, a spirit of unity of the people and rulers to fight the occupation. At the time of its inception, the building is expressly depict subjects manunggaling Gusti, a spirit of unity of the people and rulers to fight the occupation. The spirit of unity, or so-called golong gilig was clearly illustrated in building the monument, its pillar-shaped gilig (cylinder) and a peak-shaped golong (round), so-called Monument golong-gilig. The spirit of unity, or so-called golong gilig was clearly Illustrated in building the monument, its pillar-shaped gilig (cylinder) and a peak-shaped golong (round), so-called Monument golong-gilig.
In detail, the building was built at the beginning of Tugu Jogja cylindrical cone-shaped pile up. In detail, the building was built at the beginning of Tugu Jogja cylindrical cone-shaped pile ups. The bottom is a circular fence that while the peak is round. The bottom is a circular fence That while the peak is round. Height of building the monument was originally reached 25 meters. The height of monument building in the first reach 25 meters.
Everything changed on 10 June 1867. Everything changed on 10 June 1867. The earthquake that rocked Yogyakarta when it makes the building collapsed pillar. The earthquake rocked Yogyakarta Pls That it makes the building collapsed pillar. That said, when the monument is a transition state collapses, before the meaning of unity is really not reflected in building the monument. That said, Pls the monument is a transition state collapses, before the meaning of unity is really not reflected in building the monument.
The situation is completely changed in 1889, when the Dutch government renovated the building the monument. The situation is completely changed in 1889, the Dutch government Pls renovated the building of the monument. The monument is made with a square shape with each side decorated with a kind of inscription that shows anyone who is involved in the renovation. The monument is made with a square shape with EACH side decorated with a kind of inscription That shows anyone Who is involved in the Renovation. The top monument was no longer round, but a pointy cone-shaped. The top monument was no longer round, but a pointy cone-shaped. The height of buildings also be lower, just as high as 15 meters or 10 meters lower than the original building. The height of buildings Also be lower, just as high as 15 meters 10 meters or Lower Than the original building. Since then, this monument is also known as De Witt Paal or monument the White Pal. Since then, this monument is Also known as De Witt Paal or monument the White Pal.
Overhaul of the building was actually a Dutch tactics to erode the unity between the people and the king. Overhaul of the building was Actually a Dutch tactics to Erode the unity Between the people and the king. However, seeing the struggle of the people and the king of Yogyakarta, which took place thereafter, we know that the efforts were unsuccessful. However, seeing the struggle of the people and the king of Yogyakarta, the which stores place thereafter, We Know That the unsuccessful Efforts were the resource persons.
If you want to look at Tugu Jogja as much as he recalled its philosophical meaning, there is a bench overlooking the monument at the corner of Jl. If You Want to look at Tugu Jogja as much as he recalled its Philosophical meaning, 'there is a bench Overlooking the monument at the corner of Jl. Prince Mangkubumi. Prince Mangkubumi. At 05:00 to 06:00 am is the right day, when the air is still fresh and has not been a lot of passing vehicles. At 05:00 to 06:00 am is the right day, Pls the water is still fresh and has not been a lot of passing vehicles. Occasionally you may be greeted with a friendly smile newspaper deliveryman who was heading the office daily circulation of People's Sovereignty. Occasionally you May be greeted with a friendly smile WHO newspaper deliveryman was heading the office daily circulation of People's Sovereignty.
Afternoon until midnight, there are sellers gudeg (Yogyakarta cuisine) at the corner of Jl. Afternoon Until midnight, there are sellers gudeg (Yogyakarta cuisine) at the corner of Jl. Diponegoro. Diponegoro. Famous delicious warm here and the price is reasonable. Famous delicious warm here and the price is reasonable. You can dine while enjoying the scenery Lesbian towards Tugu Yogyakarta which was bathed in light. You can dine while enjoying the Scenery Lesbian Tugu Yogyakarta Towards the which was bathed in light.
Once identical Tugu Jogja Yogyakarta, making many students expressed a sense of excitement after the nomads passed by hugging or kissing college Tugu Jogja. Once identical Tugu Jogja Yogyakarta, making many students expressed a sense of excitement after the Nomads passed by hugging or kissing college Tugu Jogja. Perhaps it also as an expression of affection to the city of Yogyakarta which will soon be left behind, as well as promise that someday he would visit this lovely city again. Perhaps it Also as an expression of affection to the city of Yogyakarta, the which will from soon be left behind, as well as promise That Would he someday visit this lovely city again.
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BALE RAOS - Royal Cuisine Restaurant

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Bale Raos is the only restaurant serving favorite dishes Sultan of Yogyakarta.

BALE Raos
Jl. Magangan Kulon No.1
Sultan's Palace (Close to Market Ngasem)
Phone / Fax: +62 274 415550

BALE RAOS, ROYAL CUISINE RESTAURANT

Sultan's Palace as a cultural center, rich with various types of culture noble civilization which is still quite exis, one culture of food. Now the public can try different Kraton Typical dishes that are served by Bale Raos.

Bale Raos is located around the sultan's palace, in shades of Java architects, building Joglo who stood with the great, and the aura of a thick Kraton you add more and enjoy a meal in Bale Raos.

Bale Raos Restaurant has an indoor capacity of 80 seats are divided in two joglo and the capacity to 200 seatsin the form of a combination of indoor and out door party, with the opening hour is the hour 09:30 to 21:30 pm (except Monday open 9:30 to 15:00 pm).

Serving dishes can be enjoyed in the Bale Raos is:

A'la Carte, buffet lunch or dinner
Dish set menu (full serving waiters)
Elegant banquet riztaffel

Besides enjoying a typical meal, on certain days to present live classical Javanese gamelan and dance (Beksan), and every Saturday night Bale Raos presents live performances of music rumbling.

Trained chefs who will be presenting a high flavor dishes are favorite dishes from lane VII until the Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, and various family dishes Sultan's Palace.

Bale Raos is the right choice for all occasions both formal and non formal. Among other family events, host relationships, gathering, private party, as well as a culinary tour of unique and authentic.

