Berkenalan dengan Yogyakarta atau singkatannya, Jogja.
Setiap Oktober Jogja meriah dengan Wayang Jogja Night Carnival, kali ini yang ke-4, dan kali ini juga secara kebetulan Jogja meraikan ulang tahun kelahiran yang ke-263.
Tema pada tahun ini adalah Wayang Kapi Kapi tentang haiwan dan representasi kehidupan di dunia. Warga Jogja turun berkumpul disekitar land mark bandar Jogja, iaitu Tugu Pal Putih, di mana karnival bermula.
Kami santai di bahu jalan sambil memerhatikan andong atau kereta kuda dan pemandu beca ligat mencari pelanggan dan juga angkringan atau peniaga jalanan di merata sudut jalan.
Menarik dapat mengamati elemen tradisi seperti andong bercampur-aduk dengan unsur moden bandar Jogja.
Let’s get to know Yogyakarta, or Jogja as it is affectionally known. As most people would know, Yogja is located on the island of Java in Indonesia. The city is known for its rich cultural heritage.
Yogyakarta is a lively city, especially every October when it is buzzing with the Wayang Jogja Night Carnival. This year’s carnival coincided with the celebration of the city’s 263rd birthday.
The theme for this year’s carnival was Wayang Kapi Kapi, the representation of animals and life. The people of Jogja gathered around the city’s landmark, Tugu Pal Putih, where the carnival began. I remember sitting there in the audience, feeling a bit uncomfortable and lost in the crowd. But at the same time excited to be in unfamiliar surrounding with new faces and things to see and experience.
A leisurely stroll along the road, observing the andongs, or horse-drawn carriages, going back and forth. It’s not something that I can see in KL or any other city in Malaysia. Of course, the beca drivers, or pedicab drivers and street vendors are everywhere.
fascinating to witness the traditional elements of Jogja, such as the andongs, blending with the modern elements of the city.
Yogyakarta has a long and fascinating history, dating back to the 8th century when the ancient Buddhist temple of Borobudur was built nearby. I went and check out the Borobodur of course. The city became an important cultural and political centre during the reign of the Mataram Sultanate in the 16th century.
Yogyakarta is also known as the birthplace of Indonesian independence, as it was here that the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence was read on August 17, 1945.
Today, Yogyakarta continues to thrive as a centre of arts, culture, and education, with numerous universities and museums located in the city. The people of Jogja are known for their warm hospitality and the city is a popular tourist destination. Will update this with more details.
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