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Enjoy Wonogiri from Gandul Mountain

2013-06-16T11:21:00.001+07:00

His name Mount Gandul, was known long before the other attractions in Wonogiri known. Although now almost forgotten as a tourist attraction, this mountain was still interesting stop off. Many roads to climb Mount Gandul. Do not imagine hiking journey takes only 15 minutes from the center of this Wonogiri like climbing a mountain in general if there is a paved road to the summit of the mountain. Climbing Mount Gandul is located in the Village Giriwono This can be done by bike or on foot.

I climb mountains and through the end of March 2013 the village entrance is on the east hospitals Soediran Soemarso Mangun (SMS) Winton. I choose to walk, because in addition to enjoying the scenery of green trees, a trip to the summit of Mount Gandul same exercise. There is a wide paved road less than three meters uphill. Long winding road that has reached more than one kilometer.

Along the way to the top of the mountain than there are trees and greenery, I could enjoy the view of the large stones that form and unique color. Behind the green plants, looks housing, fields, rivers and reservoirs puddles under the mountain. If you're lucky visitors can also see monkeys swinging in the trees.

Way of the Cross

Unfortunately, it was not until the paved road right on top of the mountain. The road to the kind of terrain surrounded by rocks just a few meters from the peak. In the land of ordinary Catholics Winton Easter commemoration held a series of Stations of the Cross.

To reach the top, visitors have to climb a large rock. It took less than five minutes to reach the top. Visitors must be very clever for grip and balance in order not to fall into the mountainside.

Catholic leaders Wonogiri, Lili Dwi Sularyanto, not long ago, said with the growing recognition of the procession of the Cross, Mount Gandul back known as a tourist attraction option. In fact, according to him, is not rare group of Catholics outside Winton had come to see the procession of the Cross or Way of the Cross visited the location where usually held outside the execution of the event.

"We have proposed to the local government in order to be re-developed Mount Gandul tourist sites. Could begin with a religious tourism. We believe that properly managed would be nice, "said Lili.

On the other hand, the local government had initiated the plan actually Winton attractions Mount Gandul development about 10 years ago. Secretary of the Department of Tourism Culture Youth and Sports (Disbudparpora) Winton, Sentot Sujarwoko, telling local government 10 years ago to design ever design development between Mount Gandul cable car to the center of the county town, exactly behind the Post Office Winton.

However, the plan failed to materialize. District government needs billions of dollars to realize the mega project. In addition, adding Sentot Mount Gandul still need to be addressed, especially in the dry season.

In the rainy season is the patch of green trees in the dry season but the mountains become barren. "If you want to develop into attractions may need artificial rain every dry season so that the green trees up all year," said Sentot.

Regardless of its shortcomings, Mount Gandul deserved so choice attractions in Winton. Nothing wrong with kids crave picnic ancient Winton to Mount Gandul every school holiday. Need to intervene in order to mount the local government has become an icon Winton was not just so the teen dating arena.

Sendang Pinilih, Alternative tourism in Sukoharjo

2013-06-16T11:11:00.001+07:00

Small water fountain made of white PVC pipe incessantly pouring water. The water coming out of the pipe meets one of the pools at the Spring Pinilih, Rice Jero, Jangglengan, Nguter, Sunday (19/05/2013). Some young teens are absorbed soak and peeking out from behind the surface of the water. Most of them also jumped in the typical style before plunging into the pool.

That afternoon, the air is quite bright. Midodaren hills ranks and became the background Calangan slick pool. Despite the sun beating down, a dozen visitors remained preoccupied with spring activities. They chatted, ran from one pool to another pool while chatting.

Visitors from Jatipuro, Karanganyar, Anto, 49, said her son has several times led to that location. He deliberately chose locations that are not too crowded to satisfy the desires of her son play it. With the price of admission (HTM) Rp7.000/orang on weekends, children can swim with satisfaction. The price was quite reasonable thought. With his wife, he was also able to observe the movement of children from the hall mounted on the edge of the pool.

"It's been some time coming here [Spring Pinilih]. We were quite comfortable. Incidentally kids also love to swim, "he said.

Spring Pinilih employees, Pipit Iga Mawarni, said the pool had stood since four years ago. Within the area there are three swimming pools and a fish pond. Each pool depth of half a meter, one meter and two meters. Is the tire and also provides rental swimsuit for visitors. Still in the pool area, there is a cafeteria that sells snacks and boiled noodles, fried noodles and fried rice. HTM on weekends and red dates Rp7.000/pengunjung priced. While weekday pegged Rp6.000/pengunjung HTM.

