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Batik, silverware, leather goods... HEIDI MUNAN visits Jogjakarta and is captivated by its many crafts These workers are protected from inhaling dust and chemical fumes IN Java, wearing fine batik has been the prerogative of the high and mighty for as long as anybody can remember. The best artists were employed by the courts and they had no other work but to produce...

Indonesia, one of the densely populated areas of the world is really a place of attraction for travelers. Enriched with copious tourist places and exciting adventures, Indonesia is certain to deliver the joyful nature of traveling. It is this unique nature which invites people from all over the world. To spend time in Indonesia will definitely be a memorable event for travelers. Its rich source...

The Indonesian Pavilion attracted 20,000 visitors at the opening day on May 1. If Phileas Fogg and Passepartout need 80 days to travel the globe in Verne's classic Around the World in 80 Days to win £20,270 (US$30,000), we need less than that and less traveling once we are inside the World Expo 2010 Shanghai, China. Located on a 5.28-square-kilometer plot of land, the 53rd expo features dozens...

Yogyakarta:The grounding of flights to Europe has not created any significant impact to the number of tourists coming to Yogyakarta. Until today, no tour and travel agencies have cancelled their trip, said Yogyakarta Public Relations chief, Deddy Pranowo Eryono, yesterd...

When Belgian Thierry Detournay came to Yogyakarta to work as a lecturer for a local university nine years ago, he missed having good chocolate. So armed with the knowledge gained from a chocolate cooking class back home in Belgium, the self-professed chocolate connoisseur created his own recipe for chocolate using a mix of European and Javanese tastes.His home-based business started to take off...

Yogyakarta:The exhibition Jogja Three Expo will be organized at the Jogja Expo Center (JEC) on 12-16 May. There will be 78 tenants, from miscellaneous items, clothing and cars. All necessities are there,� said Deru Samudera Risa, Jogja Three Point Project Officer,...

Central Java Government must sharpen Visit Central Java in 2011 for this program to the maximum impact for all stakeholders from the tourism sector. The government should also fix the "door gate" sign so that tourists interested in visiting tourist destinations in Central Java.Do not be compartmentalized. Destinations in Central Java, but why so many tourists coming from Yogyakarta.   This...

The perpetrators of tourism in the city of Solo initiated the need for tourism promotion agency Solo (Solo Tourism Board) or STB. With the STB is expected to be more integrated tourism promotion efforts and give a more pronounced economic impact for the community.   "During this campaign conducted on their own with little funds, without segmentation and target markets clear so that a very...

Semarang is progressing fast and developing into a leading business city, although floods caused by heavy rain and high tides affect some parts of the city. Semarang is the country's third largest business city after Jakarta and Surabaya. It became a business city during colonial times after the establishment of Dutch trading company Verenigde Oost-Indie Compagnie (VOC) in 1705. Previously,...

Badui Dance Yogyakarta Sleman district plans are invited to enliven the opening session of the meeting of Islamic countries who are members of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) in Yemen, June, said the Vice Regent of Sleman Sri Poernomo.   In meetings with the board meeting with new Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) Branch of Yogyakarta, Sleman, Wednesday, he added Yemeni...

A team of archeologists from the Yogyakarta Archeological Center have reportedly found three wooden houses, believed to be part of a village from the 9th century Ancient Mataram Kingdom. The excavation, located in Liyangan, Purbasari subdistrict, Ngadirejo, Temanggung, was conducted from April 14-20 by a team comprising researchers Baskoro Daru Tjahjono, Sugeng Riyanto and Heri Priswanto with...

Animal Market Development and Ornamental Plants of Yogyakarta, located in Dongkelan, Village Gedongkiwo, Mantrijeron District aims to develop the economy of Yogyakarta, especially in the south.   "Actually, the establishment of Wildlife and Ornamental Crops Market Yogyakarta (PASTHY) not only can be used to generate the south of Yogyakarta city economy, but also the community of Bantul district,"...

