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Tawur Agung Prambanan Temple 30 March 2014 starts at noon

March 2014

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Jogja At a Glace

Tawur Agung Kesanga Hindu Purification Ceremony

Language. The national language,

30 March 2014 starts

Bahasa Indonesia is spoken everywhere and locals speaks

Yogyakarta and Central Java Hindus will celebrate largest and beautiful ceremony, Tawur Agung Kesanga, sacrifices for the universe harmony held in the area of Prambanan Temple.

The ceremony begins when the sun is at its highest during the day, incense is burnt and the Wedas is recited, with the chiming of bells to accompany.

Javanese. But as international tourist destination, it easy to find guides who speak not only English, but also practically European language and most Asian ones.

Climate. The dry season is from April to October and the wet season

The Ceremony begins with the staging of several Balinese dances, then proceeds with mecaru or put some offerings and Ogoh-Ogoh (huge paper-made effigies) in the courtyard of Prambanan Temple.

After all prepared, Tirta Mendak ceremony begins by bringing holy water to Shiva Temple to purify the water.

And then proceeds with Pradaksina ceremony by walking clockwise around the temple three times by Hindu Priest and Entourage.

Followed by back to the stage carrying holy water and a prayer led by Hindu Priest.

from November to March. Humidity is high all year, from 70 – 90 percent.

Temperatures range between 2634°C. For highland temperatures, it

Eating Out. You'll never go hungry on Yogyakarta. Whether choosing a warung for lunch, grabbing an afternoon snack or splurging on fine dining restaurants, Yogyakarta's favorite foods are on the menu.

Shopping. Visitors toYogyakarta will find bustling traditional markets selling everything from local ingredients to batik, an unforgettable experience not to be missed. Yogyakarta is well-known for center of batik, handicraft and furniture makers. Whatever is on your shopping list, you can find it on Yogyakarta.

is naturally cooler.

Accommodations. Ranged from ultra-luxurious hotels to simple guesthouse. Guesthouse/Hostel rates is between Rp 70.000 –

Joyful participants take part in a noisy parade carrying Ogoh-Ogoh, which are burnt before sunrise to symbolize all evil leaving ahead of the New Year. The aim of the ceremony and offerings is to achieve harmony between humans, God, and universe, and to purify.

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150.000. Hotel start from Rp 300.000.

Cash & Credit Cards. Credit Cards and traveler checks are widely accepted, and cash machines on nearly every street corner. But in rural areas, cash is preferred.

Getting Around. You can explore Jogja on foot around the Malioboro street – Beringharjo Market – Taman Budaya Yogyakarta – Sultan Palace – Taman Sari Water Castle. If you are staying for a few days, it is advisable to rent a car with a driver. Becak & Andong is popular transport for tourist in Malioboro Area, good if you want to experience a more open and leisurely view of the town. Becak can fit for 2 passengers while Andong can fit 4 adult conveniently. Motorbike for hire (Rp 25.000 - Rp 35.000, without gas) is easily found. range guide

City of Performing Art Jogja is a city of art with a special charm and is the hub of traditional life advancing into modernity, creating a uniquely harmonious spirit. It is the Keraton and the royal family who have nurtured traditional Javanese arts for many generations. Full gamelan orchestras, classical Javanese dance, wayang kulit and locally produced kethoprak performances keep locals and visitors spellbound.

On the other hand, Jogja is also a venue for concerts: string quartets from Europe, the Nusantara Symphony Orchestra from Jakarta, and the hottest bands in Indonesia have performed here.

Contemporary dance, poetry readings, plays and workshops are also vital parts of the Jogja arts scene.

These are regular Javanese classical performances information: Gamelan A gamelan orchestra accompanies all wayang kulit (leather shadow puppet), wayang golek (wooden puppets) and wayang orang (live dancers) shows. Javanese-Mataram style gamelan compositions is featured.

Gamelan & dance training: Every

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Monday & Thursday at 5:00 - 7:00 pm and Gamelan concert: Eve of Saturdays Paing (Friday night Legi): 9:30 pm-midnight on Puro Pakualam Palace.

