Culture in surakartasurakarta (or better known as solo) lies accross in fertile plain terrain along the longest river in java, bangawan or river solo. Flanked by mountain volcanoes merapi and merbabu in the north, and mount lawu in the southeast border, is famous as a stronghold and center of javenese culture and tradition.
Surakarta is the cardle of javanese, with two royal houses in one single city: the kraton of solo and mangkunegaran, a principality. Descendants of these two royal houses are still considered leaders of javanese culture and traditions. Majestic ceremonies and royal festival are still held with great affectation nowadays
Why Surakarta?
Surakarta has developed a unique identity as a favorite tourist destination. Solo is home to many cultural, traditional and heritage sites as well as different historic places. The city is located close to the famous prambanan temples. There are intersting mseums, palaces and centers of art and culture. Tourist destinations like kasunanan palace, puro mangkunegaran palace, sahasra adhi pura hindu temple parks, gardens and mseums make solo a wonderful place to visit.
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Mountain volcanoes like merbabu and merapi decorate the city on the north, and the southeast frontier is flanked by mount lawu. Tourist can also take part in some of the colorful festivals like sekaten or garabeg ceremony and explore the real flavors of solo. For contemporary festivals and events, solo held euro-asia world heritage cities conference in 2008 and yearly events such as solo batik festival, solo international ethnic music festival and many more
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