Yogyakarta or Jogjakarta is all refer to Indonesia’s the most unique and culturally interesting city, the heart and soul of Java. Jogjakarta Sultanate was found on February 13, 1775 by Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono I. according to he Giyanti agreement, the third Islamic Kingdom, New mataram was split into two small kingdoms because of Dutch’s intervention. King Pakubuwono II agreed to offer the new Mataram Kingdom’s half territory to his younger brother. Prince Mangkubumi and the another half to his son, Pakubuwono III. Prince Mangkubumi proclaimed himself as a king of Jogjakarta Hadiningrat with royal title “Sultan”. He called himself Ngarsa Dalem Sampeyan Dalem Ingkang Sinuhun Kanjeng Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono Senopati Ing Ngalogo Ngabdurrahman Sayiddin Panotogomo Kalifatullah Ingkang Jumeneng Ingkang Kaping Setunggal (I). Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono I ruled from 1755 until 1792. during his peroid, the Karaton and basic philosophy of the new kingdom was developed.

Excessive interference of the Dutch rules into the of royal family ignited a revolt known as Java War (1825-1830), led by Prince Diponegoro (Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono III’s son). In the first hal of 20 th century, Yogyakarta was once again a centre of resistance to the Dutch colonization and after the world War II, Yogyakarta became the capital of the revolution (1946 1949) until independence was eventually won.

Today, Yogyakarta is not only synonymous with a centre of culture and art, but also well known as a centre of education.

As a centre of culture and art, Yogyakarta provides vast access into Javanese culture for visitors through its rich traditions of art performances and ritual ceremonies. Jogjakarta really offers the visitors with an unforgettable experience and impression because of its hospitality and charming and nature.
The simplicity of life, intertwined with complex philosophy and dynamic cultural backdrop has made the city as a popular tourist destination in Indonesia.

VISIT JOGJA AND ENRICH YOUR LIFE WITH A LOVELY EXPERIENCE !

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Sekaten Ceremony
The procession of Sekaten Ceremony begins with a parade of royal servants bringing the two sets of royal gamelan named Kyai Gunturmadu and Kyai Nogowilogo to the Grand Mosque (Masjid Agung). The Gamelan are played simultaneously for seven days.

Labuhan
Labuhan is an offering ceremony of the sultan of Yogyakarta presented and brought to mount Merapi and Parangkusumo Beach. The offerings includes affod and privates goods of sultan are trown into Indian Ocean.

Tumplak Wajik Ceremony
Tumplak wajik is a ceremony of wajik making (Wajik, a traditional food mode of sticky rice and palm sugar) in the course of preparing Gunungan for the Garebeg ceremony.

Siraman Pusaka Ceremony
Siraman pusaka is a ceremony held to clean and purifty the ancient heirlooms such as royal coach, keris (dagger) and lances. This ceremony is sacredly held on the suro month of Javanese calendar.

Tapa Bisu
Tapa bisu is an ascetism ritual by walking around the palace fortress. People walking without speaking, this tradition is held to celebrate Javanese Nyew Year Eve. On the 1st of Suro month.

Ruwatan
Ruwatan is a sacred ceremony for the purpose of warding off misfortune especially for the sucreta (the single child, five children all boys, borned at midday, etc). Betara Kala is the sepicially story of leather puppets show perform in this event.

Masangin
This is tradition to walk with blindholer between two central Banyan tree at the South square (Alun-alun Selatan). There is a belief that ones who could do this, they will grant what they have been wishing.

Garebeg
Garebeg is a traditional ceremony held by yogyakarta palace reflecting the sultan charity for the people. Garebeg ceremony is annually held on tree different times every year. Garebeg maulud is held on the third month of Javanese calendar commemorating the birth of Muhammad the prophet. Garebeg syawal is held on the Muslem holy day of Idul Fitri. Garebeg Besar is held on the Moslem sacrifice day of Idul Qurban.

Caving is a popular activity among student in Jogja. Several tour operators offer caving packages to visitors, including to the challenging earth-holes at the south limestone hills Pegunungan Seribu (Thousand Hills).

Cerme Cave at Imogiri is a popular one, for it being easily waded through. More challenging caves are Luweng Jaran, Grubug and Jati, with more than a hundred meters deep vertical tunnels.