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Thursday, December 25, 2008

Klewer Market, Selling Various Motives of Batik

by Endang Kusumastuti

Solo not to visit if it does not complete the purchase and batik cloth. One of the interesting than in the city of Solo palace is shopping, especially batik. Many alternative locations to be a destination shopping batik. Start of batik cloth with motifs Solo, batik cap, batik clothes, bed linen batik cloth, to slip and all the smelly batik accessories, available in Solo.

For tourists who have a pocket thin, will not become a hindrance to shop batik. Simply come to the Klewer Market, tourists can directly distribute shopping hobby. Klewer Market location in the middle of the city is also quite easy to reach. Moreover, the market was built in 1970 will be in Surakarta palace complex.

Prices ranging from dozens to hundreds of thousands of thousands, batik cloth in a variety of patterns and models, can be found in the market batik in Indonesia. Short-sleeve shirt with batik motifs here may be purchased at the price is relatively inexpensive, ranging from Rp 15 to Rp thousand to 25 thousand ordinary cotton. The material is made from silk fabric, the price is of course much more expensive.

Although cheaper than the shop price, but buyers should also be careful. The buyers often do not know the circumstances batik will be deceived, either a matter of price and material. "It is better that come here have friends who can speak Javanese. And that surely must be a smart-smart bid price. If the seller remains in the initial price, it is better to find another"

In addition, buyers should also choose carefully in batik cloth that will be purchased. For, with the merchandise so much, sometimes the seller does not often consider the quality of goods dagangannya. "If we buy in the amount of many, should be seen one by one. Do not pay directly, because it was not uncommon to have the goods in the parcel with disabilities"

Another note by the visitors. Because the market is Klewer traditional market, do not hope that a visitor can enjoy the event with a comfortable shopping in this place. The atmosphere is hot and crowded with traders and buyers often become another reason why visitors do not want to buy batik in this place.

If the atmosphere is hot and uncomfortable to be one of the reasons, then there's more shopping batik for those who have a pocket thin. As in Pusat Grosir Solo (PGS) and Beteng area. The two shopping centers that are specialized selling batik although not all the stalls there selling batik.

Similar to the Klewer Market, the price of batik cloth and clothing in the two places that can still be affordable. Although, if compared with the Klewer, batik was sold in places that are less complete. "If we want a more comfortable and not hot, so better to buy in or PGS in Beteng. However, often the desired item is not here and there in the Klewer, because in Klewer is more complete," said one visitor.

For tourists and would have a pocket bold batik with high quality, there are two locations should visit. That is, Kampung Kauman and Kampung Batik Laweyan. Kauman village is located not so far from the Klewer Market, while Kampung Batik Laweyan located about 5-6 kilometers from the Klewer Market.

In Kampung Batik Kauman Laweyan and tourists can choose this batik cloth with good quality. Or they can view the writing process to make at this time is rarely produced by batik industry.

Soal price batik centers in far more expensive than in the Klewer Market. The price offered for the tens of thousands of ordinary cloth to millions of rupiah for batik cloth from the silk. "If the Kauman, batik, with more on the classical motifs that have been modified. In fact, there is also a classic, but at this time very few who make it," said Gunawan Setiawan, owner of the gallery in Kampung Batik Gunawan Kauman.

Meanwhile, in Kampung Batik Laweyan, tourists tend to be more about this area compared with the Kauman. Batik cloth with a stamp and can be found in all the galleries in the region. "If the Laweyan, both batik cloth cap and write with more modern motifs, can be found. Apparel and blouse, and so good, can also be bought here," said gallery owner Batik Mahkota Laweyan, Alpha Febela Priyatmono.

(source : http://www.wisatasolo.com/batik.html)
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Solo Paragon Part II (Smart investment in Paragon )

by Retno Wulandari

In addition to offering a comfortable dwelling in the middle of the city, Solo Paragon Mall also offers a concept that combines integrated area shopping centers, apartments and most complete citywalk the largest and most luxurious in Central Java.

