[Javanologi Explore] Taste of Solo: Ice Gempol Pleret

by javanologi | Dec 16, 2021 | #JavaneseCulinary, #JavanologiExploreEN

History of Gempol Pleret Gempol Pleret is a culinary specialty in the city of Solo. This food is served in a bowl similar to ice dawet. The name of this pleret is said to have been taken from the name of an area in Jepara, which is said to be the place where this...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Heritage: House of Purwodiningratan

by javanologi | Dec 16, 2021 | #JavaneseHeritage, #JavanologiExploreEN

nDalem (House) Purwodiningratan The nDalem Purwodiningratan area is one of the nDalem Pangeran areas or the residence of the princes of the Kasunanan Surakarta Hadiningrat. nDalem means a Javanese house inhabited by priyayi (nobles) in the traditional status of...

[Javanologi Explore] Traditional Arts: Langendriyan Dance

by javanologi | Dec 16, 2021 | #JavaneseTradition, #JavanologiExploreEN

Langendriyan Dance Langendriyan is an original Javanese opera art. A typical Javanese dance-drama that has its roots in the Mangkunegaran Temple in Surakarta. Langendriyan comes from the word langen which means entertainment, and driya which means heart. So...

[Javanologi Explore] Taste of Solo: Selat Solo (Solonese Salad)

by javanologi | Dec 14, 2021 | #JavaneseCulinary, #JavanologiExploreEN

Selat Solo (Solonese Salad) Selat Solo is one of the typical foods of the City of Solo, a type of food that is influenced by western cuisine with local flavors. The origin of Selat Solo is adapted from western slaad, consisting of pieces of beef, boiled chickpeas,...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Heritage: Sangkrah Train Station and Traditional Market

by javanologi | Dec 14, 2021 | #JavaneseHeritage, #JavanologiExploreEN

Sangkrah Train Station (Solo Kota) This station was built in 1922 by the Nederlandsch-Indische Spoorweg Maatschappij and was the closest station to the city center in ancient times, namely the Kraton and the Resident Office. Because of its location, this station was...