"We also serve the visitor group. Normally we'll give you a discounted price worth Rp 4,000 per person for a minimum of 20 visitors, "Said he. Besides swimming, visitors can also relax and enjoy views of the green expanse of rice fields and mountains when the air is clear.

Pipit said water used to fill the pool taken from the well bore. Once a week, the water was drained and cleaned. Average visitors on weekdays are usually 18-20 people. While on holiday weekends and holidays, visitors can reach 60-80 people. Average visitors come from surrounding districts like Karanganyar and Winton. Quite often visitors also came from the group of children early childhood education (ECD) and kindergarten (TK). Visitors can book a group lunch menu to their liking.

"Visitors entourage usually booked well in advance so we can prepare their orders menu," he explained.

Owner hired three employees to take care of the cleanliness of the pool, the environment and manage the canteen. Attractions are located in the District Nguter is open every day at 08.00 pm-17.00 pm.

Source: Solopos

Curug Sembilan, the Nine Level Waterfalls

2013-02-28T06:05:00.004+07:00

Melati region, Keloran Village, District Selogiri, Wonogiri, turned out to save the charm of the natural attractions that incredible waterfall. What makes the place special and worth a visit is due to a waterfall that was there has nine levels.

To reach the waterfall, visitors who use motor vehicles had to park quite a distance away. Parking can be in the courtyard houses. After that, visitors must walk on the path of approximately 1 km away. But the journey was tiring because during that visitors can enjoy the natural scenery unlimited expanse of paddy fields on one side and a small river where the water is very clear on the other side.

About 250 meters before reaching the destination, the landscape began to look different. On one side there is a cliff of more than three meters tall and on the other there is gap of more than five feet deep, with a rocky river bottom.
The flow of water rushing through the trees sounded quite loud. Ten minutes later, it reached a new waterfall.

At the very bottom of it, flowing water is very clear and cool, making a few visitors stop to soak tired feet after walking for nearly 45 minutes. Up to the next level, there is a natural pool for the kids who want to play water.

Go to the next waterfall, the challenge began ambush. Visitors must walk on a rocky cliff climbing. Apparently residents and local district governments have made access more adequate in that department. Understandably, the waterfall was recently opened and widely promoted.

Previously, the location was only known to locals. Those who visit usually because they want to see one of the nine so-called waterfall Kedung Turuk. Turuk name in Javanese means the female genitalia as the rocks on the cliff supposedly impassable waterfall believed to resemble female genitalia. The waterfall is on the fifth level. Other waterfalls named, Banyu sales drop, Kedung Bandang, Kedung Bunder, Canyons Gandil, Hand and Kali Kali Telu.

Chief of Selogiri, Bambang Haryanto, plans to develop it into a waterfall attraction to increase rural incomes. "This is potentially a pity to miss. Currently, there are some people who open a stall near the waterfall. If this can be developed, the economic life of local people also increased, "he told Solopos.com weekend.

It also plans to introduce a waterfall with the name Curug Nine. The proposal arose in District Development Planning Meeting (Musrenbangcam) Selogiri, recently. Nevertheless, there is still much work waiting for developing attractions that. Among improve access to the site. "We have to develop gradually negotiate with funding from several sources. As DAD [village allocation of funds], third-party and governmental organizations. In the meantime, we want to strengthen the footpath to avoid landslides. It costs about Rp70 million, "he said.

Not to mention other needs such as toilets and a place to sit, visitors can rest while enjoying the view. Village Chief Keloran, Maryanto, had planned to build some gazebo, places of worship and MCK. "When a holiday or Sunday, the number of visitors had enough. In one day can reach 100 people. If Monday through Friday, the number of visitors amounted to a dozen, "he said.

Taken from Solopos

Beautiful of Putri Kencana Cave

2013-02-28T05:55:00.001+07:00

Compared to other cave attractions in Winton, Princess Cave Village Kencono Wonodadi, Pracimantoro easiest to reach. What are the majors with Karst Museum, about 40 miles south of Witney town center Wonogiri.

A board on the right road directions before Pracimantoro District office can be a guide visitors. Me and my entourage who recently visited the cave should take 3 km from the sign it toward the cave entrance. The road is wide enough that I went through to large-sized bus from one direction. If there are other four-wheeled vehicles from opposite directions, one of them had to step aside to make way.

