In the city of Yogyakarta there are various entertainments in the night. For visiting these night recreation and entertainment it is suggested not to bring any important document or belongings, just bring money sufficiently, and is strongly suggested to consult your tour agent. : Traditional wayang puppet show by torch light with local villages or spotlight in a air conditioned theatre, Dance in the night at one of Yogyakarta's disco full of student from cities many universities, Latest released film at cinemas, cineplex, and others, Karaoke bars, Centuries old Ramayana dance
Yogyakarta Arts and Crafts
Yogyakarta is rich with arts and crafts such as Batik. Most are processed by handmade of beeswax, parafin and multi color dyeing process. Java is considered producing the best batik in the world and it is produced in Yogyakarta. Painting; Yogyakarta has recorded Indonesian painting maestros such as Affandi, dullah, amri Yhaya, Sapto Hudoyo, their works can be found at Galleries in Yogyakarta. Silver; a small town called kota Gede belong to Yogyakarta special province, around 6 kms from Yogyakarta city. Kota Gede is the center of silver handicraft of Java. Leather Crafts; various leather craft products in Yogyakarta such as wayang, foot wares, decorations, bags, clothings, fans, and others which can be found on shops at Malioboro and Bring Harjo traditional market. Wood, Rattan, and Bamboo Crafts in Yogyakarta is also a paradise of shopping. This type of crafts of interior decorations and gifts are always available in meticulous and delicate works. Tortoise Shell and Horn Crafts are also available at kota Gede in the form of bracelets, necklaces, rings, hair pins, spoons, and others. There are many workshops where artists at work can be seen. Brassware and Copperware production are also at kota Gede. The type of art works are betel nut sets, smokers set, ceiling lamps, and other decorative arts. Masks; art of masks making is also exist in Yogyakarta with the production can be found in many art shops around the city of Yogyakarta. Yogyakarta is famous also with earthenware and ceramic. Kasongan village is the place where local people mostly work in this type. Kasongan is more or less like Sukarara village in Lombok, their work is well known world wide, as good traditional pottery makers
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