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This descriptive text describes the province of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It identifies Yogyakarta as one of Indonesia's 32 provinces, located at the foot of the active Merapi volcano. It describes Yogyakarta as the former seat of the mighty Javanese empire of Mataram and one of Java's foremost cultural centers, with traditions inherited from Mataram. It provides details about Yogyakarta's culture, including gamelan music, wayang puppetry, batik artisans, and status as Central Java's modern cultural capital. It concludes by describing the Sultan's Palace as the center of Yogyakarta's traditional life.
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- 5. Yogyakarta Special Region (Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, DIY) is officially one of Indonesia's 32 provinces. Yogyakarta is one of the foremost cultural centers of Java. This region is located at the foot of the active Merapi volcano, Yogyakarta was in the 16th and 17th centuries the seat of the mighty Javanese empire of Mataram from which present day Yogyakarta has the best inherited of traditions. The city itself has a special charm, which seldom fails to captivate the visitor. Jogjakarta Generic Structure Introducing where or who is the subject is being describe. 1 Identification Paragraph 1
- 6. This province is one of the most densely populated areas of Indonesia. The city came into being in 1755, after the Mataram division into the Sultanates of Yogyakarta and Surakarta (Solo). Gamelan, classical and contemporary Javanese dances, wayangkulit (leather puppet), theater and other expressions of traditional art will keep the visitor spellbound. Local craftsmen excel in arts such batiks, silver and leather works. Next to the traditional, contemporary art has found fertile soil in Yogya's culture oriented society. Jogjakarta Generic Structure 2 Description Describes parts, qualities, and the characteristic of the person, place, or thing to be describe. Paragraph 2 - 5
- 7. Yogyakarta is often called the main gateway to the Central Java as where it is geographically located. It stretches from Mount Merapi to the Indian Ocean. There is daily air service to Yogya from Jakarta, Surabaya and Bali as well as regular train service and easy accessibility by road. Yogyakarta is commonly considered as the modern cultural of Central Java. Although some may prefer Solo as a good runner up, Yogyakarta remains the clear front-runner for traditional dance, Wayang (traditional puppetry) and music. Jogjakarta Generic Structure 2 Description Describes parts, qualities, and the characteristic of the person, place, or thing to be describe. Paragraph 2 - 5
- 8. Yogyakarta has more than just culture though. It is a very lively city and a shopper's delight. The main road, Malioboro Street, is always crowded and famous for its night street food- culture and street vendors. Many tourist shops and cheap hotels are concentrated along this street or in the adjoining tourist area such Sosrowijayan Street. Jogjakarta Generic Structure 2 Description Describes parts, qualities, and the characteristic of the person, place, or thing to be describe. Paragraph 2 - 5
- 9. The key attraction of Yogyakarta is 'Kraton' (the Sultan's Palace). The Sultan's palace is the centre of Yogya's traditional life and despite the advance of modernity; it still emanates the spirit of refinement, which has been the hallmark of Yogya's art for centuries. This vast complex of decaying buildings was built in the 18th century, and is actually a walled city within the city with luxurious pavilions and in which the current Sultan still resides. Yogyakarta is also the only major city, which still has traditional 'Becak' (rickshaw-style) transport Jogjakarta Generic Structure 3 Conclusion Optional statement to sum up main ideas Paragraph 6
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