Tag Archives: Jogjakarta
What are the Meaning of Batik’s Motives?
Making Batik photo
Batik is one of the cultural heritage of Indonesia. In this country there are many cities that have their own batik characteristic such as Jogjakarta, Solo, Pekalongan, Kalimantan, Cirebon and many more. Batik from Jogjakarta or Yogyakarta has many motives or pattern. Each pattern has its own meaning and some motives can only be wore by certain people. So, what are the meaning?
Traditional Foods in The Sekaten
Martabak Terang Bulan Photo
Visiting Sekaten at Jogjakarta, I’m interested in the traditional Javanese food that are sold. There are so many food stalls at the fair, just like ants encircling a grain of sugar. They are in a row of the street’s edge, try to serve the best food they have. Sound of stoves is familiar to my ear. They just give me a sign that the stalls are very busy serving the buyers and adding the stocks.
Discover the Past, Visit Ullen Sentalu
Photo: Temporarily taken from ullensentalu.com
My curiosity on the history of Jogjakarta/Yogyakarta, specifically with the relation of Mataram Kingdom (the origin of Jogjakarta) has leads me to visit Ullen Sentalu. Ullen Sentalu is basically a museum, but with the unique architectural design, this place is more like a villa, actually a ‘blend’ between museum, gallery, boutique and restaurant at one place. The place is located at Kaliurang, Jogjakarta.
Fresh and peaceful
When first stepped out the car at the Ullen Sentalu’s parking yard, fresh and peaceful was what I feel. Being located on the slope of Mount Merapi, it has very fresh and chilly air. Peaceful! In the middle of loneliness (not too lonely, actually), surrounded by trees and grass was like in a place away from the community. The building has places with its own name, they are: nDalem Kaswargan, Goa Selogiri, Beukenhof Restaurant, Putri Malu, Tinneke, Djagad Gallery, and Bale Nitik Rengganis.
nDalem Kaswargan
Means Heavenly Home, this place is dedicated for nature. Prevention of the nature from damage is very important as human can not live without it.
Ramayana Ballet
The Plot of Ramayana Story
Open Theater. Photo Credit: victor_deka
Ramayana Ballet is the great a must see show in Jogjakarta. The ballet is conveying the Ramayana epic and is held at the open theatre in Prambanan temple. When it is rain, the show is held on indoor theatre. With Prambanan temple as the background of the open theatre stage, the show is becoming more dramatic.The Ramayana Ballet is conducted by hundreds of dancer. The dance and and the uniform are portraying the Javanese tradition and culture. Not only dancers who are involved but also gamelan (Javanese traditional music instruments) musicians and sinden (Javanese singer with unique voicing) Here is the full plot of Ramayana.
Dewi Shinta. Poto Credit: victor_deka
Scene 1: Introduction
Prabu (King) Janaka, the king of Mantili Kingdom has a very beautiful princess named Dewi Shinta. A competition (get a Prabu Janaka’s bow in hand) is conducted in order to decide the right person who will marry Dewi Shinta. At last, Raden Rama Wijaya, the prince of Ayodya, wins the competition.
Prabu Rahwana, the King of Alengkadiraja is eager to marry Dewi Widowati. Knowing Shinta, he assumes that she is the reincarnation of Dewi Widowati whom he is waiting for.
Jogjakarta Bakso and Mie Ayam Festival
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Bakso: food consists of noodle and ball shaped meat served with sauce
Mie ayam: food consists of noodle and chopped chicken served with sauce
A Bakso and Mie Ayam festival will be held on Sunday, March 23, 2008 at Jogjakarta Expo Center, Jogjakarta. About 1000 thousand bakso and mie ayam sellers will participate on it. The festival provides twenty thousand bowls of those foods free for visitors.
