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Indonesian Music & Dance in Yogyakarta Posted by on Sep 28, 2017

Indonesian Music & Dance in Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta is known as Kota Budaya (Cultural City) thanks to its vibrant art, music, and performing arts scenes. This is a great place to get to know Javanese culture, especially with the daily performances at the Kraton (Sultan’s Palace). Every day of the week, you can see a different performance at the Kraton. See some highlights from…

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Yogyakarta in 60 Seconds Posted by on Sep 25, 2017

Yogyakarta in 60 Seconds

Yogyakarta – or Jogja as it’s known to many –  is an educational and cultural hub. It’s also a very popular tourist destination on Java. There’s so much to see and do here, from exploring a sultan’s palace, to taking in a performance of wayang kulit (shadow puppets), to climbing atop the world’s largest Buddhist…

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All About Jogja Posted by on Sep 20, 2017

All About Jogja

When it comes to traveling on Java, the most popular tourist destination is far and away Yogyakarta. Or is it Jogjakarta? Or Jogja? We’ll get to the name in just a second. This city is a fascinating place to visit with lots to offer. Ancient temples, a palace, a castle, art, music, food, nightlife, and…

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Water Castle and Malioboro Street Video Tour Posted by on Feb 2, 2015

For a fun day in Yogyakarta, start by exploring Taman Sari (also known as the Water Castle). A former pleasure garden of the sultan and royal family, part of this once grand complex has been restored and is open for visitors. Then, stroll along Mailoboro Street to shop for batik, check out the bustling streets…

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