Introduction:
Indonesia is blessed with a heritage of rich and colorful culture, diverse in nature and inseparable from art. This heritage must be both preserved and celebrated, not only within Indonesia but also in the wider world. Through a series of cultural events, PT. Konderatu Indonesian Village aims to bring a greater awareness and wider understanding to multinational audiences of mixed ethnicity

The first such event will be held at the KLAPA New Kuta Beach Resort at Pecatu BALI from December 11th to December 13th, 2009

This event will showcase collection of priceless artifacts brought specially from Yogyakarta Palace and Borobudur Temple with the help of the Indonesian Government. It will be supported by cultural experts and archaeologists form across Indonesia who will help to bring the exhibition alive. Leading ethnic musicians and dancers and outstanding Indonesian fashion designers will provide entertainment as the guests enjoy dinner and wine in the most elegant and stylish surroundings and the sun sets over New Kuta Beach, one of the most beautiful coastal locations in Bali

Background to the Exhibits

Yogyakarta, a self governing province (special administrative area) is considered to be not only the cultural heart of Java but the whole of Indonesia. From the 16th century it was the seat of the mighty Javanese empire or Mataram until in 1755, Mataram divided into the Sultanates of Yogyakarta and Surakarta. Yogyakarta is the only remaining Sultanate in Insonesia and the Sultan’s palace is the oldest in the country.

Situated close to Yogyakarta in Central Java, Borobudur is a ninth-century Mahayana Buddhist Temple which is both a shrine to the Lord Buddha and a place for Buddhist pilgrimage, with Indonesian Buddhists celebrating Vesak at the monument annually. Probably abandoned  following the fourteenth century decline of Buddhist and Hindu Kindoms in Java and the Javanese conversion to Islam, Borobudur was brought to the world’s attention in 1814 by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, then Brithis ruler of Java who was advised of its location by native Indonesians. Borobudur has since been preserved through several restorations. The largest restoration project was undertake between 1975 and 1982 by the Indonesian government and UNESCO, following which the monument was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Borobudur is Indonesia’a single most visited tourist attraction

   
Daily Programs
Day 1 (Friday 11th December, 2009)
From 17.00:  >Exibition of artifacts from Yogyakarta Palace and Borobudur Temple
                   >Bazaar with exclusive Batiks, Handicrafts and Wayang from the Yogyakarta and Borobudur areas of Central Java
                   >Big screen film presentations of Yogyakarta culture and Borobudur Temple
                   >Gamelan Musicians from Yogyakarta
17.30-18.30: >Reog Dancers from Borobudur
                   >Welcome cocktail
                   >The sun starts to set over New Kuta Beach
18.30-19.00: >Opening Keraton Dance from Yogyakarta Palace
19.00-19.10: >Greeting from the Master of Ceremony
19.10-19.25: >Speech by His Excellency the Sultan of Yogyakarta
19.25-20.25: >Buffet Dinner comprising traditional Javanese recipes, the favourite menu of the Yogyakarta Kings and a selection of Japanese and Mediterranean dishes
19.25-19.50: >A fashion show featuring one of the leading Indonesian designers, Guntur Purnomo (Batik Borobudur Designer)
19.50-20.25: >Performances of ethnic music by Dwiki Darmawan and his World Peace Orchestra
20.25-21.00: >Performance of Keraton Dance from the Palace of Yogyakarta
21.00-Finish: >Performances of ethnic music by Dwiki Darmawan and his World Peace Orchestra
Price for Day 1 tickets Rp. 990.000 (for Indonesian/Kitas holder) or US$107/person

Day 2 (Saturday 12th December, 2009)
As Day 1 except:
19.10-19.25: >Speech by the former Director of Taman Wisata Candi
Price for Day2 tickets Rp.630.000 (for Indonesian/Kitas holder) or US$69/person

Day3 (Sunday 13th December, 2009)
As Day 1 except:
19.10-19.25: >Speech by a Heritage Expert (TBA)
Price for Day 3 Rp.630.000 (for Indonesian/Kitas holder) or US$69/person

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