Serving authentice menus from Yogyakarta Palace, among others:

Duck suwir suwir (Sultan HB X)
Kraton Yogyakarta special menu, made from slices of duck meat served with fried pineapple slices and grated kedondong sauce.
Piyik stew (Sultan HB IX)
Terbuiat unique dishes from processed pigeon.
Urip Urip Roll (Sultan HB VII)
Catfish fillets are rolled and then baked served with a sauce dazed.
Studio (Sultan HB VIII - HB X)
The original menu from the Yogyakarta Palace, which is made of sliced beef seasoned with spices that are baked with coconut saputan and clamped with bamboo.
Soup Timlo (Sultan HB X)
Soup java classic combination of ginger and soy sauce flavor and blend of different ingredients.
Beer Java (Sultan HB VIII)
Drinks native of Yogyakarta Palace, which is made from various ingredients such as ginger, wood cup, cloves, orange juice, etc..

Assorted exotic menu at Bale Raos:

Goat Pnggang.
Bestik Tongue
Variations bestik serving beef tongue with thick sauce served with potatoes and serces ongklok (a kind of favorite vegetables stoop Sri Sultan HB IX).
Java Bestik
Beef stew minced with a sweet sauce served with mashed potatoes and sauted vegetables.
Fried Duck Ungkep
Diungkep duck dishes in brown sugar with spices and fried with a sweet taste.

Price:

Drinks: Rp. 5,000 - Rp. 11.000
Food: Rp. 13,500 - Rp. 35.000

For convenience of service, we hope you can make reservations in advance to the +62 274 415550

Various Functions Batik

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Various Functions Batik
Batik art is one of the distinctive art of Indonesia since centuries to thrive. Batik is one proof of the nation's cultural heritage of Indonesia.
Many things can be revealed from such batik art backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, customs, nature and way of life, natural environment, taste, skill level, and others.
The word batik in Java language comes from the word "tick". That word has a meaning associated with a job
smooth, soft, and small, that contain beauty. Batik is the result of drawing patterns on fabric using canting and materials of the night.

Function Batik
One of the functions of batik fashion greatness is as a family palace. In addition to traditional purposes such as ceremonies of birth, marriage, and death. Consumers limited to certain circles or on the order of the nobility and admirer of batik. Uses traditional batik, among others, as long cloth, gloves, dodot scarves, headbands, and a tank top.

1. Long cloth
Long cloth that is a rectangular cloth which is wrapped around the waist. Length to the feet, wide variety of fabrics ranging from 100 cm to 110 cm. The length of cloth about to reach 250 cm. Long cloth worn by men and women.

2. Sarong
Sarong wrapped around the fabric between the sides of the shortest. Width nearly equal to the length of cloth. The length of cloth between 180 cm to 220 cm. Sarong is an original clothing malay community and has been prevalent throughout Indonesia ... ... ... ... ... continued

CAKRA KEMBANG - Star Hotel in Culinary Area Kaliurang Street

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JOGJA - This 3 stars hotel is close to Gadjah Mada University and is surrounded by culinary area in Kaliurang Street. Jogja traditional food gudeg, pizza, steak, and many cafes are open for 24 hours.

HOTEL CAKRA KEMBANG
Jalan kaliurang No. 44,
Km 5,5 Yogyakarta
Phone:
+62 274 563048
+62 274 586807

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Room	Rates	Description
Business	IDR 390,000
Superior	IDR 420,000
Deluxe	IDR 460,000
Executive	IDR 500,000

Extra bed IDR 100,000
Rates are inclusive with taxes and services
Rates are inclusive with breakfast for 2 persons
Check-in time is 1 PM and Check-out time is before 12 PM
Rates are subject to change on holidays and feast days

CAKRA KEMBANG
Star Hotel in Culinary Area Kaliurang Street

Besides offering 3 stars hotel service, Cakra Kembang Hotel is also located in a very special location. Only with few meters walking, you will get to Kaliurang Street, one of the culinary areas in Jogja. 24 hours Circle-K is located right in front of this hotel.

Early morning in this Kaliurang Street, you can find nasi gudeg basah (gravy gudeg) seller easily. If you come on Sunday, take a walk to the south and you will get to Gadjah Mada University (the leading university in Jogja). Many students and people come to this university to gather or jogging while shopping in Sunmor (Sunday Morning). Kaliurang Street is also pampering you with many culinary options such as Dry Gudeg (usually bought by visitors to be brought home), Grilled Ribs, Waroeng Steak, Dunkin Donuts, Pizza Hut, Kedai Kopi (Coffee Shop), Parsley Bakery, Hoka-Hoka Bento, Sederhana Restaurant, Food Fazt, and many more. The strategic location with many public transportations make it a perfect place to start your trip in Jogja.

Cakra Kembang Hotel provides 65 bedrooms; all are equipped with AC, Cable TV, and bathroom (hot and cold water). Some of them are also equipped with bathtub, sofa, and mini bar. There are 2 swimming pools, 1 for adult and 1 for kids. Being tired after a full-day trip in Jogja, get your body back to relax with Spa. This hotel also has a fitness facility, Joglo Restaurant, and meeting room with 180 capacity complete with LCD Projector and Sound System.

Room Facilities

Spacious Rooms (Twin Bed and King size Bed)
AC, Cable TV
Bathroom with shower (bathtub for Superior Room)
Hot and Cold Water
Refrigerator
Coffee Maker
Free Hotspot (WI-Fi)

Hotel Facilities & Services

Swimming Pool
Fitness centre
Spa
Restaurant (50-70 persons)
Meeting room (up to 100 persons) with LCD, Screen, Sound System, AC, Hotspot
Business Centre
Free hotspot (WI-Fi)
Laundry and dry clean service
Pick up service
Minimarket
Travel agent
Taxi and Car Rental
24 Hours Services
24 Hours Doctor on Call

BATIK HOTEL YOGYAKARTA - A Hotel in Malioboro with Traditional Javanese Ambience

2011-05-14T09:55:00.001-07:00

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JOGJA - Located in Malioboro, this hotel offers the ambience of truly Jogja. A joglo as the main building and cottages are surrounded by beautiful tropical garden.

