| JAVA |
The island of Java has over 30 volcanoes, most of them active. I took this
picture from the air. Thank you, Garuda.
picture from the air. Thank you, Garuda.
| Yogyakarta (or Yogya) |
In central Java, Yogya is the island's cultural heart.
It's leader is a Sultan, who is also the regional
Governor.
It's leader is a Sultan, who is also the regional
Governor.
The Sultan lives in his dynasty's palace, the Kraton, which is open to the public
Sultan Hamengkubuwono X
The Sultan is a Moslem ruler who must also respect traditional Javanese
mystic spiritual beliefs. Thus, the Kraton Palace has many protectors &
guardians.
mystic spiritual beliefs. Thus, the Kraton Palace has many protectors &
guardians.
Golden ceiling in the Kraton museum honoring the Sultan's father,
who was extremely popular for opposing both the Japanese
occupation during World War II and Dutch colonialism.
who was extremely popular for opposing both the Japanese
occupation during World War II and Dutch colonialism.
Watch the Intrepid Berkeley
Explorer's Bali and Java Video, if you
have a high speed connection, by
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Explorer's Bali and Java Video, if you
have a high speed connection, by
clicking on AdventurePics.com .