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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.