Every Monday and Tuesday 10:00 am – 12:00 noon at the Bangsal Sri Manganti pendopo (meeting hall) at the Keraton.

Javanese Dance/Wayang Orang (Human Performers) While some visitors may shy away from “tourist shows”, keep in mind that these venues offer places for dance students to perform which in turns helps keep traditions alive.

Kraton (Sultan's Palace) Sacred dances or fragments of the Ramayana or Mahabharata epics are held every Sunday 9:30 am – 12:00 noon at the Bangsal Sri Manganti pendopo. Javanese court dances are performed every Thursday 10:00 am – 12:00 noon at the same place. nDalem Pujokusuman Jogja Classical Dance show every Monday and Friday between 8pm – 10pm. Javanese court dances are performed every Thursday Legi on Selasa Legen Tingalan Rama Sas Management & pm.

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City of Performing Art Trimurti Theater Prambanan The Ramayana Ballet is performed in the Prambanan Temple Complex starting at 7:30 p.m.: A cast of 50 artists puts on a stunning performance. For reservations call +62 (274) 496 408.

Wayang Kulit (leather shadow puppets) Performed every second Saturday of the month, 9 pm – 5.30 am at Sasana Hinggil Istana Dwi Abad South Palace Square (Alun Alun Selatan). Free and open for public.

Every Saturday: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm on Bangsal Sri Manganti pendopo (meeting hall) at the Keraton.

Daily Leather Puppet Show: 8.00 – 10.00 P.M on Sonobudoyo Museum at Jl. Trikora No. 6, Jogja. Entrance fee Rp. 20,000.

Wayang Golek - (wooden puppets) This wayang golek (wooden puppets) performance was created

by Ki Trunadipura from Surakarta.

Every Wednesday 10:00 – 12:00 noon at the Bangsal Sri Manganti pendopo (meeting hall) at the Keraton.

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Javanese Poetry Reading Javanese poetry recitals are taken from the Kawedanan Hageng Punokawan Widya Budaya books.

Every Friday 9:00 – 11:00 am at the Bangsal Sri Manganti pendopo (meeting hall) at the Keraton.

Performing Art Venues The Kraton Jl. Trikora, Kraton, Yogyakarta Open Daily from 8.30 am - 13.30 pm, except Friday from 8.30 am - 12.30 noon Entrance Fee: Rp. 5.000 (Domestic) and Rp. 12.500 (Foreigners) Puro Pakualaman Palace Jl. Sultan Agung, Yogyakarta Open Monday & Thursday 11 am - 13.00 pm

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Sonobudoyo Museum Jl. Trikora no 6 Yogyakarta Open Tuesday-Thursday & Saturday-Sunday 8 am - 3.30 pm, Friday 8 am - 2 pm, Closed on Monday. Entrance Fee: Rp. 5.000

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OTHER VENUES: Taman Budaya Yogyakarta Jl. Sriwedani no. 1 Yogyakarta

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Padepokan Seni Bagong Kussudiardjo Kembaran village, Tamantirto, Kasihan, Bantul.

TeMbi Rumah Budaya Jl. Parangtritis km 8,4 Sewon, Bantul.

