"Malioboro Street" Of Yogyakarta

Hi brother and sister :D this time you are definitely familiar with the word "Malioboro", you must be thinking minds of the existing road to the north of the palace of Yogyakarta. Shopping complex Yogyakarta genuine goods and souvenirs. I will explain about "Malioboro Street" is. Malioboro Street is witness to the history of the city of Yogyakarta with millions of seconds past the time that keeps turning up today. Long stretches over an imaginary line Kraton, monument and the peak of Mount Merapi. Malioboro is the heartbeat of the city of Yogyakarta jatung that keeps pounding to follow the development of the era. Malioboro naming history, there are two versions are quite legendary, the first is taken from the name of an English nobleman is Marlborough, a United Kingdom resident in the city of Yogyakarta from 1811 AD to 1816 AD The second version Malioboro in Sanskrit means "garland" because this place was once filled with a bouquet of flowers whenever Palace implement celebration. More than 250 years ago Malioboro has been transformed into a means of economic activity through a traditional market during the reign of Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono I. From 1758 - now Malioboro still persist with the heartbeat as regional trade and became one of the areas that represent the face of the city of Yogyakarta .
Since the beginning of Malioboro beating heartbeat has become the center of government and the urban economy. Every part of Malioboro street is a witness of an ordinary street to be one of the most important point role in the history of the city of Yogyakarta and Indonesia. Building Yogyakarta Presidential Palace which was built in 1823 became an important point of the historical development of the city of Yogyakarta, which is a cornerstone of the Republic of Indonesia. From this building various important events would Indonesian history begins from here. On January 6, 1946, Yogyakarta, officially became the new capital of the Republic of Indonesia that is still young. Presidential Palace of Yogyakarta as the residence of President Sukarno and his family. Inaugural General Sudirman as Commander in Chief of the TNI (on June 3, 1947), followed by inauguration as Chief Shoots Armed Forces of the Republic of Indonesia (on July 3, 1947), and five Cabinet fledgling Republic was formed and inaugurated in this palace anyway. Vredeburg are dealing with the Great House. The building formerly known as Rusternburg (resting) was built in 1760. The splendor that is felt at this time of Vredeburg first proposed the Netherlands through the Governor WH Van Ossenberch by reason of maintaining security and stability of Sultan HB I. The Netherlands wait 5 years to get approval from the Sultan HB I to enhance the Fort Rusternburg. Making the fort was orchestrated by Frans Haak. Then building a new fort was named Vredeburg which means peace.
Along Malioboro street is the narrator for everyone who visited the region, enjoy the experience of shopping along the shoulder of the road which berkoridor (arcade). Of local handicrafts such as batik, rattan ornament, leather puppets, bamboo crafts (key chains, decorative lighting, etc.) also blangkon (typical hat Java / Jogja) and silver items, to vendors selling knickknacks more commonly encountered somewhere else. Another experience of shopping is when a bargain price, with the meeting of different cultures will occur unique communication with a different dialect. If lucky, can be reduced one-third or even half of it. Do not forget to stop by to Beringharjo, in this place we found many traditional product range more complete. In this market we can find products from neighboring towns such as Solo and Pekalongan batik. Looking for batik or batik print, or just looking for curtains decorating the windows with unique motifs and batik bed sheets beautiful. This place will satisfy the desire to shop unique items at a cheaper price. Shopping at Malioboro and Beringharjo, be sure not to be fooled by the price offered. Usually the seller to raise the price of usual for tourists.
Malioboro continue to tell the story, from early morning until midnight kept pounding accompany successive activities. Midnight along Malioboro street undulating more slowly and quietly. Lesbian stalls change the atmosphere with the roar of street musicians with songs of nostalgia. Various types of food menu offered traders to visitors who enjoy the atmosphere of the night Malioboro. The journey continues until zero kilometer region of Yogyakarta, which has made history in every memory of people who've been to this Gudeg city. Historic buildings become permanent residents zero kilometer area that hosted friendly for visitors who have an interest in architecture and photography. (Text by aan / www.kotajogja.com)