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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.
Indonesians in Focus: Teuku Jacob
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Indonesian paleontologist Teuku Jacob, who died Wednesday from a liver disease, was known for his firm scientific judgments, including his opinion on the “Hobbit” fossils found on an island in East Nusa Tenggara province. A public funeral ceremony was held at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) in Yogyakarta on Thursday before Jacob’s body was moved to its final resting place in the university’s cemetery. Hundreds of academics, administrative staff, students, former rectors, and colleagues, friends and relatives of Jacob attended the ceremony that ended with a military salute for the recipient of the 2002 Bintang Mahaputra Nararia State Award.
Mlangi in Ramadhan: Yogyakarta, Central Java
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On Monday afternoon, just days ahead of the Islamic fasting month, the call to prayer echoed throughout Mlangi, one of the oldest villages in Sleman, Yogyakarta. Men wearing sarongs and caps hurried to the biggest mosque in the village, Jami’ Mlangi, to attend the prayer gathering.
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.
Affandi Museum: Yogyakarta, Central Java
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Tucked away on a busy road that runs between Yogyakarta and Surakarta (Solo), and which links downtown Yogyakarta to its airport, is a small, idiosyncratic oasis of artistic pleasures and appreciation: the Affandi Museum.
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.
Image of the Day: Palace Guards, Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » I always enjoy visiting the Kraton (Sultan’s Palace) and often spend a lot of time there in conversation with the Palace Guards. These Javanese folk are the guardians of the Kraton, the servants, so to speak, of the Sultan.
Garin Hugroho and Free Jazz Documentary: Yogyakarta, Central Java
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Filmmaker Garin Nugroho has made a documentary about free jazz against the backdrop of post-earthquake Yogyakarta and Central Java, Teak Leaves at the Temples, released Aug. 1.
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