The gate leading to the cave is located on the left Kencono Princess street. There is a parking area spacious enough to accommodate both vehicles. After walking about 200 meters uphill, I arrived at the mouth of the cave. In that place, the officers had welcomed me with safety equipment such as helmets. Unfortunately, a limited number of helmets that not all members of the group gets.

Such as Log Home

Princess Cave Kencono truly unique. I like invited into a stone-walled house as he entered the cave is believed to be relics of the Majapahit era was. Once inside, I saw a room 4 m width that resembles the lobby of a house. On one side of the room looks a little gap that serves as a door to enter another room bigger.

In the cave area of about 1,000 m2, there are some spaces in a single lane. There is a living culture, a kapusakan, jumenengan space, workshop space, a family room and a spring panyuwunan. Spring panyuwunan small pond filled with water believed to have properties. Each room is marked with a sign that can be read clearly because of the lighting bright enough room.

According to the Department of Tourism Culture Youth and Sports (Disbudparpora) Winton, who manages the place, Darmadi, naming the room through the long procession. Having found the local residents, Wasino, on January 1, 1991 and excavated until 1992, the diggers of Padepokan Wali Songo / master Supandriyo held a ritual and salvation in the cave every Friday Legi. During the time that the names of the room was reputedly whispered into the ear of the figures.

Every room in the cave filled with stalactites and stalagmites are still dripping water. Cave ceiling height varies 3-5 m. Water droplets that make the cave floor was wet and slippery. Cave visitors must be extra careful not to slip.

End Kencono Princess Cave is a large room that dead end. So, to get out, visitors should go back to the entrance.

Development Efforts

Cave length Kencono daughter actually still be added about 5 m of which has now opened. If the end of the cave excavations continued, also known as the UB or Gua Gua Purple Princess Kencono it leads to a small river valley.

"If it can be forwarded beautiful. We have submitted the proposal with a budget of about Rp 5 million to continue the excavation of about 5 m to 10 workers for 2 weeks, "said a senior official.

Meanwhile, the head Disbudparpora Wonogiri, Pranoto, believes Cave Kencono daughter could be one of the tourist attraction Winton. Now that he is initiated a memorandum of understanding (MoU) schools to introduce the Princess Cave Kencono to students. The uniqueness and natural beauty of this cave, according to him, can not only be enjoyed both, but also can be a precise study. However, he also acknowledged the need for reforms and improvements are included to continue the excavation cave.

Taken from Solopos

When the Batik portal Speaking

2011-08-18T00:02:00.000+07:00

Independence we have, is the result of the struggle at times difficult to make the system become wise life will then produce a crisis that is deviated from the basic life of humanity. Arif Syaiful ist an author, Refilosofi Culture (Arruz Press, 2010) reveals the crisis includes a crisis of social systems-political, humanitarian crisis and the crisis of culture itself.

The bustle of the rule, the number of corruption cases each lunge findings in a body of political parties to the accusation, refugees, and betrayal is a form of social crisis facing the political center of our race. Poverty, malnutrition, health services to disaster is a direct indicator of a humanitarian crisis of the citizen.
Culture is a joint fulfillment of basic needs "special people". Meeting them (different from the animals) need a system that "special people" were. If every living system has deviated and suppress "human uniqueness", then the whole system of life we have a crisis. Man as a creature that has characteristics of sense as "human uniqueness". Common sense used as it should be the formation of cultural policy. Culture inspire and mobilize all the potential to be the imagery of an area.

Crisis Culture Village
Village undergoing cultural crisis. Village dikonotasikan as residential waste and dirty. However, some villagers often carry out improvements to landscaped trim and healthy.
Geliat villages adorn themselves has already existed since a long time. As written by a member of the urban studies Soedjatmoko Center, Heri Priyatmoko (2010) that history can not be disassociated from the village of Solo hard work Mangkunegara VII (1916-1944). He has a thick sense of humanity. When he saw the village residential Solo is not livable. He memergoki lifestyle community of sorts. Mangkunegara VII is not limited by the commands and to punish for breach of the order. It turns menggelontorkan of F 25,000 loan fund for fees verbetering village (kampung improvement) and F 66,000 allocated for improvements to people's homes. The program is equipped with spraying and eradication of drugs in rats. Thanks to Mangkunegara VII, in the end people can live healthy and peaceful.
Solo shows geliatnya village for good imagery. Imaging effort is none other than the awareness of cultural crisis. Morality of the nation (humanity) as sympathy, empathy, happy to help, appreciate other people and others from poverty, epidemic disease and shabby. The gap between the poor and the rich trigger endless humanitarian crisis.

