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.

People sitting before a graffiti depicting an image of former president Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo on a street in Surakarta in this file photo from July, 2024. - AFP JAKARTA: A proposal to reinstate ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Surakarta celebrated the so-called "Grebeg Sudiro". The city celebrated the "Year of the Snake" and cultural unity with dancing dragons, parades and snake lanterns. Donald Trump seeks court order ...

Purbaya (left) and Hangabehi have each declared themselves Pakubuwono XIV, the traditional title of the ruler of Surakarta, and the legitimate heir to the throne. (Photo: Keraton Surakarta) The ...