As is shown Event & Promotion Manager of Paragon, Nia Kurniawati, "Solo Paragon Mall is a smart and profitable investment to expand business in the area of Solo Raya." Added Sales Maganer Solo Paragon, Retno Ima Astuti, a tenant that is Carrefour, will make a fixture out in early 2010. In the Business Talk SOLOPOS FM also disclosed yesterday, Solo Paragon can be found in Solo exhibition at the Square, which was held on 23 December 2008 - 6 January 2009.

Suorce : http://www.solopos.co.id/zindex_menu.asp?kodehalaman=h29&id=253945
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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Cetho Temple




Temple Cetho Hinduism is a holdover from the XIV century at the end of the Majapahit Mount Lawu. Tea plantation and some of the villages seen in distance. Cetho temple consists of nine trap, shaped aft forth with the trap / trap level as the last of the primary pemujaaan God Almighty (such as forms of worship places in ancient times; punden berundak).
government. Temple function is not different from the other temples Hinduism, namely as a place to worship God. Until this very day temple Cetho remain in use by people around the settlement is indeed a devout Hindu religion. The word "Cetho" in the Java language means clear or bright. Perhaps this is related to the geographic location of strategic temple. At the height of 1,500 m above sea level this can be seen clearly throughout the panorama green valley at the foot of

Trap after the first entrance gate is a temple.

Trap still form the second page, but this ditrap there petilasan Ki Ageng Krincingwesi which is the ancestral community Cetho.

In the third, there is a trap soubment sweep of land above the human appetite for carnal (animal lust). Phallus-shaped (equipment sex men) over 2 m, with two enclosed symbol of the kingdom of Majapahit shows the making of temple.

In the next trap can be found which is the relief of short snippets of story "sudhamala", (as there are sukuh temple) is the story of human effort to escape from the catastrophe.

Two trap at the top, there are Pendapa-Pendapa that flank the road entrance temple. Until this Pendapa-Pendapa is still often used as a place pelangsungan ceremonies of the religious.

Trap seventh can be found two statues in the right side of the left is a statue Sabdopalon and Nayagenggong two Abdhi kinasih Prabu from the UB, which is also the spiritual adviser of his. This symbolizes the soul of his closeness with the people who represented the noose Sabdopalon and Nayagenggong.

Trap on the eighth, there are statues phallus (kuntobimo) on the left side of the statue and Prabu UB, which is described as "Mahadewa." Phallus statue symbolizes the benediction of the abundant fertility of the earth cetho and an expectation to God so that fertility is not now be lost forever. The statue shows penauladanan Prabu UB community against his leadership, as the king of the "virtuous take leksana, ambeg fair paramarta" believed to also as a messenger of God's earth.

Trap final (ninth trap) is a trap which is the main place pemanjatan to do a `Lord of Hosts. Trap last cubical size of 1.50 m 2. Candhi Cetho to the east this is different with candhi-candhi are bred in the middle because candhi cetho likewise candhi Sukuh built during the Majapahit so that its development candhi affected by what is familiar in the temples of East Java. The top of the building candhi cetho there is a building that in the past used as a place to clean themselves before carrying ritual peribadahan. While building westside of the temple down with a very steep slope can be found again building a temple which is called by people around the temple as Kethek. However, once I to this temple have not done digging. And if this requires attention from the ancient local offices and related agencies.

Building Cetho overall temple made of stone - the rock be chiselled square and four were groomed for the tile, or fence, and temple reliefs. Most of the reliefs and statues have been damaged. Perhaps because of age or naughtiness hands of ignorant not responsible and only personal interest and satisfaction, or merely going reasons that only history can answer it. Cetho the temple is located on the slopes Lawu the west entrance at the Karanganyar district, Central Java, surrounded by jungle and heaviness sejuknya air tea garden yellow, promising a panorama of natural beauty to enjoy with us and we certainly add insight about the greatness of God Almighty.