Histori imagination Batik portal
Community portal adorned with decorations batik village. This theme is deliberately adopted as a link that Solo Solo batik an icon that has been acknowledged the world. Gateway in each village as a cultural manifestation of a region. Each year in commemoration of independence day Indonesia, the gate decorated with a variety of ornaments. Village gate is the first component of which is seen when we enter a region. Looking at the village gate a similarly reflect the culture of the village that is life and humanity. So nothing wrong if people are very enthusiastic villagers decorate gapuranya in such a way.
UNESCO Heritage Humanitarian batik set for oral and non-material culture (Masterpieces of the Oral and intangible Heritage of Humanity) since October 2, 2009. Javanese batik is a cultural and artistic heritage of Indonesia. Javanese batik has a different motive. Differences of this pattern is common because the motives that have meaning, not just a picture, but the meaning of a message containing ancestor. Batik Java grown a lot in the area commonly referred to as Solo or with batik Solo.
Batik made with a high calm and patience. In addition the process is laden with philosophical meaning, batik patterns are meaningful symbols that show how to think people who make it. Kawung motif, shaped lotus were cracked. This motif symbolizes purity and longevity. Parang motif, shaped blade, symbolizing authority and power. Can only be imposed by the authorities and the knight.
When we observe, gate is in the village of batik Solo batik motifs kawung most select and machetes. Actually, what is the policy of the society more to choose the pattern kawung and machetes? What motives made the most easily remembered by the histori batik, batik technique is actually complex. Terlampiaskan late satiation people batik parang. People require a peaceful life under the wise leadership and authority. Expectations of the people hung by batik kawung. People want well-being of long-lived and purity that is not tainted by the kekerasaan.
In the near future, Will batik culture cultural crisis we often run into people? The extent to which culture influences its batik inspired a nation to address the question of race? Is this just a euphoria of Independence? Or a sad batik considered at that time was quite ngetren.
Our expectations, batik is a culture not just simply. As he says by Syaiful learned that the uniqueness of human culture as a culture capable of overcoming the crisis itself. Culture batik (patience, peace and success kemulyaan) was expected to overcome the cultural polemics.
Increase the degree of true independence, which is higher and noble man, not able to be made a culture of a region, especially villagers. So, when is not acted upon, as well let the people at the extent of suspension only hope.
Batik is a crisis of culture, as in Indonesia he is independent but still occupied by his own people. We still have to fight against the occupation by his own people. The masses have not had independent because they know the well-being, achieved independence. Price just continue membumbung needs of high income are poor. Superintendent is more concerned with their stomachs from the well-being of small people. Lowest strata of society still struggling to seize the human uniqueness (well) above genggap gempitanya independence day celebrations of Republic of Indonesia.

Taken from Joglosemar

Held, bamboo music competitions

2011-08-12T04:35:00.001+07:00

Inspired by kentongan, Ngringo Village residents, specifically in XX RW will hold a contest in Housing Palur Tretek, Saturday (08/13/2011) night. As the name implies, the race further highlight the use of bamboo musical instrument.

As disclosed one of the organizers, Didit, participants Tretek competition, not only required to make use of bamboo to produce a rhythm, but also able to bring a variety of songs with musical accompaniment of bamboo that.

Tretek race, said Didit, to commemorate the independence of the Republic of Indonesia. Moreover, the spirit is presented through musical instrument kentongan will be used as a means to socialize Siskamling activities in the villages.

"Competition is not showing the music of bamboo, but the game of musical instruments made from bamboo. Participants are free to explore bamboo in any way. Plus other musical instrument is also allowed, the important idea remains essentially the bamboo, "said Didit, when contacted Espos on Thursday (11/08/2011).
Taken from Solopos (August, 11th 2011)

Railbus expected to be operational by H-7 Lebaran

2011-08-12T04:25:00.001+07:00

Solo Mayor Joko Widodo (Jokowi) hope railbus could soon be operated at least begin to H-7 Lebaran this year.

The existence of modes of transport that might be expected to be known to the public, especially the travelers who come to the City Bengawan during the Idul Fitri.

