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Image of the Day: Bas Reliefs,Borobudur, Central Java
By Barrie | 
No Comments » When in Yogyakarta it is a must to visit the magnificent Borobudur Temple Complex - the second largest Bhuddist monument in South-East Asia.
Indonesians in Focus: Kartika Affandi
By Barrie | No Comments » 
Recent celebrations in Yogyakarta marked 100 years since the death of the Indonesian art icon, Affandi. The beloved painter died in 1990, at 83. The inheritor of his talent and keeper of his legend is his 72?-year-old daughter, Kartika, who started making portraits of him about five years before.
Borobudur Fun Heritage Trail: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » 
There is no doubt that the beauty, glory, and magnificence of the world heritage site, Borobudur temple, is well known not just across Indonesia but also around the globe. Yet, little may be known about the surrounding areas that are no less interesting destinations and can be enjoyed while visiting Borobudur — the largest Buddhist temple in the world built around the 7th and 8th centuries, located some 60 kilometers north of Yogyakarta.
Yogya Residents Defend Special Status: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » For 80-year-old Atmo Rejo, the combined charisma of Governor Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono and Deputy Governor Pakualam is a characteristic of Yogyakarta that must be appreciated and preserved. He said he was willing to sacrifice himself in defending this feature of the kingdom.
Image of the Day: Potong Rambut, Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » Walk around any part of Yogyakarta in Central Java and you will find some amazing buildings. Some are historical and dating from the Dutch Occupation of Indonesia, others are delightful old buildings and some converted into small businesses. This delightful building was converted into a hairdresser salon (potong rambut).
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.
Royal Gamelan: Yogyakarta,Central Java
By Barrie | 1 Comment » Visiting the Kraton in Yogyakarta is a walk back in history. One of the beautiful items you will see is the royal gamelan.
Image of the Day: Pendopo,Kraton, Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » The Kraton in Yogyakarta is a must-see place when you visit the beautiful city. The cultural heart of Yogyakarta, the Kraton has many amazing pieces of architecture and one being the Pendopo.
Image of the Day: Kantor Pos,Yogyakarta,Central Java, Indonesia
By Barrie | No Comments » The Dutch legacy in Java amounted to some beautifully constructed buildings, and one of those is the Post Office.
Tugu Monument: Yogyakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
By Barrie | No Comments » Like a centennial it stands at the crossroads of Jl Mangkubumi, Jl Diponoegoro, Jl Jend Sudirman and Jl AM Sangaji. It is the first major monument you see in Yogyakarta as you drive into town from the airport or from the north or west.
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