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The Legends of Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta Province is one of the most densely populated areas of Indonesia. The town was founded in 1755, after the division of Mataram into the Sultanate of Yogyakarta and Surakarta (Solo). Gamelan, classical and contemporary Javanese dances, wayang kulit leather puppet theater the IS, and other expressions of traditional art keep the enchants. Local craftsmen excel in the art of batik, silver and leather work.

In the middle of the southern Central Java is the magical region of Yogyakarta, the cradle of Javanese culture and tradition. In the north of the volatile, Merapi – the Fire Mountain with captivating physical beauty is vigorously guard the surrounding nature.

This gigantic volcano, sometimes dangerous impaled with his explosive and lava from its crater, but at the same time gives tremendous fertility of the land. That is the reason why the farmers – people who do not leave their passion with their ancestral birthplace. You have to live a mystical relationship with Merapi in harmony with "ruler" of the mountain to keep them safe and peaceful.
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Yogyakarta is known for its silver work known to make leather puppets for shadow plays (wayang kulit) and used a unique style batik dyed fabric. It is also known for its vibrant contemporary art scene known. Yogyakarta is also known for its gamelan music, including the unique style Gamelan Yogyakarta, Which developed in the courts.

Wasserburg

Built in 1758 by Sultan Hamengkubuwono I, west of the Kraton have is part of this pleasure garden and castle is currently surrounded by no more than a fascinating collection of ruins, pools, arches and underground passages by massive walls, but the central courtyard with the nymph what-baths restored.

The water tower is located in the older part of town within walking distance of the Bird Market. A series of workshops Batik line the avenue to the pleasure garden's entrance.

Imogiri

Imogiri is the official cemetery of the royal descendants from Yogyakarta and Surakarta. The royal graveyard is located on a hill, are available to lead by 345 stone steps.

Imogiri is about 17 km southeast of Yogyakarta and easily accessible by bus or car. The tombs are built within three main courtyards.

Entry into the smaller courtyards housing the tombs of the princes is allowed only on Wednesday 9:00 to 12:00 or 13:00 to 16.00 Friday. Traditional Javanese dress must be worn, but can be hired on the spot for a small fee. The cemetery is closed during the Muslim month of Ramadan.

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Spectacular pyroclastic flows day and night at Mt Merapi in Indonesia Java filmed from Babadan
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