HOTEL BATIK YOGYAKARTA
BATIK PALACE COTTAGE)
Jl. Dagen, Taman Komplek Yuono, Yogyakarta
Phone:
+62 274 561828
+62 274 561823

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Room	Rates	Description
Standard Room	IDR 330,000	For 2 persons, AC, TV, Telephone, Shower, Hot Water
Moderate Cottage	IDR 400,000	For 2 persons, AC, TV, Telephone, Bath Tub, Hot Water
Special Cottage	IDR 460,000	For 2 persons, AC, TV, Telephone, Free mini bar, Bath Tub, Hot Water, Pool View
Family Room	IDR 475,000	For 3 persons, AC, TV, Telephone, Shower, Hot Water

Afternoon Tea & Coffee
Inclusive 21% tax and service, breakfast.
There will be additional surcharge during peak seasons

HOTEL BATIK YOGYAKARTA
A Hotel in Malioboro with Traditional Javanese Ambience

Batik Hotel Yogyakarta, known as Batik Palace Cottage before, is an ideal place to stay when you visit Yogyakarta. It is located in Malioboro, the heart of Jogja city. Relaxing traditional Javanese building and friendly greetings from staffs will be the first two things you felt when you come in to this hotel. Walking inside, you will be amazed with cottages surrounded by beautiful green tropical garden. In a glance, this hotel looks like a hidden village in the middle of the city.

Enjoy your dinner in traditional atmosphere of Sidomukti Restaurant. They offer delicious Indonesian food, Chinese food, and also Western food. This hotel also has 2 swimming pools, one for kids and another one for adult. You can also just sitting down and relaxing while watching your kids swimming. Batik Hotel Yogyakarta also provides you pick up and drop off service from and to the airport, bus station, or train station.

Not far from the hotel, you will find Sosrowijayan Street, the second most popular tourist kampong after Prawirotaman. You will find cafes, book rentals, tour agents, plane and train ticket agents, and many becaks (pedicabs) ready to take you go around Malioboro or the shopping center of batik and bakpia not so far from this place. Malioboro, Beringharjo Market, Vrederburg Fort, Yogyakarta Royal Palace, Water Castle, Tugu Jogja, and the Science Park are some interesting places you can go to by walking.

Hotel Facilities & Services

Private air conditioning room
Television
Bath tub and shower with hot and cold water
Swimming pool for adult and children
Sidomukti restaurant
Parking area
Car rental
laundry service

JENTRA DAGEN - Affordable Luxury near Malioboro

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JOGJA - Jentra Dagen Hotel offers easy access to Malioboro, the heart of Jogja city, new building, ideal rooms and Merapi view in affordable price.

HOTEL JENTRA DAGEN
Jl. Dagen 85 Malioboro Yogyakarta
Phone:
+62 274 580789

Room	Rates	Description
Superior Room	IDR 372,500
Deluxe Room	IDR 432,000
Family Room	IDR 582,500
Executive Room	IDR 650,000
Suite Room	IDR 875,000

Rates are including breakfast, tax and service
Rates subject to change without prior notice
Credit Card Accepted

HOTEL JENTRA DAGEN
Affordable Luxury near Malioboro

Jentra Dagen Hotel has 2 very special suite rooms. Located on the highest level of the hotel, these rooms offer the truly privacy. The room was designed in cozy and warm interior; a big bed is separate from the private living room, a spacious bathroom with bathtub, parquet floor, open balcony with view of the city of Jogja with Merapi in the background. For you who are planning of honeymoon in Jogja, this suite room is the best option. Imagine the romantic candle light dinner in open space, in the middle of heart beat of Jogja.

This new hotel was built in modern minimalist concept, offering luxury in very affordable price. The room is equipped with AC, bathroom with hot and cold water, telephone, multi TV channel, kettle electric, and breakfast for 2 persons. Free hotspot is available in the lobby. Malioboro can be reached within 5 minutes walking, where you can also visit Beringharjo Market and the Royal Palace. Tugu Train Station is only a few hundred meters away, while Adisucipto International Airport can be reached in 15 minutes by car or taxi.

Room Facilites

AC
Multi TV channel
Shower / Bathub
Hot and cold water
Telephone
Kettle electric
Mini Bar
Welcome drink

Hotel Facilities & Services

Wi-fi Internet
Choffe shop
Restaurant
Meeting Facilities
Laundry service
Free Parking

HOTEL GRIYA PERSADA - 3 Stars Hotel in Kaliurang Tourism Area

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JOGJA - Griya Persada is the only star hotel which is located in Kaliurang Tourism Area. Equipped with swimming pool facility, gymnasium, play ground, restaurant, meeting room, and free Wi-Fi.

HOTEL GRIYA PERSADA
Jl.Boyong 99, Kaliurang Barat, Hargobinangun, Sleman, Yogyakarta
Phone:
+62 274 4464401
+62 274 4464402

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Room	Rates	Description
Deluxe Room	IDR 400,000
Superior Room	IDR 600,000
Family Room	IDR 900,000
President Suite	IDR 1,000,000

Extra bed: IDR 100,000 (Breakfast Included)
Inclusive 21% tax and service, breakfast.
There will be additional surcharge during peak seasons
Check-in time at 0.1 PM and Check-out time at 12 PM.

HOTEL GRIYA PERSADA
3 Stars Hotel in Kaliurang Tourism Area

Kaliurang is the perfect place to enjoy natural charm in the north end of Jogja. Situated at the foothills of Mt. Merapi with chilly air and its beautiful natural view, Griya Persada Hotel will give comfort in natural luxurious nuance.

This hotel is suitable for those who are having a holiday with their family, special swimming pool for kids is available and exciting play ground. Want more exciting experience? You and your family can go directly to Kaliurang Tourism Area, the location is only 500 meters away from the hotel. Here, there are spacious play ground with various games. If you want to enjoy Kaliurang's view, you can get around using rabbit train which is well known as sepoer. Enjoy the holiday sensation as nyonya (madam) and meener (sir). Before going back to the hotel, why don't you stop by for a while to taste the authentic culinary of Kaliurang, that is jadah tempe.

If you come with your company group who intend to have gathering or meeting in more quiet ambience, this hotel will give its best service. There are 3 meeting rooms with capacity from 20 up to 400 seats, completed with facilities such as white board, stationery, sound system, LCD projector, internet connection, lobby for coffee break, pantry and toilet. Let us take care all your meeting needs.

The Luxurious Three Stars Hotel, slurring with natural ambience of chilly mountain will make your journey in Kaliurang absolutely memorable.

Room Facilites

Double bed / Twin bed
TV
AC
Telepon
Free Hotspot
Minibar
Ruang Tamu (President Suite)
Meja Kerja (President Suite)
Private Bathroom
Hot and Cold Water

Hotel Facilities & Services

Swimming pool
Fitness centre
Play ground
Turgo restaurant
Free Hotspot
24 hour security
24 hour service
Parking area

MATAHARI HOTEL - Hotel with International Standard Services

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JOGJA - Matahari Hotel is the 2-star hotel with international standard services, and it gives you the accessibility to go Jogja's interest points, such Kraton, Panggung Krapyak, Malioboro, and the famous Southern Beach.

