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Image of the Day: Taman Sari, Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | 
No Comments » Taman Sari is a part of the Kraton, or Sultan’s Palace, in Yogyakarta. It is a definite ‘must see’ if you are visiting this cultural city. The best times to go are early in the morning and late afternoon when the light is excellent for photography. At both times you will at least avoid the tourist buses that daily fill the carparks.
Sangiran Museum: Sragen, Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » A student group entered Sangiran Museum in Sragen, Central Java, and enthusiastically looked at the various fossils on display, which date back from hundreds of thousands to millions of years ago. All of the fossils are kept in 15 vitrines at the museum, which is also called the Conservation Center of Early Man Site.
Prambanan Restoration to Begin: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » Post-earthquake restoration of the famous heritage Hindu Prambanan Temple on the borderline of Yogyakarta and Central Java provinces should start this month, thanks to funding from Saudi Arabia.
East Java Cave Depicts Buddha’s Journey: Jireg, East Java
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The road running along the hill in Jireg village, Bondowoso, East Java, is deserted. Once in a while, a motorbike breaks the silence. In this arid and rocky area far from the noise of the island’s cities, is a cave containing what could be some of the most important carvings in Indonesia.
Image of the Day: Kraton Entrance, Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » A young girl emailed me and asked why I didn’t put up a foto of the entrance to the Kraton in Yogyakarta, Central Java. Here it is for you Jenny!
Image of the Day: Sultan’s Palace, Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » As I have mentioned in previous fotos of the Kraton, or Sultan’s Palace, it is a treasure in Yogyakarta that is not to be missed visiting. Put it on your itinerary now if you are heading to the cultural heart of Indonesia - Yogyakarta.
Mataram Kingdom Excavation: Bantul, Central Java
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The 17th century Islamic kingdom of Mataram, under the leadership of Sultan Agung, used to be a major state known throughout the world. An inland kingdom located, Mataram still boasted a strong naval fleet.
Gedong Songo Temple Complex: Central Java
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Central Java is rich with the cultural heritage of Hindu, Buddhist and Islamic historical eras.
Buddhists Perform Waisak Ceremonies: Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » Buddhist monks performed a series of ceremonies last Wednesday in preparation for Buddha’s Day of Enlightenment, or Waisak, which falls on Friday.
Preserving Borobudur’s Legacy: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » The world-famous and heritage-listed Borobudur Buddhist temple was over the weekend the subject of much discourse as experts argued around how best to preserve and maintain not just the temple building — but everything it represents, including religious expression, cultural heritage and art history.
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