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.

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JAKARTA: The titular king of Surakarta, Mangkunegara X (pic), said on Monday (March 4) that despite his close ties with outgoing Surakarta leader Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the two had not yet discussed ...

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 ...

SURAKARTA, Central Java, Oct 3 (Bernama-ANTARA) -- President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has registered to change his residence to Surakarta, Central Java, as he will relocate to his hometown after his ...