A Mirror of the Reality of Life inside ‘Tubil, Kisah Nyata’,

11 Nopember 2011 – Yogya, Jogjatrip.com - As one of the literatures, Tubil is not an image of social life without relating to the real story. Tubil is a reflection of life intertwined by historical and biographical facts. It revolves with a smooth-spoken language style to create an intimacy understanding with the reader. "The author chooses the straight story line, an alphabetic sequential and coherent style", said Sugihastuti, the lecturer of FIB-UGM and a humanist Indra Tranggono, in the book review, which entitled Tubil, Kisah Nyata (Tubil, True Story) by Stefano Makawangkel, located in Karta Library, on Tue   Read More...

The Event ‘Pelangi Budaya Bumi Merapi’ in Candibinangun

11 Nopember 2011 – Sleman, Jogjtrip.com - Sleman Regency will hold a cultural tourism event that is packed in one event "Pelangi Budaya Bumi Merapi" (The Rainbow Culture of Mount Merapi), which will be held together with the event of Sleman Arts Festival on Saturday and Sunday (19 and 20, 2011) located in Candibinangun field, Pakem, Sleman Regency. It is intended by holding this event for two days the social will be more awake to consider their potential of arts, cultures, and object tourisms. However, the more important is an effort to revitalize and internalize the real potential of culture in society. "It is   Read More...

Riding the Drim Boat at Bleberan Village

08 September 2011 – Gunungkidul, Jogjatrip.com – Have you ever ride on the drim boat ex oil bin? If you have never done that, come to Bleberan village, Playen, Gunungkidul. The boat will take you to see a waterfall called ‘Si gethuk’ or ‘Si Slempret’ which its destination is only 1 Kilometer and about 15 minutes spent time from Bleberan village through Oya River. Drim boat is equipped with Jenset engine and propellers. Unfortunately the boat cannot carry more than 6 people. “Usually the boat won’t run if overloading", said Wasit, the navigator of Drim boat, who met Jogja   Read More...

Jogja Java Carnival Being Tourism Icon of Yogyakarta

08 September 2011 – Yogya, Jogjatrip.com - Jogja Java Carnival (JJC), which is the culmination of Yogyakarta Anniversary celebration, held every October 7 is expected to be a night carnival party that can be used as the tourism icon of Yogyakarta. In 2011, the city of Yogyakarta, will be in 255 years old, and the Carnival ​​will be held more festive and less distinct than the previous years. On Friday (19/8), The Mayor of Yogyakarta, Herry Zudianto said that JJC is expected to be last long full of various festival parades which are the series of public participation. This might become an icon of tour   Read More...

Come to Kinahrejo, Have a Taste of Scrummy Soto Awan Panas

30 April 2011 –   Sleman, Jogjatrip.com – Merapi victims of Kinahrejo and Pangukan have now woken up in economic sector. Taking advantage of the lava tour, women of the two villages run food businesses around the area. Tens of neatly arrayed food stalls sell typical Sleman foods such as jadah (glutinous rice cake), tempe (soybean cake), and tahu bacem (boiled, sweetened tofu) at very affordable prices. At weekends, like on Saturdays or Sundays, there would be tourists coming from various places. The ‘food courts’ is situated in front of of Kinahrejo information center. Though called &l   Read More...

Remembering Romo Sas by Dancing

28 April 2011 –   Yogya, Jogjatrip.com – Six classic Yogyakarta dances were performed on stage in a commemoration of 15 years of the death of dancer KRT Sasminta Dipura, Tuesday (4/26) night. The event was organized by Yayasan Pamulangan Beksa Sasminta Mardawa (YPBSM), a foundation set up by Romo Sas, as KRT Sasminta Dipura was usually called. “This is solely intended to enliven Romo Sas’ artistic spirit, especially in the classic Yogyakarta dance,” said Siti Sutiyah, Romo Sas’ widow. According to Siti Sutiyah, the dance show was meant to let the public know that there remai   Read More...

Srikandi Menolak Malu: A Freedom of Expression

25 April 2011 –   Yogya, Jogjatrip.com – Young artist Arieza Tri Purnawinasih seems to have her own way to display her works. Her exhibition entitled “Srikandi Menolak Malu” (“Srikandi Refuses to be Shy”) is held in Taman Budaya Yogyakarta (TBY) April 10th-14th, 2011. At least 80 female artists, some are students, take part in the event. To Arieza, Srikandi, who is the name of a heroine in Hindu-Javanese folklore, is an ultimate object to explore for them. By the theme “Menolak Malu”, or “Refuses to be Shy”, she wants to convey her idea of the way fe   Read More...

Malioboro Literary Eve Enlivens Yogya

11 April 2011 –   Yogya, Jogjatrip.com – Last Saturday’s (4/9) Malioboro Literary Eve was a tribute to Chairil Anwar, a poet of the 1945 generation. Taking place in front of Gedung Agung, many people came to see the event, which has been held four times, once a month, by the Paguyuban Sastrawan Mataram (Mataram Poet Society). The poem recital was performed in a unique way, for instance, when Udik Suprianto, Wahyono Giri, Bambang K.S.R., Gatot Electone  got on stage combining W.S. Rendra’s Sebatang Lisong with dangdut music. People passing by could not resist looking at them. The a   Read More...

Come and Enjoy: Indrayanti Beach

08 April 2011 –   Gunungkidul, Jogjatrip.com – If you fancy beaches, Yogyakarta is the right destination. There in the province, beach lovers must have been familiar with names like Baron, Sundak, and Kukup. But have anyone ever heard of Indrayanti? Situated on the east of Sundak Beach, Indrayanti is a “new” beach that it has received only a few visitors so far. It can be easily reached, nonetheless, as it sits not far from the main road. Despite having just been a tourism resort, the beach is already equipped with sufficient facilities like gazebos, restaurants, toilets, some cheap hot   Read More...

Briefer FKY for 2011

30 Maret 2011 –   Bantul, Jogjatrip.com – Yogyakarta Art Festival (FKY) 2011 will have a different format than the previous ones in terms of the length and the icon. Normally held for one whole month, FKY is going to be no more than 11 days this year, from June 25th – July 5th, presenting Nasirun and Bondan Nusantara as icons. The two artists have been known for their excellence in traditional and fine arts. “This is the last FKY organized by Yogyakarta Tourism Service. Starting from next year FKY will be run by a private body,” said Timbul Raharjo, General Chairman of FKY Committ   Read More...