"If I certainly hope it can be immediately operated railbus in Solo, given its existence has also been launched by the municipal government recently. Pas Lebaran later, of course, many travelers who come to the Solo, so they can see or know that here there is railbus, "he said when met Jokowi Solo reporters at City Hall on Monday (08/08/2011).

Unfortunately railbus related operation, the City Government (City Government) Solo until yesterday still had to await the decision of the Directorate General (DG) of the Railways railbus ticket prices, including on whether there are subsidies from central government to the operation of these railbus.

As is known, the ticket price railbus Solo-Wonogiri yet to be decided, although the mode of transportation was officially launched in front of the lodge Gandrung Solo, Tuesday (07/26/2011).

The absence of an agreement between PT KA to the municipal government makes the operation of the tariff railbus railbus not yet clear, but still there is need for improvement of transport infrastructure-Wonogiri Solo.

PT KA Persero railbus calculate every passenger must spend at least Rp 30,000 to buy tickets railbus. While the Solo city administration requested the tariff ranges from Rp 3.000/passenger.

Taken from Solopos (August, 8th 2011)

Solo Batik Carnival 4 (SBC 4) went to Malaysia

2011-08-12T04:11:00.001+07:00

Solo Batik Carnival 4 (SBC 4) went to Malaysia to represent Indonesia in the event the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Fair 2011, Friday-Sunday (12-14/8). The event was held at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

According to the Head of Promotion, Preservation and Cooperation Department of Culture and Tourism (Disbudpar) Solo, Budi Sartono, in the annual event, delegates from Indonesia represented only two cities namely Solo and Aceh. Two cities is the result of the appointment of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (Kemenbudpar).

"Every year there are alternately from Kemenbudpar appointment," he said when met at the Office Disbudpar reporters on Tuesday (09/08/2011).

There are 10 representatives from SBC four adult categories selected by the assessment body postures and costumes. "Participants will demonstrate the SBC's action at the welcome dinner, opening ceremony and welcome to the door before the event started," he added.

SBC team leave on Tuesday (08/09/2011) and return on Saturday (13/08/2011). According to the Head Disbudpar Solo, Purnomo Subagyo, the show is an event for the Asian countries for promotion of tourism.

Taken from Solopos (August, 10th 2011)
Picture taken from nazentfiles

Need a taxi in the solo?

2010-04-12T11:45:00.003+07:00

For those of you who are traveling to Solo, Central Java and want to use a taxi to visit tourist attractions, please contact the following telephone numbers.
1. Kosti (0271) 956300
2. Solo Taksi (0271) 728728
3. Angkasa Taksi (0271) 718315
4. Taksi Centris (0271) 713000, 715678
5. Solo Central Taksi (0271) 636468

Tariff you should pay based on the travel distance to the destination. If the site distance is close, then charged at a minimum of 14,000 rupiah.
Various taxi fleet in Solo already meet the standards of safety and comfort. There are even some taxis that provide additional facilities such as karaoke, DVD player and so forth.

Buy a Cell phone in Singosaren Plaza

2010-02-09T12:31:00.000+07:00

Confused like to go for a new cell phone? Or, you want to sell mobile phone? Try to visit the Plaza Singosaren. There, hundreds of cell phone kiosks lining the buyers welcomed with enthusiasm and friendliness. Singosaren Plaza, you can buy new or second phone of brands such as Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, LG, Samsung, and mobile production of recent China flooding the mobile market in Indonesia, like K-touch, HTC, Nexian, Huawei, and forth. Or, if the phone is in trouble, tens service kiosks are also available and ready to help you find solutions to problems your mobile phone.
The number of stalls that lined the Plaza Singosaren allows visitors to find the best prices and best things to his satisfaction. Bargaining system can also be done here. So, if you visit the city of Solo, and wanted to buy a mobile phone, it would not hurt you visit Plaza Singosaren spaced approximately 1 kilometer to the west of the Pasar Klewer Solo.