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ALAMAT Jl. Nologaten 188 Ambarukmo, Yogyakarta Jl. Kaliurang km. 8 Yogyakarta Jl. Notoyudan GT II/1191 RT 21/23 Yogyakarta Jl. Tlogo RT 5/28 Ambarketawang, Gamping, Sleman Jl. Gajah GG Gading UH 4/219 RT 6/2 Glagah Umbulharjo, Yogyakarta Jl. Mahakam 3 No. 64 Dekil Kedungsari Magelang Jl. Babarsari No. 105 Kledokan CT XIX Yogyakarta Jl. Bima No. 15 RT 5 Plumbon Sokowetan Bantul Jl. Layur 5/4 Minomartani Sleman Jl. Sumba Wates Tengah No 120 RT 7/2 Magelang Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto No 164 Yogyakarta / Perum Sendangadi Permai B10 Mlati Sleman/ Ruko Godean Km 4 (Depan Makam Kajor) Samirono CT 6/304 Caturtunggal Depok Sleman/ Ngentak Baru Baturetno Banguntapan Bantul Jl. Depan Perum Purwomartani (Kios Koran Pontada) Jl. Jogja Solo km 17 No 18 Prambanan Klaten Tumpukan Gondangan Jogonalan Klaten Perum Jambusari Indah Jl. Apoka No 2 Wedomartani RT 6/64 Sleman Jl. Veteran No 89/91 Yogyakarta Perum Soka Asri Permai A 15 Kadisoka Yogya / Roda Transport Jl. Perumnas Gg Kapuas B18 Condongsari Depok Sleman Kedung Galih Sumbersari Moyudan Sleman, Jl. Kaliurang Km 13,5 Sleman Jl. Godean Km 7,5 Gesikan Sleman Jl. Monjali No. 48 Gemawang (Depan PDAM Yogyakarta) Sebayu Triharjo Sleman

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Performances & Exhibition Ramayana Ballet at Trimurti Theater, Prambanan Temple.

Full Story: March 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27 and 29.

Show starts at 7.30 pm. For reservations call (0274) 496 408.

The “full story” is a compilation of the four episodes and lasts about 2 hours, with a 15-minute refreshments break. The dancedrama have been modified for tourists by omitting lengthy Javanese dialog.

March 1 – 9, 2014 Visual art exhibition: “Story Telling” by 12 artists.

Venue: Sangkring Art Space at Nitiprayan Rt. 1 Rw. 20 No 88 Ngestiharjo, Kasihan, Bantul.

March 7 – 20, 2014 Solo exhibition: “Man Jadda Wa Jada” by Godek Mintorogo. Special performances on opening by Jon Batik (guitar recital) and mini concert by OM Ambyar Binagun.

Venue: TeMBI Rumah Budaya at jl.

Parangtritis Km 8,5 Timbulharjo, Sewon, Bantul.

March 8, 2014 starts at 6pm – 9pm Delayota Art #8 performance: “Banjir” by SMA N8 students.

Venue: Concert Hall of Taman Budaya Yogyakarta at Jl. Sriwedani no. 1 Yogyakarta.

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March 16, 2014 starts at 7pm A Vernacular Concert of Cheerful People: “Ayo Lawan” by Sri Khrisna. Venue: Societet Militer Building of Taman Budaya Yogyakarta at Jl. Sriwedani no. 1 Yogyakarta.

March 18, 2014 starts at 7.30pm Concert: Briggite, a French indie folk musical duo formed in 2008 by Sylvie Hoarau ‘the brunette’ and Aurélie Saada ‘the blonde’.

Venue: Langgeng Art Foundation at Jl. Suryodiningratan 37, Yogyakarta. Ticket Rp. 25.000 (on the spot). For information, call IFILIP at (0274) 547409.

March 23, 2014 starts at 1pm Melasti Hindu Ceremony is a Hindu religious ceremony to purify Bhuana Alit (small world) and Bhuana Agung (the universe). For information, call Bp. Budi at 081328076110. Venue: Parangkusumo Beach, Bantul.

March 30, 2014 Tawur Agung Ritual Ceremony.

This ceremony held by Hindus at Prambanan Temple to welcome the Nyepi Holiday. This ceremony starts at noon. For information, call 0274 869613.

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Jogja’s Legendary Delicacies

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Brongkos, vegetables and beef stew with coconut milk, kluwak nuts an spicy sauce.

Lotek Teteg. D3, Jl. Argolobang 16 Baciro (east of Lempuyangan Railway). Open 9am - 3pm.

Warung Handayani, well-known for pecel and brongkos dishes. F5, Jl. Gading No. 2 – South of AlunAlun Kidul Keraton. Open daily 7am – 4pm. Phone: 081392747998.

SGPC Bu Wiryo 1959. B3, Jl. Agro CT VIII, Klebengan, Selokan Mataram.