In the near future visitors can enjoy a steam train two jagged routes, namely Ambarawa-Tuntang and Ambarawa-Bedono, in Semarang District. This is in line with the start of the turn in the sleepers-Tuntang Ambarawa path from the original timber bearing the iron.   "We expect August to be able to test the steam trains and diesel trains towing dolly."- Eko S Mulyanto   "Route-Tuntang...

Who does not know Yogyakarta? Everyone knows, Yogyakarta is a place that must be visited during holidays or school holidays end. Choice of tourist attractions in Yogyakarta were diverse, such as visiting the Palace, visit Prambanan Temple, or to Parangtritis and more. No less importantly, you and your family would have to equip themselves with various tips about tourist attractions in Yogyakarta...

Russia needs to be set as a target of Yogyakarta tourism market. During this time, the visit of Russian tourists to Yogyakarta is still minimal compared to other countries of tourists. In fact, Russia's potential markets with high economic growth and many new rich fabrics in there.Russia is a country with a population of the world number seven, nearly 200 million people.   "Russia is...

Andong, the traditional means of transportation or transportation of Yogyakarta similar gig seemed very popular tourist tourists both foreign and domestic, especially to get around the city. "Andong horsepower drawn with many found in various corners of the city, so travelers need not fret or worry about not getting transportation," said Head of Tourism Department of Yogyakarta, Yulia Rustiyaningsih...

It's just after sunset in the back streets of Yogyakarta. There are a dozen or so bule standing about awkwardly in front of a small, dark building. Various taxis and motorbikes deliver them from the labyrinth of adjoining side streets. They are meeting in front of Milas restaurant in the Prawirotaman area for dinner. Milas is where your hungry bohemian, culturally sensitive travellers die and...

The people with ready smile, becak, the palace, and one-bite size pie bakpia flashed in my mind when I was thinking about Yogyakarta. So, I decided to spend this semester break in the laid-back atmosphere but exotic place. Together with my parents we started the holiday by visiting my grandfather in Wonosobo, a couple of hours driving in the outskirt of Yogyakarta. The family house is at the...

Starting this year, Yogyakarta Tourism Department will issue a schedule of events and cultural tours throughout the DIY for one full year. This is to be a guide for tourists who visit the DIY. It is expected that in this way will be more and boost the number of tourist visits.   Head of Tourism Department of DIY Tazbir states, the institute targets tourist visits to DIY during the year 2010...

The launch coincided with the harvest of durian species Monthong. There are about 400 durian trees to bear fruit. On average each tree produces fruit 10-15.   In the event, Idham Samawi together with a delicious taste of durian Monthong officials. It was very appreciated kebuh fruit development under the control of Agriculture and Forestry Office of Bantul Regency.   According to him,...

Yogyakarta City will develop synergies with other areas both in Yogyakarta Special Region and other regions in Central Java province to promote tourism. "Tourist destinations in the city of Yogyakarta is not too much."- Deddy Pranowo Eryanto   "Tourist destinations in the city of Yogyakarta is not too much, there are only a few famous tourist destination such as the Kraton Yogyakarta, Taman...

Batik handicraft center in Giriloyo, Imogiri, Bantul regency, Yogyakarta (DIY), began to put up a village tour with leather centers Hamlet Pucung, Village Wukirsari.     "To start as a village tour, this time about ten home residents in the lodging Giriloyo prepared as tourists visiting the village," said chairman batik crafters community Giriloyo Nur Ahmadi in Bantul,...

PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan, and Ratu Boko (TWC) invites business partners to work together to design a tour package and bring more tourists to tourist destinations.   "We opened dialogue travel to enlarge cooperation with potential partners, especially in Jakarta," said Director General Secretary Destinations Development, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Winarno Sudjas, in...

Nearly four years after the earthquake, the main temple of Prambanan Temple of Shiva completely untouched refurbishment. Nevertheless, the interest of tourists to visit is very high. Prambanan temple complex certainly safe.If viewed from the physical construction of buildings, Shiva Temple showed no damage.   Shiva temple located in the middle of the Prambanan temple complex is not yet accessible...