This was interpreted as a mystical sign that will soon occur that will flood lava through the river, so for those who know will soon make security measures and rescue purposes. The organizing various safety procession is said to pray for salvation of wealth and abundance to God and giving alms to the spirits so as not to disturb the occupants citizens Merapi, peaceful and free from distress, so as to create a harmony between human and natural environment. If the negative human behavior then it will be a negative nature. The concept of balance which became wisdom residents around Mount Merapi is the implementation of the values that they believe that citizens will be angry when it deviates from the natural rule of right and balanced. Location of harmony not only in the offerings provided but behavior that is always trying to not deviate from balance of nature, which is always in harmony harmony and balance to maintain ecosystem integrity.

Angklung is a tool or instrument made of bamboo art special, which was discovered by Mr. Daeng Sutigna about 1938. When the initial use is still limited to the interests angklung local or traditional arts. However, due to the resulting sounds very sweet and also has local and international content such as sounds that have a tone du re mi fa so la si du and daminatilada, then angklung too fast growing, not only locally but also performed performed regionally, nationally and internationally. It is said that the show was held in front of angklung State Leaders at the Asia Africa Conference in Bandung, Merdeka Building in 1955.

Angklung Musical instruments can be combined with other musical instruments such as piano, organ, guitar, drums, and others. Aside from being a tool of art, angklung can also be used as souvenirs or fruits after hand decorated various other accessories. Players of this instrument could reach 50 people or more.

With such a rich tradition of bathing rituals and a heritage of physical maintenance, it is no wonder that Javaneses also develop spa practices combining the elements of Javanese nature, culture,tradition and hospitality. Many Javanese spas today combine the practices of Javanese traditional herbal remedies, massages, and water-based treatments. Traditional herbs are used for many purposes in the massage and particularly in spas that provide services in the beauty care area. The soothing tropical fruits, ointments and other herbs provide traditional body rejuvenating ingredients and beauty treatments. In addition, tradisional massages served with typical Javanese hospitality provide a relaxing experience to the clients while energizing their body and soul. There is a great number of traditional Javanese massage techniques designed to relieve the stresses of a body undergoing the rigors of a modern life.

Some spas also provide treatments for certain occasions such as pre-wedding spas, spa for intimate body parts and many other forms of spa focusing on the cleansing,purifying, and most importantly relaxing the human body.

Two days before Garebeg (the main ceremony), tumplak wajik is held in the yard of the Magangan Kraton. It is the beginning of preparations of Gunungan, a mountain shaped offering of food made from vegetables, fruits and eggs. Wajik, sticky rice cake, is a part of gunungan.

The main ceremony Garebeg is held on the 12^th day, it starts at 07.30 and is preceded by a parade of the palace guard from Kemandungan to alun-alun utara. Gunungan are carried out of the palace at 10:00 and greeted by a salvo of gunshots, the Gunungan leads the procession to the Great Mosque where it will be blessed by the ulamas. The Gunungan then leaves the Mosque and is grabbed by people waiting in the mosque yard. People believe that parts of the gunungan will bless the villagers with a good life. Farmers often plant these in their fields, believing that it will keep them from disaster. The Garebeg ceremony is also held on Syawal 1^th (tenth month in Javanese calendar) and on Besar 10^th (the last month of the Javanese calendar).

Today Paku Alam IX, the heir of Paku Alam I, lives in this palace. Although he does not have legal authority in state affairs anymore, local people still consider him a cultural leader.

This palace also has a museum where many royal antiquities are stored, ancient literature and Javanese texts, royal carts, Chinese porcelains, and many other items. Puro Pakualaman is open for the public every Monday and Thursday from 11:00 to 13:00.

Among the ruins are some local houses that have became a compound, within these houses a home industry of batik painting and handicrafts has arisen. It is an interesting walk through the camping, but be careful and do not get lost, as the alleys seem like a labyrinth. If you get confused about which direction to go just ask the locals.

The entrance to Taman Sari is located on Taman street and is open everyday from 09:00 to 15:00.

On the north side of the ruins, you can find Pasar Ngasem, a traditional pet market. It is often called the bird market, as it sells more birds than anything else, other pets include rabbits, chickens, dogs, snakes, fish, turtles, iguanas, bats, etc.

This cemetery is still considered a sacred place, the royal family still visit Imogiri before they hold certain ceremonies, such as a King’s marriage, coronation (jumenengan) or anniversary. As it is a sacred place all visitors must wear Javanese traditional batik which can be rented before entering. Visitors climb the 345 steps to the cemetery, wearing traditional cloth, the most important site is the grave of Sultan Agung, which is over 350 years old, and it can be visited every Monday, from 10.00 to 13.00 and Friday and Sunday, from 13.30 to 16.00.

Imogiri cemetery is located in southern Jogja, about 20 km from the city centre, buses can be taken from Giwangan (main bus station).

Kraton Ambarketawang is located about 5 km west from Kraton Yogya. There are very few parts of the buildings left, however in 1971 the ordination of Pangeran Herjuna (now HB X), was conducted there with a ceremony of cutting hair and a puppet show.

There are also many Buddhist temples around the Hindu Prambanan complex (17 km east Jogja). The inter-religious relationship become close when the two great dynasties, Buddhist Syailendra and Hindu Sanjaya were united by the marriage of Rakai Pikatan of Hindu Mataram and the Buddhist Syailendra princess Pramodhavardhani in the second half of the 9^th century.