About Puro Mangkunegaran

2010-02-02T22:30:00.001+07:00

Founded by Kanjeng Gusti Pangeran Adipati Aryo (KGPAA) Mangkoenegoro I in 1757, this beautiful palace is located in center of Surakarta city. Mangkunegaran Palace is a place where have beautiful art and culture collection. Most come from the era Majapahit and Mataram kingdom.
Entering the palace you can find the two parts of room, Dalem and Pendopo surrounded by the King family residence. Eastern called Balai Peni used for the prince's residence. And in the western part is called Balai Weni used for the princesses's residence .
In this beautiful palace complex have also Reksopustoko library. Where there are ancient manuscripts and rare literature and philosophy of Javanese culture. Until now, the library is still busy visited by students and the tourist visited the city of Solo to search the literature of history or just looking for information about the history of the city of Solo earlier times.

taken from: halosolo.com

Train Schedule from Stasiun Balapan

2010-02-02T21:59:00.003+07:00

The following is a schedule of trains from the Balapan train station:

Name of Train	To Station	Departure	Arrival	Class
Argolawu	Gambir	08.00	15.38	Executive
Senja Utama	Pasar Senin	18.15	03.30	Business
Jaya Baya	Pasar Senin	19.39	04.59	Business
Argo Dwipangga	Gambir	20.00	03.40	Executive
Bima	Jakarta Kota	21.00	05.50	Executive
Gajayana	Gambir	21.15	06.18	Executive
Bandung Region
Lodaya Pagi	Bandung	09.00	16.47	Ex/Bus
Argowilis	Bandung	10.36	17.54	Executive
Lodaya Malam	Bandung	20.15	04.19	Ex/Bus
Mutiara	Bandung	20.32	04.46	Business
Turanggaa	Bandung	21.51	05.11	Executive
Surabaya Region
Jayabaya	Surabaya	00.17	04.25	Business
Mutiara	Surabaya	01.25	05.18	Business
Bima	Surabaya	01.40	05.28	Executive
Turangga	Surabaya	02.07	05.58	Executive
Sancaka Pagi	Surabaya	08.27	12.12	Ex/Bus
Argowilis	Surabaya	14.18	17.57	Executive
Sancaka Sore	Surabaya	16.54	20.55	Ex/Bus
Malang Region
Gajayana	Malang	02.22	07.50	Executive
Yogyakarta Region
Sancaka Pagi	Yogyakarta	11.18	12.11	Ex/Bus
Sancaka Sore	Yogyakarta	18.54	19.42	Ex/Bus
Prameks 1	Yogyakarta	05.45	06.41	Business
Prameks 3A	Yogyakarta	07.15	08.28	Business
Prameks 3	Yogyakarta	08.40	09.41	Business
Prameks 5	Yogyakarta	11.35	12.48	Business
Prameks 7	Yogyakarta	14.28	15.26	Business
Prameks 9	Yogyakarta	17.50	18.46	Business
Prameks 9A	Yogyakarta	18.38	19.28	Business
Semarang Region
Pandanwangi	Semarang-Poncol	05.15	07.55	Economy
Pandanwangi	Semarang-Poncol	13.30	16.10	Economy

Taken from: www.harianjoglosemar.com

Solo City Jazz 2009 Jazz took up the theme of batik

2009-12-09T00:35:00.000+07:00

4-5 December 2009 date was selected as the implementation of the first Solo City Jazz Festival which take the stage setting in the yard of Corridor Windujenar market Ngarsopuro Solo, Central Java.
Some stars will decorate the festival line-up two-day Jazz up themed batik is no charge. Those who will attend include Notturno, Maya Hasan Quartet with Deddy Dhukun & Dian PP. Then there is the group consisting of accordion Indrianto Star, Rindra 'Paddy' Risyanto, Roedyanto 'Emerald' Warsito & Sruti Respati, Magnificent - a duo with guitarist Agam Hamzah and Donny Suhendra, Ivan and Andien Nestorman.

There's Heaven on Earth, Agus Bing & Prabumi from Yogyakarta, Donny-Koeswinarno Jazz Quartet, Clorophyl & the New-Generation and Camel Widianto Fusion Solo himself down I Wayan Sadra with the Sono Seni Ensemble and Solo Jazz Society band.

This festival activities alone contribute Botol Sosro supported. According to Aria Wahyudi, Director of Marketing Vice Deputice Sosro when found WartaJazz.com in Joglo Kemang (23/11), Solo City Jazz has a different unique ways with other cities. Sosro himself saw similarities perspective that is consistent with the strategy and marketing communications with Solo City Jazz.

Solo City Government support is also very large so that the implementation of this event. Of course, as a lover of jazz we expect more and more companies and other city governments also provide support or support for implementation of events both large-scale jazz concerts and festivals.

