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Jogja Java Carnival 2011 confirms Yogya As a City of Culture

Jogja Java Carnival (JJC) in order HUT-255 to the city of Yogyakarta on Saturday (22/10), confirming the existence of the more valued as a cultural city of Yogyakarta. Conceptually, JJC this year raised the power of tradition that is embedded in the old city of Yogyakarta. Similarly, the Governor of Yogyakarta, Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, expressed as JJC opened in the plaza north of Yogyakarta. "The hope JJC can confirm the character of the city of Yogyakarta as a condition characterized by cultural values​​," said Sultan. Sultan said the event was JJC add more cultural harmony and tolerance between communities. Multiculturalism was, he added, should continue to be upheld for the harmony for all parties. He also added, in order to be more colorful and Yogya become livable cities, the arrangement must always involve the community. Meanwhile, Mayor Herry Zudianto said also that the JJC into a creative arts event that demonstrated the potential of Yogyakarta culture to the world.

Royal Wedding Procession Preserving Culture Yogya

GKR Bendara peak wedding procession and KPH Yudanegara which took place today, Tuesday (18/10), were considered to undermine the current modernization that has been present in Yogyakarta. Procession Panggih as the culminating event has become a cultural tradition of Yogyakarta Palace evidence preserved until now. "The procession is very grand Panggih Kraton Yogyakarta and Yogyakarta to be evidence of cultural preservation," said Andi Malarangeng Menpora, after congratulating the bride. Panggih procession was the procession of the bride and groom meeting, after two days they undergo traditional procession in two different places. The procession is a symbol of the meeting in a sacred bond of marriage for family life someday acquire the best way. Wedding Procession Coordinator KRT Yudahadiningrat said, the procession begins with a consent granted by the groom at majesties Dalem Penepen Mosque at 7:15 o'clock. Accompanied by his younger brother Sultan HB X, the groom's pr

TIME 2011 puts Lampung on the Tourism Map

With hosting the 17th TIME (or Tourism Indonesia Mart & Expo) 2011 at Bandar Lampung, attended by 76 international buyers from 27 countries, the province of Lampung at the southern-most tip of the island of Sumatra, hopes to have placed Lampung on the international tourism map. Opening the 17th TIME and the Krakatau Festival at Bandar Lampung on Wednesday 12 October, Governor Sjahroedin said that he hoped TIME will serve as the momentum to boost tourist arrivals to Lampung, making tourism as the primary means in developing the province to benefit the people.” "I believe the event will serve as an eye-opener for the international community on what Lampung has to offer”, he said. TIME is the perfect platform to showcase this new destination’s potentials. Director General for Tourism Marketing, Sapta Nirwandar agreed that Lampung has plenty of potentials, possessing icons like the Krakatau volcano, the Way Kambas elephant conservation park, the Tanjung Setia world-class surf, a

Century Buddhist temple-10 Found in Sleman

Four Buddhist temples around the 10th century found in Palgading, Sinduharjo, Ngaglik, Sleman, Yogyakarta. This is the result of findings from the excavations conducted in 2006. The structure of the three temples have been found complete, and one other temple is not complete. Building area of the temple which has been found is a temple on the south side area of ​​13.23 x 17 meters, the temple in the middle of an area of ​​8.6 x 6.35 meters, and the temple on the north side area of ​​8.85 x 8.85 meters. To the north of the temple, while it is still in the research. Chairman of the Preservation Hall Excavation and Archaeological Heritage (BP3) DIY, Revelation describes Astuti, excavation of temple has actually been done since 2006. But was stopped in 2010, and only continued again in July 2011. Early excavations carried out since there are reports of a citizen who found the statue is a symbol Buddhisatwa Awalokiteshwara in the worship of Buddha. The belief that the temple at the Buddhist