However, do not assume the existence of the temple Cetho frivolous. Among foreign tourists, temple relics of the Majapahit kingdom known as a special tourist attraction. The attraction is not only in terms of physical beauty, but related to the mental-spiritual tranquility.

According to a number of foreign tourists, Cetho temple is the ideal place to meyerap energy cosmic outstanding in all Zagat. Kasat energy that the human eye is needed to obtain the strength and balance in this life. Walhasil, the temple is often used for foreign tourists bersemedi, yoga, meditation or simply the offers.

Apart from the assumption is not the foreign tourists was an atmosphere in the area of the temple Cetho feel serene, peaceful, and far from the noise. Moreover, situated on the slopes of Mount Lawu surrounded pine trees. White fog often comes with a cold wind.

Transportation

Cetho temple area is located in Fleet, once 39 km east Solo, Central Java. The location relatively close to the tourist attraction, Temple Sukuh Tawangmangu and Telaga Sarangan cause access to transport and accommodation available sufficient. Noteworthy, the vehicle must be really excellent to devour the field, which is quite heavy. Both the transcript, grade and the sometimes sharp corners and narrow. Visitors who use public transportation, could start the journey from the bus terminal Tirtonadi, in the central city of Solo.

From there a bus ride majors Fleet-Tawangmangu. After the fall in Terminal Karangpandan. There has to wait until the vehicle elf Terminal Kemuning. Then the tourists can choose walking pink tea plantation (tea walk) the hills as far as not less than 2 km or motorcycle-taxi ride to the temple court.

Throughout the trip the wind, the tourists will be spoiled by the beautiful natural beauty. In addition, residents can enjoy the warmth with original ornamentation typical form kupluk (head cover) and a cloth glove repellent cold weather, which in the neck.

That not less startling, on the slopes of Mount Lawu far from the hurly-burly of the city crowd, the spirit of togetherness feels thick. Harmonious life is not something that needs to be a problem. Hinduism, Islam, Christian and living in peace and full peace.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008

MARKET antique TRIWINDU SOLO

Triwindu market, so writing in the bud the gate. There is no glimpse of a special gate, but when we overdo it, then we will know what are presented and a unique market. Immediately eyes will be spoiled by the variety of antique displayed in the kiosks. Start from the door to decoration stone sculptures can be found here, from puppet to the metal shell also there.
Do not be surprised when the Iron charcoal found with characteristics statues champion in the end, there are also poor when the money-era old-fashioned coin greet our eyes, and uncounted mask-wood mask colors available in this complex market. Many goods unexpected that we can find, perhaps even first ever antique Palace Solo from the 'stray' Market in Triwindu, if you're curious to be asked to traders there.
Solo hospitality typical of the traders in this city, will make us stand loiter in the market Triwindu this. Bargaining with traders bid price is plural, so even if you're rich, never ashamed to ask for a price cheaper than the traders mentioned.
Gang-by-alley in the complex market of the dijejali kiosks presenting antiques, whether that is really antique, or goods that appear to be intentionally antique. Need more rigor to distinguish the two.
Market special interest that fit neatly into that has long been one of the trademark Solo, can not be complete to play Solo if not visit the market Triwindu. Solo municipal government plans to re-arrange the Market Triwindu hopefully this will not eliminate the uniqueness of the legend has made Zagat Tourism in Indonesia.
So, not a market Triwindu add to the list of visits when you play, play to the city of Solo.
One again, when you visit the Market Triwindu, please stop to "stall soto cow" Triwindu located in the back of this market. No matter that more than enjoying the world eat beef soto tired after traveling around looking for antiques. So, let alone wait? Immediately prepare your wallet and go antique hunting in the market Triwindu, so there ... Read more...

Solo This Time

History repeated, friday 25 July 2008 Solo carve a new history as the only city in Central Java, Yogyakarta's Carrefour have 2, 2 excel city neighboring provinces. Same with history on Dec. 1 date in 2004 when the last Hypermart opening in the SGM as Hypermart, the first in Central Java, Yogyakarta.

