Archive for March, 2008

The Abdi Dalem »

Abdi dalem are people who voluntarily subjugate their services to the Kraton (palace) and Sultan and his extended family. They prepare almost all of Sultan’s daily necessities and perform Javanese traditional ceremonies, inside and outside Kraton. Abdi dalems are organized based on functional services, where they inherited such title of service prior to Sultan’s official […]

Walking Home »

A couple is walking through “Plengkung Gading” nearly midnight to get their house at Krapyak. A peaceful route before meet their children.

Economic Menu »

Only with 3000 rupiah, you will get full. A glass of herbs, a plate of “gudangan” or Javanese salad and boiled of peanut, banana and cassava.

Street Performance »

Hundreds of people are coming at Godean Street at Suran Javanese month. People are celebrating “Mbah Demang Suran Ceremony” with various kinds of art performance.

Traditional Foot Spa »

Walking home with naked foot after worked at Kotagede market for some old woman in Yogyakarta. “Nyeker”, just like a traditional foot spa, cheaper and keep the body health.