HOTEL MATAHARI
Jl. Parangtritis 123 Yogyakarta
Phone:
+62 274 372020
+62 274 372953

Room	Rates	Description
Standard Room A	IDR 260,000	with cold water
Standard Room B	IDR 280,000	with hot water
Moderate Room	IDR 300,000
Superior Room	IDR 320,000
Family Room	IDR 390,000
Deluxe Room	IDR 550,000
Family Suite Room	IDR 750,000

Extra bed: IDR 75,000
The rate includes 21% service and government tax
Breakfast is included
Check-out time at 12.00 noon.
Late check out on request and depend on the room availability

MATAHARI HOTEL
Hotel with International Standard Services

Located in downtown of Jogja, exactly on the main thoroughfares between Jogja and southern beach. Its location is also in Prawirotaman area, the most popular foreigners village. You can reach many Jogja's tourist attraction easily because of our strategic area.

You are only 5 minutes away from Malioboro and Sultan's Palace, the heart of Jogja in 0 km. To reach the mystical southern beach, you only need 25 minutes; even you can go there by bus that pass the hotel.

The Matahari Hotel's General Manager has long experiences in managing the international-hotel network in Indonesia. So that Matahari Hotel serves you with the international-standard services. This makes us as the best star hotel around Jl Parangtritis area.

You can feel the warmth of Jogja in its 64 cozy bedrooms. And also 2 deluxe rooms and a family suite will bring you to the highest level of luxury respite.

The excellent point of Matahari Hotel is also in its 4 convention rooms that can handle 20-300 conventioners. The convention rooms have the complete facilities, that many companies usually held meetings and conventions, or any other activities.

Matahari Hotel provides the best sport and recreation facilities. It has fitness centre with the complete equipments. And try our olympic-sized swimming pool. You can also enjoy our coffee lounge, and restaurant and cocktail bar.

Hotel Facilities & Services

Restaurant and cocktail bar
24 jam room service
Banquet facilities
Sport and recreation
laundry service
Coffee lounge
Pool cafe
Taxi service
Freeparking
Guest relations officer

THE JAYAKARTA YOGYAKARTA HOTEL & SPA - Ideally Located Just 5 Minutes from the Airport

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JOGJA - We make your business a real pleasure and your leisure a real good experience.

THE JAYAKARTA YOGYAKARTA HOTEL & SPA
Jl. Laksda Adisucipto (Jl. Solo) km 8
Yogyakarta Indonesia
Phone:
+62 274 488418

Room	Rates	Description
Standard	IDR 545,000
Deluxe Garden View	IDR 636,000
Deluxe Pool View	IDR 696,000
Executive	IDR 787,000
Junior Suite	IDR 2,118,000
Jayakarta Suite	IDR 4,235,000

Extra Bed: IDR 210,000
All rates are nett (including breakfast, tax, and service charge)

THE JAYAKARTA YOGYAKARTA HOTEL & SPA
Ideally Located Just 5 Minutes from the Airport

Yogyakarta, home of the famous Borobudur and Prambanan Temples, is a destination not to be missed by those looking for the ancient culture of Indonesia.

THE JAYAKARTA YOGYAKARTA HOTEL & SPA has tried to recreate the atmosphere of ancient Yogyakarta within the property using the splendid design of the palaces for the interior decoration.

THE JAYAKARTA YOGYAKARTA HOTEL & SPA is ideally located just 5 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes from the famous shopping area of Malioboro.

The 129 rooms and suite are air conditioned, satellite TV, IDD telephone, mini bar and bathroom with bath/shower combinations. Rooms feature either a balcony or terrace most with garden views.

The property has a selection of meeting rooms to meet most needs, be they conventions or seminars. Meeting rooms vary in size and can handle meeting from 10 to 200 and a variety of audio visual aids are also available.

There are two restaurant and bars serving a variety of western and Indonesian specialties.

THE JAYAKARTA YOGYAKARTA HOTEL & SPA also offers services including swimming pool, a fitness center, massage and spa facility, tennis court, children's pool and playground as well as some other interesting features on the nearby river.

Hotel Facilities & Services

129 rooms and suite
Meeting Rooms with Audio Visual Equipment
Swimming pool
Fitness center
Massage and spa facility
Tennis court
Children's pool and playground

POSE IN - The Only Smart Hotel in Jogja that Provide Bigger Room

2011-05-14T06:54:00.000-07:00

JOGJA - Pose In Hotel Jogja is new and imaginative select service hotels for smart business and leisure travelers who appreciate style, functionality and a good value. It's really uncomplicated and straight forward guest services.

POSE IN HOTEL
Jl. Mayjend Sutoyo no.62 Yogyakarta Indonesia
Phone:
+62 274 371975

Room	Rates	Description
Standard Room	IDR 350,000
Superior Room	IDR 400,000
Deluxe Room	IDR 460,000

Inclusive breakfast, 21% tax and service
Surcharge period: 27 December 2010 until 1 January 2011, 30% from room rate

POSE IN HOTEL JOGJA
The Only Smart Hotel in Jogja that Provide Bigger Room.
Stylist, fun, fresh and friendly room has double or twin beds. These friendly rooms are equipped with LG LCD TV's, remote controlled AC's, modern bathroom with standing showers and offers free WiFi connections throughout.Every room has an easy to use security key card locking system for peace of mind as well as deal the business.

9 Reasons in choosing Pose In Hotel

The only one of his most dynamic concept, simple & complete
Very attractive hotel packages
Having spacious and modern rooms
The most varied food menu
Professional service & elegance
System of smart customization interesting arrangement, neat and classy
Internet facilities
Comfortable beds
More than 28 channels TV

Location

Pura Wisata: 5 minutes
Taman Pintar: 10 minutes
Malioboro: 10 minutes
Pasar Beringharjo: 10 minutes
Tamansari: 10 minutes
Kraton: 10 minutes
Benteng Vrederburg: 10 minutes
Gedung Agung: 10 minutes
Sentral oleh-oleh khas Jogja: 15 minutes
Taman Satwa Dongkelan: 10 minutes
Tugu Railway Station: 15 minutes
Adisutjipto Airport: 20 minutes

Room Facilites

Flat TV
Hotspots
Hot & cool water
25 TV Channel
Telephone
Safe deposit box
Magnetic card key
Delicious breakfast

JOGJA

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POTRET JOGJA

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STASIUN TUGU - One of the Oldest Train Stops in Indonesia

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STASIUN TUGU - One of the Oldest Train Stops in Indonesia
Presumably there's no train stop is located sestrategis Tugu Station, Yogyakarta. How not, the main station in this warm city located right in the heart of the city and close to many interesting attractions. Off the train at this station, you do not have to waste time to reach the hotel and shopping center. Malioboro which is located just south of the station offers a number of star hotels and jasmine as well as traditional and modern shopping centers.