History also that the Solo to the hypermarket network has national / international largest in Central Java-Yogyakarta (5, namely: 2 Carrefour, 2 Hypermart, 1 Macro), more than most 2 neighboring cities.
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Few of The Solo City

Surakarta is the name of a city in central Java province. Located about 65 km northeast of Yogyakarta and Semarang 100 km southeast. In the eastern borders with the river Solo (Bengawan Solo). In Indonesia, Surakarta, a city ranked tenth largest (after the Yogyakarta). The city is also first place position dar resident, who supervise Karesidenan Surakarta in the early period of independence. This position is now eliminated and become a "regional governor factotum." Surakarta city has a slogan BERSERI is the acronym of the Bersih (Clean), Sehat (Healthy), Rapi (Fit), and Indah (Bloom). In addition Solo also has a tourism slogan of the "Solo The Spirit of Java" that can be expected to build views of Solo as the cultural center of Java.

Offices Mayoral foundation of this city can not be separated from the history of the kingdom of Mataram, because Solo had become a central government, after the movement from the palace Kartasura in the year 1745. After the division of Mataram due Giyanti Agreement, Surakarta, a central government area east of Mataram. Salatiga agreement in 1753 to create the city is divided into two: the south and east to Kasunanan Surakarta, and given to the northern part of the Mangkunegaran. The integration of the new city government in the establishment of the Republic of Indonesia.
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Thursday, October 23, 2008

Solo Will Become the World Spotlight

Surakarta or better known as the city of Solo, planned to host the International Conference of World Heritage Cities of Euro-Asian-3, which will be held from 25 d 28 October 2008. This event is a conference that strip out the theme of the World Cultural Heritage, which also equipped with the expo, cultural events, workshops and Carnival heritage of the place where the conference is held, in this case, especially about Wayang, Keris, Batik and Gamelan.

This conference will offer a different atmosphere than 2 conference past, if the impression was often very thick felt, this time the Government of Surakarta City has been preparing this Conference to be more fun and entertaining.

For information, Solo is one of the cities in India with the largest cultural heritage. There are 87 registered Cultural Heritage original Solo and around 780 species of native who is also a culinary Solo. Solo is known in Indonesia because of the wealth of art and culture of extraordinary.

(Source : tv.kompas.com)
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Flood of International Events

1.
World Heritage Cities Conference and Expo (WHCCE)
From October 25 to 28
The Sunan Hotel, Pura Mangkunegaran, Balekambang Park.

2.
Solo International Ethnic Music (SIEM)
From October 28 to November 1
Pura Mangkunegaran

3.
UN Habitat Meeting
From October 26 to 29
Hotel Lor In

4.
Conggress VIII ADEKSI
From October 26 to 29
Hotel Sahid Raya

5.
WHCCE Expo
From October 25 to November 1
Pendapi Ageng Pura Mangkunegaran

6.
Borobudur Travel Mart (BTM)
October 26 to 27

7.
Pasar RAKYAT (people's market)
October 25 to November 1
Complex Pura Mangkunegaran

8.
Inauguration of the City of Culture Network
October 25
Loji Gandrung
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Natural Tourism Tawangmangu

Disbursed in the middle of the online entertainment that can be through the Internet, people still crave the natural beauty of the scenery as entertainment, either alone or with relatives. One is natural tourism Tawangmangu.

Tawangmangu object known as mountain tourism in the western slope of Mount Lawu accessible by land vehicle for about one hour from the city of Surakarta (Solo). This place since the Dutch colonial period has become a tourist place. Objects main goal is Grojogansewu waterfall (65 m high). The resort is available at various tourism support facilities such as swimming pools and various forms of accommodation. From here you can see the beautiful scenery of the Solo city from slopes.

Objects of this tour is managed by the local administration Fleet, which of course is one asset that can increase the income of the finance city.

Tawangmangu google map
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