History Of Yogya

 History Of  yogya


Under the shadow of 2914-meter-high mountain, called Mount Merapi, standing Ngayogyakarto Hadiningrat, one of the Mataram kingdom in Java. Now known as the Yogyakarta (Jogja) starting in 1755, when the kingdom of Mataram was divided into the Sultanate of Yogyakarta and Surakarta (Solo).

Yogyakarta Palace was built by Prince Mangkubumi at the time, and he used the palace as the region's most influential central Java since the 17th century. Kraton remains a center of traditional life and despite the modernization in the 20th century, the palace still exudes the spirit of purity, which is characterized by its culture for centuries.

Yogyakarta is one of the cultural centers of Java. Gamelan music is the view from the past, classical and contemporary, Javanese dance performances very beautiful and intoxicating, leather puppet shows and hundreds of traditional arts that make the visitor enthralled.

Remarkable spirit of life and warmth of this town alone who almost never fade. Contemporary art is also grown in the fertile culture and people of Yogyakarta. ASRI, Academy of Fine Arts, for example, an arts center here, and Yogyakarta has listed her name as an important school of modern painting in Indonesia, which may be illustrated in the figure of impressionist painters, Affandi.

www.baliiku.blogspot.comThis province is one solid area in Indonesia and is the main entrance to the center of Java where this place is geographically located. Stretching from Mount Merapi to the north toward the Indian Ocean in the south. Daily flights connecting Yogyakarta to Jakarta, Surabaya and Bali, as well as train and bus transportation offers the same journey overland route.

Yogyakarta Special Province (abbreviated as Jogja), is one of the 34 provinces in Indonesia. The province is divided into five regional level II, Kodya Yogyakarta, Bantul, Sleman regency, Kulon Progo Regency, and Gunung Kidul Regency. Yogyakarta Area about 3186 square km, with a total population of 3,226,443 (Statistics in December 1997). The province is famous as a city of culture and education and is a tourist destination.

Based on history, before 1755 in Surakarta is the capital of Mataram Kingdom. After the agreement Gianti (Palihan Nagar) in 1755, Mataram was divided into two kingdoms: Kasunanan Hadiningrat and Surakarta Sultanate Ngayogyakarto Hadiningrat. Following custom, the Prince Mangkubumi, brother of His Majesty Pakubuwono II, was crowned as King Ngayogyakarto Hadiningrat. Then he referred to as the lane I. In 1813, under British rule, the separation occurred for the third kingdom of Mataram-time. Notokusumo prince, son of Hamengkubuwono I, was crowned as Prince Paku Alam I. Separated his kingdom from the Sultanate of Yogyakarta.

When the Republic of Indonesia was established on August 17, 1945, which is symbolized by the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Ngayogyakarto Pakualaman Hadiningrat and fused as one of the provinces in Indonesia where the lane was appointed as governor IX and Sri Paku Alam VIII as deputy governor. Although the province of DIY has a relatively small area, but is rich in tourist attractions. Visitors can find various kinds of arts and performing arts results are very interesting and amazing.

As an arts and cultural center of Java, there are several kinds of tourism in Yogyakarta. This is the reason why people refer Yogyakarta as the cradle of Javanese culture. And for lovers of mountains, beaches or beautiful scenery, Yogyakarta is also providing some room for it. The province is also recognized as an attractive place for researchers, geologists, and volcanology experts speleogi refers to the existence of caves in limestone areas and active volcanoes. In the southern district of Gunung Kidul is the end of the sea, where there are few marine fossils in the limestone as proof.

For archaeologists, Yogyakarta is very interesting because at least there are 36 temples / historical sites here. There are few relics of civilization from the 9th century. One of them, the temples of Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple and the most famous in Indonesia. Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple, listed as one of "seven wonders of the world." Borobudur can be achieved within one hour from the city, just 42 km northwest of Yogyakarta. On

the way to Borobudur, can visit and Pawon Mendut. Mendut are places of worship, with the existence of Gautama Buddha statues inside. Some rituals are still held in Yogyakarta, and is still carried out till now.

Beautiful environment, traditional architecture, social life, and rituals make Yogyakarta became the most interesting places to visit. Arts and culture like traditional gamelan music and traditional dance will always remind the audience will be the life of Yogyakarta, a few centuries ago. Development of modern technologies developed in Indonesia and in Yogyakarta, was developed in harmony with the customary and traditional rites.

As the name implies, Yogyakarta Province is truly special. The people are very friendly. This form of life and their behavior. They like the traditional sports, archery as a hobby and game birds are also very fond of turtledove. They also believe that people can enjoy life by listening to the chirping of birds. Traditional archery competitions are always held to commemorate the birth of the king, called the "Wiyosan Dalem". And at the time of lane X was born, this tradition was also carried out.

Given the wide range of indigenous arts and traditional ceremonies are still ongoing, Yogyakarta is also known as "living museum of Java", which is reflected in all forms of the traditional stuff of vehicles, architecture, markets, souvenir centers, museums, tourist attractions and many options in Yogyakarta.