Romancing the Bali Stones


Indonesia isn’t just about mystical Bali with its volcanoes, beaches and temples. There is more to this archipelago of 17,500 islands. Another sought-after destinations after Bali is Jogja, or Yogyakarta, the cultural capital of Indonesia in the island of Java. Lore has it that it was called Ayodhya in ancient times; the Ramayana is very popular here.

Bali town has ballet performances, puppet shows, dances and drama to lure you. It is the centre for Javanese fine arts silver and batik. Kratons or palaces are in the heart of the city, especially the Royal Kraton, a settlement housing over 3,000 people. Museums take you down through history. The Dutch renamed Bali as Djokjakarta, from where Jogja originated................Read more

 

Source: The New Indian Express


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