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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.
Indonesians in Focus: Ponijo
By Barrie | No Comments » Ponijo is 85 years old, his face and hands wizened by the weather. But he is tireless in looking after the clean water needs of his community during the dry season in Giritirto village of Purwosari subdistrict, Gunungkidul, 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.
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.
Transsexuals and Independence Day: Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » This year’s Independence Day celebrations will see some 265 transsexuals from the Yogyakarta Transvestites Organization (IWAYO) take part in a number of activities, such as sports and stage performances.
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.
Image of the Day: Batik at the Kraton, Yogyakarta, Central Java
By Barrie | No Comments » Yogyakarta is not only the cultural heart of Indonesia, it boasts one of the finest Kratons in the archipelago. When you visit this beautiful city it is a must that you visit the Kraton. Here you will be able to watch Javanese women using a canting as they draw the patterns on the cloth to create spectacular pieces of Batik.
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.
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