Tugu Station began serving the transportation needs since May 2, 1887, some 15 years after Lempuyangan Station. Originally, this station used only for transit rail transport crops from the area in Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi. But since 1 Febnruari 1905, this station wagon began to be used for transit passengers. Path outside the town first built in 1899, connecting Yogyakarta and Surakarta.

Starting from a small station, Tugu station has now become one of the largest station in Indonesia. Has 6 train lines, this station serves transportation of almost all major cities in Java. More than 20 train departures and arrivals take place every day, whether the train of economic, business and executive. There are different offers train and departure time to go to a specific area so you have many choices.

Because built during the Dutch colonial, then the architecture of the building is so thick with the feel of Europe. Once off the train, you will immediately recognize it from the doors of big brown and tall ceilings established by the color of a white wall. You also can enjoy the charm of the station building, which until now still retained its authenticity from the front. The building looks magnificent with large door and two roof rail umbrella.

Tugu Station is one of the big stations that still retain its function as a place to train maintenance, unlike the large stations generally are now only as a transit. Therefore, you can wander into the corners of the station to witness the activities of the mechanic trains and train stations to trace this maturity. Some employees at this station enough to know the history of the station, so it can be invited talk.

When you go to the west of the station, you will see where the train locomotive repair. You must be amazed because it can be observed in detail each component in the locomotive. In fact, you can observe the machine from below because there is a ladder toward the bottom of the locomotive is 'parked'. Not far from there, you can see the ancient statue of a black carriage which is also interesting to enjoy.

Walk a little to the south, you can see where the train car repairs. Although I can not go, you can peeked at the fence white-blue iron fence that surrounds it. Looking upward, it would appear Sebuat train parts are placed in the yellow tower. Parts that are the crane connector train carriages that have been used since the Dutch. If you are walking again to the north, it will encounter the janitors train.

If you arrive or depart on time going to evening, it is time to stand between channels 4 and 6 and look to the west. Beautiful sunset views will be found when clear sky, combined with the railways that the farther it will look like the lines that eventually coalesce into a single point. The existence of the tower crane rail and street children who brought the music scene will raise keeksotikan dusk.

Satisfied enjoy the beauty of the station, you can start your tour in Yogyakarta. Various kinds of transportation means of transportation available at this station. You can ride tricycles to the Sultan's Palace and sales bakpia in Pathuk. If you want to travel some distance, you can use the city bus or taxi, while if the will direct shopping, you just walk up the Malioboro which is located right in the southern part.

Script: Yunanto Wiji Utomo
Photo & Artistic: Singgih Dwi Cahyanto

Variety of decorative batik

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Variety of decorative batik
Batik is a traditional Indonesian population has been growing since past. Habits make decorative painting has been known since the days of cave walls. Cave wall paintings found in South Sulawesi, Southeast Sulawesi, Muna Island, the island of Seram, Kei Kecil Island, New Guinea and Borneo. Paintings that depict various human hand stamped in a variety of positions, animals, sun, spears, shields, boats, and various geometric shapes.

Variety of decorative batik is a picture of himself and declared a state of the environment creator. When the ornament is used continuously and become habits of society, it would be tradition.

In Indonesia, batik is made in various areas, especially Java. Each region has a unique and distinctive features in the decoration and good color. As a united nation, Indonesia has a similar taste. Batik is experiencing renewed due to a combination of culture between regions, social circumstances and external influences. Batik art develops dynamically without losing the characteristics of a typical area.

As with any culture, decoration could change. The change was influenced by the environment and developing procedures. Accordingly, batik decoration is divided into two groups, namely coastal batik palace and batik.

In addition there are also decorative batik decoration called jumputan. Jumputan also a motif fabric created by menjumput fabric and cloth binding. Therefore, fabric jumputan also often called ikat cloth.

Bukit Bintang, Beautiful Jogja from a Different Angle

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Bukit bintang

There have not been to BUKIT BINTANG, unfortunately if you've never been star hill,, PORTRAIT OF YOGYAKARTA tell you a little about BUKIT BINTANG.
Well how long ago I was impressed with the scenery is so beautiful, viewed from different viewpoints are still many beautiful sights in the beautiful jogja.Panorama extend in the hills Pathuk, Gunungkidul. Jogja which during the hot and sultry looks cool and the beautiful from this location.
The view from Mount Night Jogja Patuk (BUKIT BINTANG)
No wonder many tourists are perched in a place like this, especially young children. The food vendors were scrambling to sell the place because it is definitely without ngiklan their stalls full.
In the afternoon before the evening is a time when the visitors thronged the place. Pemandangn Sunsets is a 'top event' at Bukit Bintang. Giving the name "Star Hill" is also not arbitrary.
This place called Bukit Bintang because at night, we can see the view from the top and light jogja houses look like stars. Moreover, the night skyline makes the city of Yogyakarta as one with the sky.
Unfortunately, the way to Bukit Bintang is not as beautiful as the scenery. roads that are not too wide that the winding and many cars and motorcycles passed. So, for those who want to go there, fight to overcome this obstacle.
okay we think you should try it,,

Jogja Expo Center ( JEC )

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jogja expo center

YOGYAKARTA - Jogja Expo Center (JEC) is a multifunctional building that can be used also or you rent a wedding and meeting place. Jogja Expo Center is a building area of 1 hectare which were built by the DIY, which is equipped with modern infrastructure that can facilitate MICE activities with only a roof just in 1 building.
The total area of 14 square Jogja Expo Center includes several buildings and buildings to support the MICE activities such as hotels, malls, international restaurants, and warehouses to support the mission of Jogja Expo Center as a center of international trade and business service centers.
Jogja Expo Center complex near the airport (15 minutes) and can be reached easily from all areas in the city of Yogyakarta. Since its inauguration by the President of Indonesia, Megawati Sukarnoputri, the complex has been widely used for various national and international events.
Based on statistical data, these events have a productive daily visitors around 5000 to 10,000 people. These visitors not only from Yogyakarta but also from other provinces in Indonesia danbahkan from abroad.
Jogja Expo Center is prepared with large parking area including a helicopter pad and space for containers of 40 feet with a total capacity of twenty trucks.

