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Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta Hello there, long time no see This is the first time I write the blog after so many many times passed Today just want to share about Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta or you can call it YOGYES Yogyakarta is a city and the capital of Yogyakarta Special Region in Java, Indonesia. It is renowned as a center of education (Kota Pelajar), classical Javanese fine art and culture such as batik, ballet, drama, music, poetry, and puppet shows. Yogyakarta was the Indonesian capital during the Indonesian National Revolution from 1945 to 1949. One of the districts in Yogyakarta, Kotagede, was the capital of the Mataram Sultanate between 1575 and 1640. The city is named after the Indian city of Ayodhya from the Ramayana epic. Yogya means 'suitable, fit, proper', and karta, 'prosperous, flourishing' (i.e., 'a city that is fit to prosper' Yogyakarta has many beautiful places to visit to. don't you dare leave the world without visit this city LOL I just visited this city a week ago, I went for three days and I AM SO REGRET !!!! Oh God, I want live in there forever,, the city with small crowd, peaceful and friendly people are everywhere Let me tell you 10 Places in Jogja that you must visit 1. Candi Borobudur

Borobudur, or Barabudur, is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist Temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. The monument consists of six square platforms topped by three circular platforms and is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues.[1] A main dome, located at the center of the top platform, is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues each of which is seated inside a perforated stupa. It is the world’s largest Buddhist temple,[2][3] as well as one of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world.[4] Built in the 9th century during the reign of the Sailendra Dynasty, the temple was designed in Javanese Buddhist architecture, which blends the Indonesian indigenous cult of ancestor worship and the Buddhist concept of attaining Nirvana.[4] The temple also demonstrates the influences of Gupta art that reflects India's influence on the region, yet there are enough indigenous scenes and elements incorporated to make Borobudur uniquely Indonesian.[5][6] The monument is both a shrine to the Lord Buddha and a place for Buddhist pilgrimage. The journey for pilgrims begins at the base of the monument and follows a path around the monument and ascends to the top through three levels symbolic of Buddhist cosmology: Kāmadhātu (the world of desire), Rupadhatu (the world of forms) and Arupadhatu (the world of formlessness). The monument guides pilgrims through an extensive system of stairways and corridors with 1,460 narrative relief panels on the walls and the balustrades. Borobudur has the largest and most complete ensemble of Buddhist reliefs in the world.[4] Evidence suggests Borobudur was constructed in the 9th century and abandoned following the 14th-century decline of Hindu kingdoms in Java and the Javanese conversion to Islam.[7] Worldwide knowledge of its existence was sparked in 1814 by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, then the British ruler of Java, who was advised of its location by native Indonesians. Borobudur has since been preserved through several restorations. The largest restoration project was undertaken between 1975 and 1982 by the Indonesian government and UNESCO, following which the monument was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[4] Borobudur is still used for pilgrimage; once a year, Buddhists in Indonesia celebrate Vesak at the monument, and Borobudur is Indonesia's single most visited tourist attraction This are another sneak peek of Borobudur http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borobudur 2. Ulen Sentanu Ullen Sentalu Museum is a private museum that was initiated by Haryono family and now is managed by Ulating Blencong Foundation. It was established in 1994 and officially inaugurated on March 1, 1997, coinciding with the date commemorated every year as a historical day for Yogyakarta City. The inauguration was done by KGPAA Paku Alam VIII, who was at that time the Governor of Yogyakarta Special Province. Some prominent figures have become members and counselors of the foundation, among other I.S.K.S. Paku Buwono XII of Kasunanan Surakarta Hadiningrat, KGPAA Paku Alam VIII of Pakualaman Principality, GBPH Poeger - Son of Sultan HB VIII - , GRAy Siti Nurul Kusumawardhani - daughter of Mangkunegara VII - , Hartini Soekarno - wife of the late President Soekarno - , and KP. Dr. Samuel Wedyadiningrat DSB. Konk http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ullen_Sentalu_Museum the song about Yogyakarta Pulang ke kotamu Ada setangkup haru dalam rindu Masih seperti dulu Tiap sudut menyapaku bersahabat, penuh selaksa makna Terhanyut aku akan nostalgi Saat kita sering luangkan waktu Nikmati bersama Suasana Jogja Di persimpangan langkahku terhenti Ramai kaki lima Menjajakan sajian khas berselera Orang duduk bersila Musisi jalanan mulai beraksi Seiring laraku kehilanganmu Merintih sendiri Ditelan deru kotamu ... Walau kini kau t'lah tiada tak kembali Namun kotamu hadirkan senyummu abadi Ijinkanlah aku untuk s'lalu pulang lagi Bila hati mulai sepi tanpa terobati See the video !!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDykB7p9O5o&src_vid=XSDIBK-VVNI&feature=iv&annotation_id=channel%3Apfc%3AGDykB7p9O5o