Open 7am - 3pm. Phone: 0274 512288.

Warung Ijo Bu Padmo, the most well-known for brongkos dishes in Jogja. North of A4, Pasar Tempel, Sleman – under Krasak Bridge.

Open daily 8am – 6pm. Phone: 08282751034.

Warung Bu Sri. North of A3, Jl. Pakem - Cangkringan Km 2 (Wukirsari), Pakem, Sleman. Open daily 8am – 6pm. Phone: 0274 897123.

Angkingan Lek Min. F6, Jl. Prapanca, South of SMSR. Open daily 10am – 3am.

Lotek, Gado-gado and Pecel, varian of Javanese salads with assorted cooked vegetables with spicy peanut sauce.

Lotek dan Gado-gado Bu Hadi. E4, Beringharjo Market 2nd floor, PB3, eastern side. Open 8 am - 4 pm.

Warung Handayani. F5, Jl. Gading No. 2 – South of Alun-Alun Kidul Keraton.

TransJogja Routes

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TransJogja is a special bus system

ROUTE 2A: Jombor - Tugu Railway

in Yogyakarta and has certain

- Malioboro - Gembira Loka -

routes and only make stop at

Kridosono - UGM - Condongcatur -

designated bus shelters. There are 4

Jombor.

sets of route of TransJogja; 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, and 4B. Basically, each set ply the same routes, only differ in direction. Also,

ROUTE 2B: Jombor - Condongcatur - UGM - Kridosono - Central Post Office - Wirobrajan - Pingit Jombor.

as some of the roads are one-way, not all “A” and “B” bus stop at the

ROUTE 3A: Giwangan - Kotagede -

same stretch of road. For visitors

Adisucipto - Condongcatur - UGM -

staying around Malioboro area, “A”

Pingit - Malioboro - Jokteng Kulon -

bus (with exception of route 4A) ply

Giwangan.

the route but not “B”. Single

ROUTE 3B: Giwangan - Jokteng

journey ticket is Rp 3.000 with

Kulon - Pingit - UGM -

operational hour between 6am to

Condongcatur - Adisucipto - JEC -

Oseng-Oseng Mercon, meet cooked with chili, chili and chili, sensational hot spicy dish.

8pm.

Kotagede - Giwangan.

ROUTE 1A: Prambanan -

ROUTE 4A: Giwangan - Biology

Bu Narti. E5, Jl.KH A Dahlan (in front of Muhammadiyah office). Open 6pm - 11pm. Phone: 081915554472.

Adisucipto - Tugu Railway -

Museum - Kridosono - Pakualam

Malioboro - Gembira Loka - JEC -

Palace - Taman Siswa - Giwangan.

Pecel Mbah Giyah. South of G5, Desa Sendang, Sambungan Bangunjiwo, Kasihan, Bantul. Open 10am - 4 pm.

Pecel Wader Bu Amat. East of C2, Jl. Adisucipto no. 264 (east side of Airport gateway.) Open 10am 10pm. Phone: 0274 484159.

Adisucipto - Prambanan.

ROUTE 4B: Giwangan - XT Square -

ROUTE 1B: Prambanan -

SGM Factory - Jogja City Hall - UIN

Adisucipto - JEC - Gembira Loka -

Sunan Kalijaga - Bethesda Hospital

Central Post Office - Pingit - UGM -

- Kridosono - Timoho - Giwangan.

Adisucipto - Prambanan.

