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August 17th, Hari Proklamasi Indonesia - Indonesian Independence Day
By Barrie | 
No Comments » Indonesians celebrate the proclamation of independence from 350 years of Dutch colonial rule. Festivities abound in cities and villages alike, organized by the government, neighbourhood community associations and organizations.
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.
Traditional Toys Revival: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » The usually quiet compound of the former campus of the Indonesian Fine Arts Academy (ASRI) on Jl. Gampingan Yogyakarta appeared merry as children amused themselves happily during a festival recently held there on the evening of July 29.
Indonesians in Focus: M. Wachid
By Barrie | No Comments » If you are looking for a cheap means of transportation that is both fuel efficient and a work of art, drop by Faiz Motor in Wijirejo, Bantul regency, some 25 kilometers south of Yogyakarta.
Affandi Exhibition at Neka Museum: Bali
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When You Visit Yogyakarta in Central Java, the Affandi Museum is a must visit on your itinerary.
Billboard Blitz: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » Activists have underlined the importance of a stricter government regulation on outdoor advertising media in a bid to help restore the heritage city of Yogyakarta. At a one-day workshop on outdoor media held here over the weekend, participants said the amount of uncontrolled outdoor advertising media in the city had reached a very concerning level.
Yogyakarta Optimistic About Tourism: Central Java
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The Yogyakarta tourism community has expressed optimism for improvement in the industry, despite various issues considered damaging, ranging from terrorism, natural disasters, aviation security and political ones.
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.
Rebuilding Kotagede Old City: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » The Jogja Heritage Society is preparing a set of guidelines for the rebuilding of Yogyakarta’s Kotagede old city, which was devastated in the powerful earthquake that struck the area last May 27.
Kotagede Under Threat of Extinction: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » The Kotagede cultural heritage area in Yogyakarta province has been declared one of 100 such places in the world threatened by extinction. The Kotagede cultural heritage area in the special province of Yogyakarta was on the verge of extinction following the powerful earthquake that rocked the province on May 27, last year
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