Games dakon done by two people. In this game they used the board called dakon and 98 boards (14 x 7) fruit seeds called beans or fruit dakon dakon. Dakon boards made of wood and plastic, while the seeds are made of shells, seeds, rocks, marbles, or plastic. On board there are 16 holes dakon which consist of 14 small holes facing each other and 2 large holes on either side. Every 7 small hole in the side of the player and a big hole on the right side is considered as belonging to the player. Generally dakon game in ancient times performed in pendapa, porch, or under a shady tree by first holding mat. This game is commonly played by children and even young women.

Well, here I want to tell about a legendary toy that has name Gasingan or Gasing. Today, this toy is rare; it is not played by the children anymore. Kids prefer to play video games, watch TV or RC car than play gasingan. Moreover, many kids do not know if this toy exists. The only place that we can find this toy is at tourism place around Yogyakarta. I found it at Kraton and at Gembira Loka zoo. The price for this toy is cheap, it is about IDR4, 000. It will be cheaper when we can bid well.
This toy is made from bamboo and wood. As we can see at the picture, the bamboo for the tube is about ten centimeter with wood board to cover each pole. A bamboo stick that is about twenty centimeters placed in the middle as the wick so that it can stand when turning. A sided hole is made on the bamboo. This hole will create sound ‘kwoooooo’ when it is played. A line and a small lath of bamboo are used to play the toy.

Wedi Ombo, Rongkop and Sadeng are the easternmost beaches of Jogja around 80 km away. Wedi Ombo is a white sand beach that is pure and very beautiful. with a lot of rocks that extend out to sea. Sadeng is fishing port and also the observation station for the lndonesian Navy.

Rongkop is a rocky beach with a variety of sea birds. fishing and bird watching is possible. Public transport to Baton, Krakal and Kukup is available from Umbulharjo to Wonosari, and then continue your trip on another bus from Wonosari, to the beach. The fare is around Rp. 3,000 per person. Renting a taxi will cost Rp. 210.000 (one way) or Rp. 315.000 (return). However, if you intend to see the other beaches, especially Wedi Ombo, Rongkop and Sadeng, you will have to rent a car, as there is no public transportation available to those locations.

Not too far to the west, there is a 40 m high lighthouse. You are allowed to enter the lighthouse at noon for a charge of Rp. 1,000 per person. From the lighthouse you can view the shore that extends from Parangtritis to Pandansimo, and if you are in luck watch a spectacular sunset over the lndian Ocean.

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.

Gudeg is usually served on a clay plate, on top of a sheet of banana leaves. Sometimes the vendor just folds the banana leaf, makes it tight it with a sharp piece of palm leaf rib, to form a half-cone-pot called ‘pincuk’.

Many people prefer to eat their gudeg in a ‘pincuk’ because banana leaf produces an appetizing aroma when the hot temperature from the cooking affects it. The ‘pincuk’ is big enough to hold a portion of rice, gudeg and its tasty accessories. A number of options are prepared on the table, for instance: fried chicken, chicken curry with rich coconut milk sauce called ‘santan areh’, hot ‘krecek’ (beef skin) curry, tofu, tempe, and chili sauce.

The gudeg itself is processed in a big clay pot. The traditional method suggests to have the food stirred with a wooden stick. No metal material – especially aluminums – should be used, to keep the taste specific as the food remains healthy.

The traditional wooden kitchen where people cook this cuisine is a huge, dark and smoky place. People used to place the giant clay pot on the old fashioned brick stove and make fire from wood. Of course cooking this way would be more tiring and time consuming, even though many locals still apply this method in their spacious village residences. In contrast, most housewives downtown prefer newer utensils like gas or electric stove and stainless boiling pan.

On Maliboro Street, the most famous boulevard to visit in Yogyakarta, most gudeg outlets have their guests sit at ease on a lesehan dining. The eateries are small, outdoor stalls, on the sidewalk. Vendors load their clay pots and jugs on a three-wheeled pedicab or horse chariots called andong and started to set up their place around 7 p. m. They may open the stall overnight, or until about 3 o’clock in the morning.

Historically, the area was once a lake Ngasem market that is often used second lane walking around to see the beauty of the palace from outside the fort. However, many times walking the lake was converted to settlements and in the middle of the village into a market that specialized in selling birds. The existence Ngasem market itself can also give important information on what is considered prestigious in the past. After the horse as a means of transportation and dagger as a weapon, the bird is in third place as a measure of social status.

]]> http://theincrediblejava.com/pasar-burung-ngasem-traditional-market-yogykarta/feed/ 0 http://theincrediblejava.com/art-of-dance-in-yogyakarta/ http://theincrediblejava.com/art-of-dance-in-yogyakarta/#comments Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:43:26 +0000 admin http://theincrediblejava.com/?p=1605 Bagong Kussudihardja and Didik Nini Thowok started the advance of modern dance in Yogyakarta. Who are both known internationally?

Bagong Kussudihardja is known as the creator of colossal ballets that combine the harmony of traditional dance from many regions of Indonesia with a dynamic, liberal and expressive modern dance. Bagong has school of dance that was founded 30 years ago. Yhe name of the school is Padepokan Tari Bagong Kussudihardja, and is located in Desa Kembaran, Kasihan Bantul. Bagong is also an artist who produces paintings and scluptures.

Didik Ninik Thowok is a dancer who has produced unique and special works. Didik performed most of his own works to the public. He performs his creative work on the street, along Malioboro Street like a street dancer. In his shows, Didik always perform as female, flirtatious, and humorous. Didik also has a school of dance located at Jatimulyo, Tambak Mas, Godean Street and Merapi View at Kaliurang Street.

Sapto Raharjo a Jogjanese musician, who is internationally well known, uses gamelan as the base for his works of art. He combines gamelan with other traditional Indonesian music as well as Indian and western music. Raharjo is actively improving the younger generation’s appreciation for gaelan by conducting a Gamelan Gaul Festival (Gaul means pops). Sapto also sparked the idea of an International Gamelan Festival that has now taken place in Jogja over five time. Gmelan musicians from around the world attend this festival. Last year, the festival was conducted in July. You can meet Sapto Raharjo at Radio Geronimo on Gayam, where he holds a position as one of the radio managers.