The cultural and arts capital of the island of Java - Yogyakarta/Jogjakarta

The cultural and arts capital of the island of Java, is the city of Yogyakarta. Yogyakarta is also famous for being a center of higher education in Indonesia, and the city in which we settle to plan our visits. We decided to rent a car with driver, for convenience, and to optimize the time of our visits. When traveling with a friend, we thought it was the best option, and we could not be more successful. The Javanese culture is transmitted in Yogyakarta, through arts like the Batik, local dances, and a music with its own identity, shared with the island of Bali, such as the Gamelan. Java also has innumerable schools of theater and poetry, and traditional shows with their epic puppets. If you are interested in the Javanese culture, do not miss the traditional theater and puppet shows, which are frequently offered in the city of Yogyakarta. But if there is something for which java is known worldwide, it is undoubtedly for the batik. The Batik is the technique of applying wax, and even rice paste, in the fabrics to fix the prints. This centenary art is still practiced by hand in many corners of Indonesia but, perhaps, in the area of ​​Yogyakarta where the largest number of artisans is concentrated. But the Batik can also be found in current designs, such as bags, t-shirts, and dresses with attractive beach designs, which can be found along Malioboro's commercial street. Some are really originals. Yogyakarta saving a lot of majestic Javanese Culture, as the city of culture, city of tourist, and more then one predicated holded by Yogyakarta.