Kraton Jogja and Society

Written By why travolta on Thursday, May 26, 2011 | 12:45 AM

Potret jogja - Yogyakarta Palace as a pioneer has a very important influence of Javanese culture in Yogyakarta. People believe that the Kingdom is their cultural reference. Studies conducted in 1990 showed that public loyalty to the Kingdom is very high. The effect is more widespread since the King can combine with the leadership of charismatic leadership the rational and modern.

One of these kings was the Sultan HB IX. He is a prominent figure in the struggle when establishing the Republic of Indonesia. He became vice president of the RI that supports the establishment of the first universities in Indonesia, namely: University of Gadjah Mada (UGM now). He lends an Exhibition Siti Hinggil Lord (one part of the Palace) as the GMU campus in 1945.

The close relationship between society and Kraton Jogja evident in the arts, rituals, and their traditional ceremonies. For example, in a traditional wedding, the groom and the woman should wear the royal family called 'basahan'. Previously only the royal family are allowed to wear these clothes.

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