Taken from: wartajazz.com

Jaladara Railways Steam Locco Tour

2009-10-28T23:54:00.000+07:00

Minister of Transportation Jusman Syafii Djamal, Sunday (27/9), inaugurated the operation of railways (railway) steam tour called "railroad Kluthuk Jaladara" in the city of Solo, Central Java.
The first operation of the railway loco tour with the serial number steam locco C 1218 and two passenger cars marked in front of the pitcher solving loko accompanied by Minister of Communications Mayor of Surakarta, Joko Widodo and Deputy Mayor of Surakarta, Hadi Rudyatmo.

Minister of Transportation, explained the idea of reviving the railway line which divides the city of Solo is derived from the government of Surakarta two years ago and just realized now. "Surakarta will connect the old town, now and the future of city," said the minister.

Therefore, the minister hoped the operation of steam trains to destinations in the city of Solo can be followed by other regional heads to take the uniqueness in their respective area so that people will be more to love the area.

Jusman mention tourist railway in the town of Solo, while going through the path which runs from Jalan Slamet Riyadi Purwosari Station to Statiun Kota (Sangkrah) or a distance of about 5.6 kilometers. "Steam railway is expected to grow away from the station to station Purwosari Solo Wonogiri , "said the minister.

Meanwhile, first operation of Sepur Kluthuk Jaladara (this is name of the locco) is from in front of the home office for the Mayor of Surakarta, Loji Gandrung, making interest for thousands of Solo City citizens who want to enjoy the new tourist facilities.

Surakarta Mayor, Joko Widodo expects operating railway in the town center will be the main attraction of the city. That modern city is a city that can reconcile the highway network in railway network in a single motion without space touch each other, but mutual synergy.

Taken from Kompas (Sunday, September 17th, 2009)

Flight Schedule From Adi Sumarmo Airport Solo

2009-01-03T20:39:00.000+07:00

Airlines	Flight Number	Destination	Departure	Note
Garuda	GA 220/221	Jakarta	07.45	Daily
	GA 224/225	Jakarta	14.10	Daily
	GA 226/227	Jakarta	17.40	Daily
Sriwijaya Air	SJ 211	Jakarta	07.00	Ex Ron
Sriwijaya Air	SJ 210/213	Jakarta	11.35	Daily
Lion Air	JT 538/539	Jakarta	17.25	Daily
Air Asia	QZ 7186/7187	Jakarta	16.35	Daily
	AK 996/997	Kuala Lumpur	08.55	Daily
	AK 994/995	Kuala Lumpur	18.40	Daily
Silk Air	MI 212/213	Singapore	10.00	Monday, Thursday and Saturday

Visit Keraton Kasunanan

2008-12-07T09:46:00.000+07:00

Karaton Kasunanan also called Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace, built in 1745 by the King Paku Buwono II. This is the main Surakarta kingdom, and was built at the same time the city has found. The city is decorated with marble stone statues, and reliefs of ancient stone.

In the palace or kingdom, can be found art galleries and museums with heirloom-hereditary kingdom, train place and it's drivers, ancient and traditional weapons, as well as antique.
At the Palace, dominated by a tower called Panggung Sanggabuwono, the mysterious tower where the King met with the Queen of the South Sea, Kanjeng Ratu Kidul.
No other place can be found in a monument full of dignity and peace, for tradition, art and culture of classical Javanese kingdom.

See "Kethek Ogleng" Dance

2008-12-07T03:44:00.000+07:00

The Kethek Ogleng Dance, is a traditional dance in Surakarta. This dance tells about the romance between Kethek Ogleng with Endang Loro Tompe. but now, Kethek Ogleng become rare in the art of Surakarta. If you want to see the dance Kethek Ogleng, you can visit Taman Hiburan Rakyat Sriwedari during the holidays such as Syawal (Moslem holiday), Sura (Javanesse holiday) and new year holiday. You will see this beautiful dance.

History of Surakarta

2008-11-30T14:10:00.000+07:00

The History of Surakarta began when Sunan Pakubuwana II ordered Tumenggung Honggowongso and Tumenggung Mangkuyudo army commander and the Netherlands JAB Van Hohendorff to find the location of the Kingdom of Mataram, the new capital of Islam.

Consider the factors of physical and non-physical, eventually selected a village on the edge of the River Bengawan village called Sala (1746 or 1671 F Java). Since then the village Sala changed to Surakarta Hadiningrat and growing rapidly.

