In this ancient kingdom of Kasunanan Surakarta in Central Java, time stands still. Down the narrow streets between buildings with old Javanese and European architectural combinations, I imagined how ...

urakarta city in Central Java successfully joined UNESCO's Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in the Craft and Folk Art category on Tuesday, after having failed multiple times to join the network.

Courtiers dressed in traditional Javanese costumes enter the Surakarta Palace complex in Surakarta, Central Java. - The Jakarta Post JAKARTA: Surakarta city in Central Java successfully joined ...

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JAKARTA: A proposal to reinstate Surakarta’s special designation status has resurfaced, potentially paving the way for the hometown of former president Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo to be separated from ...

TEMPO.CO, Surakarta - Surakarta City Administration in Central Java will operate a 99 year-old steam train as part of its cultural tourism attractions, after previously it has operated a steam train ...

SOLO in Java, Indonesia has a thriving FOOD CULTURE with loads of famous foods. We take you on an INDONESIAN STREET FOOD tour of some of Solo’s popular local spots to eat some of Solo’s most famous ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Sad news has come from the Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace. The king of Surakarta Palace, Sri Susuhunan Pakubuwana XIII, passed away at the age of 77 on Sunday morning, November 2, ...

Heritage hotel with traditional Japanese interior design, 10-minutes walk to shopping centers and entertainment events.