Thursday, May 8, 2008

Surakarta, The Cradle oF Javanese Culture


The birth place of the Central Javanese Kingdom. Kasunanan and Mangkunegaran Surakarta has long been famous as a cultural centre in Central Java. Many fine traditional arts such as traditional dances and music as well as the literature in the finest style of Javanese language are very attractive once you have seen it you will fall in love and could never forget.

Mangkunegaran Palace
Another supers repository of Javanese art and culture in Surakarta. The palace has a large veranda and a big room lighted in blue which is called Kerobongan. Usually used for state official ceremonies. The ceiling of the veranda, decorated in an old Batik style. Modang and zodiac symbols in Javanese version.

Kraton Kasunanan
A masterpiece savekeeping of Javanese art and culture. The palace was built in the middkle of 18th century, decorated among other things with gilded Columns and marble statues.
Next to the places is a royal meseum. Where you can see the exhibition of the Surakarta’s cultural history. At the art gallery of the palace there are antiques such as the royal cart, palace’s amulets and ornaments very old and yet very attractive.

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