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Welcome to Alun-Alun Kidul Jogja / Yogya
The South Square of Jogjakarta / Yogyakarta, known as Alun-alun Selatan (Bahasa Indonesia) or Alun-Alun Kidul (javanese language), is small and square area in the back of Keraton Yogyakarta (Sultan’s Palace). Widely know as “Alkid” for short term of “Alun-Alun Kidul”, this area is the perfect place for calming your heart. Believe me, its true! Note : - This post is part...
Smile, I’m on Camera!
For local tourists, visiting Alun-Alun Kidul (The South Square) is mean for something. It could be a mark that they were in Jogja / Yogya and they can be proud of it. Just like the girls above, they taking a picture with their own pose.. Note : - This post is part of Holiday in Jogja series : An Afternon in Alun-Alun Kidul
Meet Semar, The Guardian Spirit of Java
Semar is a character in Javanese mythology who frequently appears in Wayang (Javanese puppet) shadow plays. He is one of the Punokawan (clowns), but is in fact divine and very wise. He is the dhanyang (guardian spirit) of Java, and is regarded by some as the most sacred figure of the Wayang’s set. [source : Wikipedia] Now, if you still confuse about how’s Semar looks like, you can meet...
Walking Down Inside The Borobudur Temple
Still 7:20 AM and the sun is shining bright. We just bought group ticket. Now, it’s time for us to enjoy our holiday in Borobudur Temple, the world heritage tourist destination of Java, Indonesia. Please, if you visit Borobudur Temple, don’t forget do bring umbrella and some drinks!
Baby Food, Good for Your Health
As you can see on the picture, there are two ladies who sell baby food. At least, I saw it that way. The name tag show me that they sell a healthy food for baby. But, one thing that I can’t understand is the people who bought the baby porridge. They bought it and eat it. Not the baby.. Hmm.. maybe I should try it sometime.. Note : - This post is part of Holiday in Jogja series : An Afternon in...
Sinden
Those lovely ladies are singers in shadow puppet performance. We call them sinden or pesinden. They sing all night long since the performance usually starts at 7pm and will be ended at around 5am in the morning. The one wearing jasmine arrangement on her hair is the primadona, and she’s the youngest among them.
Tamansari’s Local Guide
Just like in the other tourist destination, there are always be local guide. They are ready to give their services for you, especially if you want to hear the story of Tamansari. Note : This post is part of Holiday in Jogja series : Tamansari, The Water Castle of Jogja
Ketoprak Kotak, Public Jamming of Jogja Biennale X
Welcome to the show of Ketoprak Kotak, public jamming of Jogja Biennale X. In this special show, you could create your own story as you want. Just enter the bus shelter of TransJogja, and make a story… Note : This post is part of Holiday in Jogja series : Jogja Biennale, Art Around The City
Obama Goes to Jogja
At the end of 2008, one of the famous word is “Obama”. In USA, the man with name Obama is known as the President. Most of the people know about it. Now, how about Jogja? Well.. meet Obama, the barber shop. Located in Affandi street, with 5000 rupiahs (appoximately 50-60 cents USD), you can cut your hair in this place. Of course, with your own desire too. Awesome! ..
Don’t Leave Jogja without Bakpia
Bakpia, a snack made from flour and filled with green beans. Most of the visitors who comes to Jogja buy “bakpia” as a gift for their friends and relatives at home.