The existence of Giyanti Agreement, 13 February 1755 caused a split Islamic Mataram become Yogyakarta and Surakarta, and then broken again based on Salatiga Agreement in 1767, Kasunanan and Mangkunegaran.

From historical facts of Surakarta in antiquity is affected by the presence of the central government and Kasunanan Mangkunegaran, Benteng Vastenburg as the supervision of the colonial center of the Surakarta bother and Market Gedhe Hardjonagoro (Thomas Kaarsten) as the economic center of town.

When connecting the culture of the area will be established with the Palace as the core Kasunanan. The development of the city further progress in the area around this culture.

Taken from: solonet.co.id

Enjoy Dinner in Gladag Langen Bogan

2008-11-26T10:03:00.000+07:00

If you want to visit the Surakarta city, and want to find dinner while relaxing in the open space tired after a day walking arround Surakarta city, a place called Gladag Langen Bogan may be suitable for you. Surakarta citizens will agree if Gladag Langen Bogan used as a reference to the main dining night while relaxing.

Gladag Langen Bogan Solo or Galabo called, is an outdoor arena located in east Gladag precisely roundabout on Jl. Major Sunaryo, in front of Beteng Trade Center (BTC) and the Pusat Grosir Solo (PGS), and alongside with historic sites Benteng Vastenburg. Located in the central city of Surakarta, the area along approximately 200 meters in the morning and this afternoon is used as a normal road. However, on the night starting 18:00 - 22:00 road is closed by local government and used to enjoy Surakarta night special food. Gladag Langen Bogan is inaugurated by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Marie Elka Pangestu, and opened to the public on April 13th 2008 that then. Galabo is the presence tourism new icons of Surakarta in addition to the Klewer Market, Batik Kampoeng Kauman and Taru Jurug Zoo.
In Gladag Langen Bogan, all special food has a stand here. Thus, tourists need not bother to search for various special food because it has been collected into one in Gladag Langen Bogan.
In this Gladag Langen Bogan, all presented from Lekker Bakery, Lumpia, Kebab, various beverages typical Solo, various juice, Javanesse Steak, fried duck, tail soup, sate, goat oven, until shisa can found here. You want to order the Shawarma with the content of the meat seasoned typical middle east, so soft and delicious with the Dragon fruit juice? Or want to eat fried duck with a glass of ice tea to dispel lighter spiciness condiment or onion condiment? Or enjoy Lumpia Solo accompanied by a glass of Ice
Tea "Kampul" that really special Solo taste? You can choose about 75 types of food of that held in Galabo. If you do not like sitting in chair, you can rolling out the mat and eat the meal above, called "Lesehan". Because Galabo is the volk tourism, the price is still affordable for many people when compared with similar dish that is served in hotels and restaurants. Galabo can be reached for about 30 minutes from the International Airport Adisumarmo Surakarta, using a taxi or city bus Nusa. Or when you travel the land, can be reached in about 10 minutes from Tirtonadi Bus Station and Balapan Train Station.
So when you come to Surakarta, do not forget to visit Gladag Langen Bogan, The Surakarta Culinary Tour, Indonesian Tourism Reference!

Reference:
www.harianjoglosemar.com
www.serpong.org
www.surakarta.go.id

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Geographical Condition of Surakarta

2008-11-21T09:57:00.000+07:00

Surakarta, the city is also known as Solo, is a lowland basin, located in the mountainous slopes of Merapi Lawu and mountains with a height of approximately 92 m above sea level. With approximately 44 Km2 Area, is located between 110 45 `15" - 110 45 '35 "East Longitude and 70` 36 "- 70' 56" South Latitude. Surakarta city be splitted and watered by the three (3) big river, Bengawan Solo, Pepe river and Jenes river. Bengawan Solo River in antiquity is very popular with the elegance and beautiful landscape.
Surakarta city boundaries in the north is Karanganyar District and Boyolali district. Boundaries in the Eastern is District of Sukoharjo and District of Karangnyar. Boundaries in the West is Sukoharjo district and the Boyolali District. And bordered on the south side of the Sukoharjo district. Surakarta is divided into five subdistrict.
The temperature maximum of Surakarta city is 32.5 degree Celsius, while the minimum temperature was 21.9 degree Celsius. The average air pressure is 1010.9 MBS with 75% humidity. Speed Knot wind 4 with 240 degree wind direction. Solo beriklim tropical, is the rainy season and droughts alternately throughout the 6 months each year.