Tabahnya hati seorang penjual nasi kucing keliling

2011-04-19T10:06:00.000-07:00

kali ini POTRET JOGJA akan sedikit bercerita tentang seorang bapak tua yang keseharianya berjualan nasi kucing keliling, beberapa waktu lalu saya menjumpai seorang bpak tua yang berhenti disebuah pom bensin hanya untuk meminta sedikit air putih, saya memberinya air putih dan sedikit bertanya-tanya kpada bpak itu,, dengan kndisinya yng sudah tua ,, dia masih sanggup memberi makn ke 5 anaknya yng diantaranya ada yang masih berumur 7 tahun, dengan penghasilan rata-rata 20 rbu perhari sungguh memperihainkan nasib bpak itu, "saya hanya ingin membahagiakan semua anak-anak saya" itulah prinsip bapak penjual nasi kucing keliling tersebut, sedikit saja curahan hati saya semoga bisa menjadikan anda sebagai contoh yang baik bagi kehidupan anda,, terimakasih dan silahkan berkomentar.

Angkringan Jogja

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Angkringan Lik Man is managed by the son of Mbah Pairo, first angkringan sellers in Yogyakarta. Have a special drink Kopi Joss, jogja angkringan was once a place to spend the night a number of prominent figures in Indonesia.
Angkringan Lik Man, Enjoy Night in Yogyakarta with Kopi Joss
Do you know a place in Yogyakarta where students, bloggers and cyber communities, such as chatter, journalists, artists, pedicab drivers, to the vendors love to talk casually? If you studied in Yogyakarta, where you had a discussion with friends about the paper's themes or tasks? Among the places you mentioned, certainly angkringan Lik Man, which lies north of Tugu Station to be one of them. Naturally, because the place has become a favorite of many people.
PORTRAIT OF YOGYAKARTA invites you to enjoy the feel Angkringan Lik Man who ever felt by many people. You can walk to the north of the Malioboro or Tugu Station to find a small road to the west, then turn. You'll find this famous not far from the corner, precisely on the left side of the road. Characteristics, there are two baskets that are connected with bamboo, charcoal brazier with a smoldering, and a row of glass arranged.
Angkringan Lik Man is legendary because the seller is the first generation of this famous traders in Yogyakarta, which generally come from Klaten. Lik Man whose original name was the son Mbah Siswo Raharjo Pairo, angkringan traders who sold the first in Yogyakarta since the 1950s. Stall with this famous used to be called 'ting ting hik' bequeathed to Lik Man in 1969. Since then, other angkringans mushroomed in Yogyakarta.
Once in this famous open at 18:00, you can order drinks hot or cold. Favorite beverage is coffee Joss, coffee served with hot charcoal. Excess caffeine content of coffee is low because neutralized by charcoal. Do not worry it's just a myth, because Kopi Joss was born from research students of the University of Gadjah Mada University who often hang on Angkringan Lik Man.
Various foods are also provided, there is a cat sego berlauk oseng tempeh and sauce and fried anchovies until misbegotten (compacted sticky foods from savory taste) fuel. Sego cats in Angkringan Lik Man that cost USD $ 1000.00 not less tasty with other dishes because the rice fluffier and oseng terinya tempeh and sauce seasoned just right. Enjoying sego cat who always served warm in a state with a side dish or fried eggs in addition to delicious satay is also not to spend much money.
If you find food in cold conditions, you can ask the seller to warm by burning. Side dishes that become more delicious when baked is mendoan (fried tempeh flour), tofu quid, tempeh bacem, endas (chicken head), and of course the misbegotten. If not comfortable eating alone or with a pack of rice you eat in large quantities, the seller angkringan provide comfort dish for your meal.
You can choose a seat in the two spaces provided. If you want to chat with the traders, you can sit near the basket or brazier. Addition to being able to tell by Lik Man, sitting near the basket will make it easier if you want to add food. But if you want more berakraban with friends, you can sit on mats on the sidewalk held lengthwise across the street. No need to worry that not enough space for the long sidewalk that was called the mat almost 100 meters.
While seated, you are given the freedom to speak anything. The people who often come to this famous place to talk about various things, from serious themes such as demonstrations and plan a theme issue of the magazine up to the light like a student where a holiday or just want to ridicule not clear who is often called gojeg beggar. There was no formal ban, but a clear need to maintain the culture of this famous, namely tepo sliro (tolerance), willingness to share and biso rumongso (keeping other people's feelings). Can be interpreted not have to fight for places and appreciate others who sat nearby.
A number of prominent figures have made Angkringan Lik Man as a place to enjoy the night. There Butet Katarajasa, Djaduk Ferianto, Emha Ainun Nadjib, Bondan Nusantara until Marwoto. So, you should not miss the atmosphere of the night without a visit to the city of Yogyakarta Angkringan Lik Man. Enjoy the feel that once enjoyed by many people in Yogyakarta and a number of figures mentioned above.
Script: Yunanto Wiji Utomo
Photo & Artistic: Singgih Dwi Cahyanto

YOGYAKARTA / YOGYAKARTA - a paradise for tourists on the island of Java, Indonesia

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YOGYAKARTA (familiar with the name ofJogja), famous for its kebudayaanya jogja, tours, special food, and many other universities.JOGJA located in the middle of Java Island - Indonesia, where everything was cheap.

(PORTRAIT JOGJA)

Borobudur

A thousand years ago, Yogyakarta is the center of the ancient Mataram kingdom prosperous and has a high civilization. This royal temple built Borobudu r which is the largest Buddhist temple in the world, 300 years before Angkor Wat in Cambodia.Other relics are the temple of Prambanan, Ratu Boko Palace, and dozens of other temples that have been restored and are still buried under the ground.

But by some mysterious reason, the Ancient Mataram Kingdom central government moved to East Java in the 10th century.Magnificent temples were abandoned and partially buried by the eruption of Mount Merapi material. Slowly, the Yogyakartaregion went back into the thick forest.

Six hundred years later, Panembahan Senopati establish Islamic Mataram kingdom in this region. Once again Yogyakarta to witness the history of empire that controls the island of Java and its surroundings. Islamic Mataram Kingdom has left a trail of ruins of the citadel and royal tombs in Kotagede now known as a center for silver inYogyakarta.

