Cultural Destination

Embrace the spirit of the place!

Yogyakarta Sultanate (photo:@Basukisucipto)

Outer Hall in the Yogyakarta Royal Palace (photo: Pesona Indonesia)

Yogyakarta Royal Palace

It is the Sultan’s Palace, located right in the middle of Yogyakarta city. Here people can experience the royal atmosphere and witness the royal heritage stored since the foundation of Mataram Empire in 1755. Several cultural celebration events are held regularly in the royal palace. Here, you are not only experiencing life-size diorama of royal lifestyle but occassionally you could also to its wonderful royal wedding ceremonies and watch traditional wayang puppets performance on the palace meeting hall.

Cultural Tourism Destination

Yogyakarta Royal Palace

Tourist Attractions in Yogyakarta

Yogya

Batik Motifs

Wirasat

Wirasat or divine inspiration is a gift from God. This inspiration is symbolized by

Kawung

The Kawung motif was created by Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo (1593 – 1645) as a symbolic gift for

Parang Rusak

Another meaning behind this motif is an unconquerable spirit, symbolized by

Abimanyu Prince

This motif implies a hope that the wearer will have the wisdom of

 

Discover

Indonesian

Batik

Motifs

Tongkonan

Toraja’s traditional house is called Tongkonan. Tongkonan is a place for

Kerawang Datar

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

Srimanganti

The name of the Srimanganti motif is derived from Palace’s hallway that connects to

Bintik Tujuh

The Bintik Tujuh (Seven Dots) motif has 7 white spots and green color gradation as

Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)

The Batik motifs in Lampung are dominated by the acculturation of Buddhist and

Dayak Taghol

Dayak Taghol has a distinctive style of four curved lines and small dots. This motif represents

Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat motif represents the marine life at Raja Ampat archipelago in

Pati-Pati Pinehiku

It symbolizes the hierarchy in society and the social status of the Mekongga

Ukir Sentani

The Ukir motif is a batik motif that is inspired by various traditional Sentani wood carvings

Anggrek Tewu

This motif is created based on the local wisdom and philosophy of