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 [...]
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 [...]
Gembira Loka Zoo is a spacious garden with numerous animal collections. Heavily packed during weekend and holidays, the zoo organized popular dangdut performances in the upper park.