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Flight Schedule Jogja-Jakarta

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Jogja-Surabaya

Jogja-Batam

Distribution Spots Restaurant and Cafés:

Hotels:

ViaVia Traveler Café, Aglio,

Dafam Fortuna Hotel, Dagen Hotel,

Flight

Depart

Flight

Depart

Flight

Depart

JT 541

06.00

Daily

IW 1814

06.00

Daily

JT 279

07.00

Daily

Ministry of Coffee, Easy Goin',

Abadi Hotel, Asia Afrika Hotel,

GA 201

06.00

Daily

IW 1844

08.45

Daily

JT 277

12.20

Daily

JT 561

06.50

Daily

IW 1846

15.00

....567

Hani's Restaurant, Milas Cafe,

Trim 1 Hotel, Batik Ratna Hotel,

QZ 7559

06.50

Daily

IW 1812

16.05

Daily

GA 203

07.25

Daily

SJ 9234

16.45

Daily

Flight

Depart

JT 565

07.30

....567

SJ 234

20.15

Daily

SJ 9257

09.50

ID 6361

07.40

Daily

JT 553

09.25

Daily

Jogja-Denpasar

Jogja-Pontianak Daily

Jogja-Banjarmasin

Puri Artha Hotel,

Bintang Café, Batik Resto,

Fave Kusumanegara Hotel,

Daily

Bladok Café, Bedhot Café,

Phoenix Hotel,

JT 520

19.55

Daily

Sasanti Restaurant & Lounge,

Santika Hotel, Melia Purosani,

Paris Bakery, Oey, R&B,

Hyatt Regency, Tentrem Hotel

QZ 8441

06.25

Daily

JT 549

10.50

Daily

JT 560

07.25

Daily

GA 207

12.10

Daily

GA 250

07.55

Daily

QZ 7553

12.10

Daily

QZ 8449

08.35

Daily

JT 559

13.15

Daily

GA 252

16.15

Daily

QZ 7557

12.55

Daily

GA 254

20.30

Daily

Flight

Depart

GA 209

14.15

Daily

JT 568

20.50

Daily

JT 670

07.45

Daily

GA 665

10.10

Daily

JT 668

13.05

Daily

SJ 230

14.15

Daily

JT 664

18.55

Daily

Jogja-Bandung

Indraloka Guesthouse,

K-Meal, Excelso Café,

Depart

Daily

....567

Zango Restaurant, Lotus Mio,

11.20

Daily

10.30

14.45

Griya Jogja, Cakra Kembang Hotel,

JT 522

10.05

SJ 231

JT 557

Rumah Mertua, Kangen Hotel,

Flight

GA 205

Flight

Depart

Made Café, Rastabarmu Café, Kedai Kebun, Bu Ageng,

Jogja-Balikpapan

Sangam House, Legend Café, Nanamia Pizzeria, Myoozik

TIC, Losari Tour&Travel, Hotels:

GA 211

15.05

Daily

QZ 7551

16.05

Daily

JT 567

16.10

Daily

GA 213

16.20

Daily

SJ 235

17.20

Daily

JT 551

17.40

....567

QG 9322

18.05

Daily

QZ 8102

07.25

Daily

GA 215

18.20

Daily

MI 151

10.15

Daily

Matahari Hotel, Tulip Hotel,

TR 2215

18.00

Daily

Puri Ganesha Hotel,

Flight

Depart

JT 1811

12.50

Daily

Jogja-Palembang Flight

Depart

RI 174

10.15

Flight Daily

Jogja-Pekanbaru

JT 555

18.50

Daily

Flight

Depart

RI 345

18.00

Daily

RI 173

16.35

GA 219

19.25

Daily

JT 563

20.00

....567

ID 6367

20.20

Daily

Flight

Depart

GA 217

20.25

Daily

TR 2215

18.00

Jogja-Singapore

Daily

Jogja-Medan Daily

Depart

Jogja-Kuala Lumpur

Travel Office: Barumun Abadi

Grand Rosela, Eclips Hotel, Prambanan Guest House,

Culture Center:

Mercury Guesthouse,

LIP

Duta Garden Hotel, Brongto Hotel,

Grand Palace Hotel, Ruba Graha Hotel, Ibis Hotel,

Flight

Depart

AK 1325

14.00

Daily

1001 Malam Hotel, Grage Ramayana,

AK 1321

17.20

Daily

Whiz Hotel, Kumbokarno Hotel, Peti Mas Hotel, Hotel Batik,

Note: Flight Schedule is subject to change without prior notice, always check with airline company or ticket provider for exact schedule.

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