Puppet Show

Giyanti agreement in 1755 dividing the kingdom of Mataram Islam became Kasunan Surakarta, based in the city of Solo and Yogyakarta Sultanate who founded the palace in the city of Yogyakarta. Kraton (palace) was still standing until now and still serves as a residence sultan and his family, complete with hundreds of courtiers who voluntarily run a tradition in the midst of changing times. At the palace, every day there are cultural performances of wayang kulit performances, gamelan, Javanese dance, etc..

Yogyakarta at the present is a place of tradition and modern dynamics go hand in hand. In Yogyakarta there are courts with hundreds of courtiers loyal to the tradition, but also there is the University of Gadjah Mada University, which is one of the leading universities in Southeast Asia. In Yogyakarta, some people living in an agrarian culture is thick, but there are also the student with life-style pop. In Yogyakarta there are traditional markets and handicrafts while standing next to the mall, no less hectic.

Beach Sundak

At the north end of Yogyakarta, you will see Mount Merapi stands proudly as high as 9738 feet. This mountain is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia. Traces the fierce eruption of Mount Merapi in 2006 and can be witnessed in the village of Kaliadem, 30 km from the city of Yogyakarta. Landscape style Mooi Indië green expanse of rice fields and Mount Merapi in the background can still be seen on the outskirts of the city of Yogyakarta.

In the southern part of Yogyakarta, you will find many beaches.The most famous beach is Parangtritis with legend Nyi Roro Kidul, Yogyakarta but also has natural beaches in Gunung Kidul beautiful. You can see Sadeng which is a primordial Solo River estuary before a powerful tectonic forces lifted the surface of the southern island of Java so that the flow of the river turned to the north like today. You also can visit the beach which has 250 channels Siung rock climbing, Beach Sundak, and others.

Malaysia has the world's tallest twin towers, Prambanan Temple Yogyakarta has a towering 47 meters tall and is made by hand 1100 years earlier. Singapore has a modern life, Yogyakarta has a traditional agrarian society. Thailand and Bali has beautiful beaches, Yogyakarta has natural beaches and Mount Merapi, which saves the story of how powerful the forces of nature.

A unique combination of ancient temples, history, tradition, culture, and the forces of nature make Yogyakarta is well worth a visit. blog PORTRAIT JOGJ A will help you plan a visit toYogyakarta and enjoy the best charm of this place. We provide abundant information about the sights, star hotels, cheap hotels, restaurants, food stalls, travel agents, rental car and all the information you need to travel to Yogyakarta / Jogja.

MONUMEN JOGJA KEMBALI (MONJALI) - Jejak Peristiwa Enam Jam di Yogyakarta

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Monjali

In six hours of Dutch troops in a mess. An attack which initiated the return of sovereignty of the Republic of Indonesia.

MONUMENT JOGJA BACK (MONJALI) - TRACK EVENTS IN YOGYAKARTA SIX HOURS

March 1, 1949, 06:00
Yogyakarta City Centre

The sound of sirens sounded marks a break from the Dutch defense post. Under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Suharto, commander of Brigade 10 regions Wehrkreise III, began pounding the Dutch defense after obtaining approval from the Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX as the originator of the attack. Dutch troops that since the Dutch Military Aggression II in December 1948 was distributed to small outposts, scattered and weakened. During six hours of the Indonesian military (TNI) succeeded in occupying the city of Yogyakarta, after hitting the Dutch troops. Promptly at 12.00 noon, according to the plan, all military forces withdrew from the center of the city when the Dutch aid arrived. A major defeat for the Dutch.

The battle, known as the General March 1 attack which is the first demonstration of the international world that the military still has the strength to hold the resistance as well as stating that the Republic of Indonesia is still there. This was triggered after the Dutch government has arrested and exiled Bung Karno and Bung Hatta to Sumatra, propaganda that the Republic of Indonesia had not existed.

News resistance for six hours was then rumored to Wonosari, forwarded to Bukit Tinggi, then Burma, New Delhi (India), and ends at the UN headquarters in New York. From this news, the United Nations who regard Indonesia has been an independent force held a Commission of Three Kingdoms (KTN). The meeting held at Hotel Des Indes Jakarta on 14 April 1949, Indonesia was represented by Moh. Roem and representatives of the Dutch-led Van Royen, resulting in an agreement signed on May 7, 1949. This agreement came to be called by agreement Roem Royen (Roem Royen Statement). In this agreement, the Dutch were forced to withdraw its troops from Indonesia, and to the President and Vice President, Soekarno-Hatta to Yogyakarta. Until finally on 27 December 1949 the Dutch formally hand over sovereignty to the Republic of Indonesia.

THE IMPLICIT AND EXPLICIT MEANINGS IN TETENGGER HISTORY

To commemorate the historical events of national struggle, on June 29, 1985 built Monument Yogya Kembali (Monjali). Laying the first stone of 31.8-meter-high monument made by HB IX after performing a traditional ceremony planting buffalo head. Four years later, on July 6, 1989, the building was finished. Opening was inaugurated by President Suharto with the signing of the inscription.

The monument is situated in the hamlet of protruding, Sariharjo Village, District choosed, Sleman Kapubaten is shaped mountain, which became the symbol of fertility also has to preserve the cultural significance of prehistoric ancestor. Laying bangunanpun follow the culture of Yogyakarta, located on the imaginary axis connecting the Merapi, Monument, Palace, Stage Tritis Krapyak and Parang. "Macrocosmic Axis or Axis of Life" as Gunadi on YogYES. Imaginary point in the building which stands on 5.6 hectare of land can be seen on the third floor, precisely at the site of the founding of the flagpole.

Yogya Kembali Monument Name typify the functioning again and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia as tetengger history of the Dutch army pullback withdrawn from the capital of Yogyakarta on June 29, 1949 and the return of President Soekarno, Vice-President Mohammad Hatta and other officials on July 6, 1949 in Yogyakarta.

SILENT AIRCRAFT REPLICA UP SPACE

Entering the area of the monument is located about three miles from the center of Yogyakarta city, visitors are greeted by a replica aircraft Cureng near the east door and replica aircraft Guntai near the west door. Stepping up the podium in the west and east, visitors can see two-wheeled machine guns complete with the seats, before descending towards the foot of the mountain front yard monument. At the southern end of the courtyard stood a wall which contains 420 names of fallen fighters between December 19, 1948 until June 29, 1949, and his poetry Karawang Bekasi Chairil Anwar for the unknown heroes.

