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Music and Dance in Java Posted by on Feb 8, 2018

Music and Dance in Java

Music and dance are huge parts of Javanese culture. Whether you’re taking in an angklung performance in Bandung, watching traditional dance at the Kraton in Jogja, or seeing the amazing Ramayana ballet at Prambanan, you’re bound to experience a lot of music and dance in Java. See some highlights of music and dance from all…

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A Culinary Journey Across Java Posted by on Jan 25, 2018

A Culinary Journey Across Java

Traveling across the island of Java is an incredible experience. In addition to visiting places like Borobudur temple and Kawah Ijen, you get to sample delicious food all along the way. See what’s cooking on the world’s most populous island in a culinary journey across Java. In this short video, you’ll see Indonesian classics like…

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Java Highlight Reel Posted by on Apr 26, 2017

Java Highlight Reel

Big cities, a vibrant culture, ancient temples, natural wonders, and epic adventures. Here are the highlights of Java. Take a whirlwind tour of Indonesia’s most populous island in this short video, featuring active volcanoes, the biggest Buddhist temple in the world, and the bright blue fire of Kawah Ijen.

Highlights of Traveling in Java Posted by on Apr 19, 2017

When it comes to islands, Java is a behemoth. It’s high up on the list of the world’s biggest islands in terms of size. Java is home to over half of Indonesia’s population (around 145 million people) as well as the capital city. In fact, it’s the most populous island on Earth. Java very much dominates the…

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Bandung Video Tour Posted by on Nov 12, 2014

Take a one-day video tour of Bandung with the Grateful Gypsies in a new “Streets, Beats & Eats” episode on Bandung, West Java. Head out to peer into the crater of a dormant volcano at Tangkuban Perahu, get back to town in time for an angklung performance, and of course dig into some tasty Indonesian…

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A Day in Bandung Posted by on Nov 6, 2014

After visiting Jakarta and taking an overnight trip to see the botanical gardens of Bogor, our journey across Java continued eastward. From the Big Durian, it’s just a 3-hour train ride to Bandung – capital of West Java, second largest metropolitan area, and third largest city population wise. During the Dutch colonial years, Bandung developed…

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An Angklung Performance in Bandung Posted by on Nov 4, 2014

Visitors to Bandung, West Java won’t want to miss an entertaining performance at Saung Angklung Udjo. Part school, part workshop, part cultural center, this place is helping to preserve traditional Sundanese culture and its unique music. Check out some highlights from an afternoon performance in this video.  

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