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The word keraton is a somewhat archaic term for the place where the queen lives. There is also another similar word called kedaton which carries the same meaning. In any case, Yogyakarta's keraton (modern spelling has it as "kraton") is dedicated for regency's sultan and definitely not for a queen.The architect of this two-century-old palace complex is the late Sultan Hamengku Buwono I, the founder of the Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat kingdom. Measuring about 14,000 m² in size, the complex was completed back in 1756 with extensive showcase of Javanese palace architecture.
Lacking pre-travel research before embarking on my trip to the keraton, the first impression of the architecture was none too impressive for me. I guess I had a different idea of what a Javanese palace would look like, coming from an area where the palaces have strong Sumatran ancient roots. My conclusion was that Javanese keraton designs are starkly in contrast with those of Sumatran and Malayan origins.
The compound is rather huge that writing about every highlight along the way will take ages. I will try to mention the more important ones that one could see in the complex.
Right after the ticket booth, you will walk through Sri Manganti gate into a small square. To the left is Bangsal Trajumas in which regal-status gamelan instrument are kept, while to the right is Bangsal Sri Manganti where traditional Keraton dances are held almost daily. Right in front of you is the Danapratapa Gate (Pintu Gerbang) that brings you into a bigger square. While the Sultans were devout Muslims, traces of Hindu influence still remain as witnessed at this gate. Here, you can see two big mystical idols flanking both sides.
At the main square, turn left into Regol Gapura, another section of the palace. One interesting fact is that the trees grown within the compound have their own meaning, just like all the buildings of all shapes. They carry subtle messages for the deserving eyes. For example, asem / asam trees ("asem" means "sour") grown mostly in the southern section, signify youthfulness, while pakel tree (a type of mango) signifies the puberty stage. There are also a number of waringin (banyan) trees grown to symbolise the human body.
Then I arrived at a section where photos and tools for various cultural and religious rituals are on display, the most important one is probably the garebeg procession which is held 3 times annually. Then I got the chance to visit the Museum Batik which showcases the history of this exquisite work of arts. No cameras are allowed in this museum.
There are a few other sites that I visited (trying to make it short here): Bangsal Sri Manganti where traditional dance is held almost daily, two dedicated bangsal (hall) where different gamelan instrument are kept, and Ruang Pameran Lukisan (art gallery) with some historic paintings.
TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta: The General Election Commission (KPU) Chairman, Hafiz Anshary, stressed that the delay of the Legislative Election Bill is hampering his institution’s performance. The reason is the general election plan is not yet set. “The plan calls for the legislative members’ election to take place on April 5, 2009 and the presidential election in June. The president’s inauguration will be on October 20, 2009,” he told Tempo after a working meeting with the House of Representatives (DPR) Governance Commission at the Parliament Complex, Jakarta, yesterday (21/1). Head of the Special Committee for the General Election Bill Discussion, Ferry Musyidan Baldan, also denied that the delay of passing the bill influenced KPU’s performance. The Golkar Party politician is certain that KPU can complete the election plan according to schedule. “We’re also trying to complete the discussion as soon as possible. The target is by the end of January it will be completed,” he said. Hafiz is also optimistic that the remaining year can be used by KPU to hold the general election. Now KPU is still concentrating on selecting KPU members for provincial and regency levels. It is scheduled that provincial KPU members will be selected in May, and regency and municipal KPU members in June. Currently, said Hafiz, KPU is also still awaiting the population date which is still being compiled by the Home Affairs Department. A KPU member, Andi Nurpati, said there is a possibility that the KPU will accelerate proposing the legislative member candidates’ names. The aim is so that KPU has time to start the tender process. “We don’t want the previous KPU member tender case to be repeated,” he said.
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