The monument is surrounded by a pond (moat) which is divided by four road towards the main building. The road linking west and east with the entrance floor that consists of four rooms that serve at least 1,000 collections on One in March, before the independence struggle to the city of Yogyakarta became the capital of Indonesia. Students' Army uniform and chairs litter the Great General Sudirman are kept there. In addition, there is also the main meeting room, which is located adjacent room I. The room was a circle with a diameter of 25 meters is a functional room, because it is rented for seminars or weddings.

Meanwhile, the road north and south to connect with stairs to the second floor on the outer wall that circles the building is carved with 40 reliefs depicting the struggle of peoples from 17 August 1945 to December 28, 1949. Some historical events such as physical struggle and diplomacy since the proclamation of Independence, the return of President and Vice President to Yogyakarta and the formation of People's Security Forces are pictured in the reliefs. While in the building, 10 dioramas encircling the building and picturing an imaginary situations when the Dutch attacked Maguwo on December 19, 1948, SU One March, Roem Royen Agreement, until the proclamation warning August 17, 1949 at Gedung Agung Yogyakarta.

The top floor is a quiet place a circle, equipped with a flagpole fitted with red and white flag in the middle of the room, relief of a hand depicting a physical struggle on the west wall and the struggle of diplomacy on the east wall. The room named Garbha Graha it serves as a place to pray and contemplate the heroes of their struggle.

During this struggle can only be heard through the history teachers at school, or the story of a grandfather on his grandson. Monumen Yogya Kembali provides a clearer picture of how independence was achieved. Considering the various dioramas, relief is engraved or collection of clothing to weapons ever used by freedom fighters. One place that will satisfy all the desires of knowledge about the way the Indonesian nation to achieve independence.

Yogya Kembali Monument
Ring Road Utara, Yogyakarta
Phone: +62274 868 225.

Schedule of visits:
Tuesday till Sunday: At 08.00 16:00
Monday: Closed
Entrance fee: Adult Rp.5000, Foreign Tourist Rp.7.500
Especially for groups (more than 30 people), the tariff cut of 10 percent. While the kindergarten child receives a discount rate of 50 percent per child.

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SOURCE: www.yogyes.com

I CAFE - Serving High Taste Menu

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I Cafe is located in the city center, exactly in Jl.Cik Di Tiro No. 18 Yogyakarta. Serving Brunch, Lunch and Dinner, open daily 10:00 am until 1:00 pm.

I CAFE
Cik Di Tiro 18 Yogyakarta 55223 Indonesia
Phone: +62 274 544428
Fax: +62 274 544428

INDRALOKA GARDEN RESTAURANT, SERVING THE HIGH TASTE MENU

I Cafe offers a varied menu ranging from traditional menu, national and international. In the first Cafe you can enjoy fried rice java menu, java godhog noodles wedang even klangenan. You can also enjoy fettucini, spaghetti and a wide range of steaks. For those of you who gave priority to health care available special menu Fried Rice Sun Chlorella, tasty fried rice with green color with the material of freshwater green algae and other nutrients that nourish them there are vitamins A, B and C and carbohydrate content and Omega 3 is good for brain growth .

I Cafe can accommodate a variety of events such as wedding photographs, shower, wedding, anniversary, barbecue party, special dinners, product launching, exhibition, meeting with movie together even though relations. I ± Cafe can accommodate 150 people in one area of the garden. I Cafe which has a hanging garden concept and Homy very representative of the young people to hang out, where nostalgia for the family, even where the sharing with business partners. First Cafe has facilities such as Wifi, LCD Projectors, Wide Screen which can be used for FREE. While dining with family, will feel more romantic atmosphere again while listening to the strains of Acoustic Live Music presented on a regular basis every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights.

Want to enjoy the Cafe but I can not come directly? Easy, call us at + 62 274 5444 28. With a minimum purchase of 50,000, - we will inter-FREE for your order is still in the city. Want more closely with I Cafe and know every event that is on I Cafe? Join in the FB: icafejogja@gmail.com. For further information contact us on +62274 544 428.

warung burjo

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warung burjo
Burjo, that's where it is commonly known by most people, especially students. Burjo is an acronym for Mung Bean Porridge, which is one type of food sold at these stalls. In addition to green bean porridge, burjo stalls also sell a variety of snacks that are usually eaten by the students include: instant noodles, fried rice, bananas Molen, banana caramel, bakwan, magelangan, chicken porridge, tea, milk, coffee, and the most important cigarette retail . Price Affairs, burjo conform with the financial conditions of students in general. The prices offered ranged between USD 500 - USD 5000, the cheapest price is occupied by a variety of fried foods, and most expensive magelangan occupied by eggs. It seems that the benefits of stalls burjo from other stalls there at a very cheap price compared to others. In addition, the stall is a stall that has burjo services 24 hours straight without stopping, the system turns on the shop burjo waitress did not stop serving those customers who come and go. Alternate system is also not absolutely enforced, sometimes the waiter who is not a fixed tenure even helped another friend a job. "Liburnyaenggak there, but if ya want permission may, tapikalo truly destitute condition." Suryana said, a servant of one of the stalls in the region burjo Road Ground. In fact, in addition to stalls burjo, in Yogyakarta there are 24 other stalls, namely Jogja Group whose owners come from the area of Bantul, Yogyakarta. However, although the owner of the Group derived from Yogyakarta Jogja, the image seems to stall burjo can not invincible among the students. By students, stalls burjo serve as the arena together, make new friends and learn form the socialization with various circles. "Adalho some friends got a girlfriend because burjo met at the stall." Said Andre a third-degree student, Faculty of Law, University of Gadjah Mada added. Warung burjo not just any shop. When you consider all burjo stalls selling the same food, recipe green bean porridge is almost the same and the waiter that the majority originated from the same tribe. Tradition is an unwritten rule that comes from the region of origin burjo shop itself is Kuningan, West Java. The majority of stalls Burjo waiter came from the area. The servants burjo themselves mostly do not know anyone who has stalls burjo sebanarnya was first, but according to their stalls burjo already exists since more than ten years ago. From the Kuningan area it was, it started to stall Burjo popular, most units are in Jakarta, the second in Yogyakarta. The main target burjo shop in Yogyakarta are students, while in Jakarta is the employees. Because that's berbada target, the price offered in various cities Burjo stall a little different.

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