West Progo Bulletin

The concept of the place is one-stop shopping handicraft store that sells quality goods at relatively low prices. It offers handicrafts made of plant fiber such as fibers of water hyacinth, pandanus, and others. This kind of handicraft turns out to attract consumers as they are considered environment-friendly and more affordable. The idea of setting up Jogjavanesia is a brainchild of Susmirah, a plant fiber handicraft maker famous in Kulon Progo. She was concerned about the fact that there...

Ten beautiful girls and pengrawit (accompanists) at the age of less than 25 years old danced in synchronous movements. The dance performed was so synchronous and full of symbolical meanings. Sunglasses, socks, and Western clothes, became the main costumes. The costumes indicated the military elements of this dance, particularly because it resembled the military uniform of Dutch soldiers during colonization. In one of the episodes, a dancer ndadi (possessed by spirit or, in terms of Sufi...

Do not ever think of Mount Lanang as just any mountain as high as 500 m above sea level, with cool air, huge trees here and there, and green surroundings. The mountain, which is situated in Bayeman area, Kulon Progo Regency, is actually a mound containing high amount of sand or like a small hill at a coastal area in which huge typical-barren-area trees grow. The placement of trees on the surrounding of the 500 m2 hill looks quite neat. There are scattered leaves which cover Astana Jingga, a...

Exploring the hinterland of Kulon Progo, you really cannot miss Clereng Bathing Place. It is a tourism object of a natural pond with water coming out from Clereng spring. The bathing place is situated in a range of hills through which pure water flowing from the spring. Local people use the water for drink and irrigation. In this tourism object, visitors can take a bath, playing around, or just washing their face to feel the freshness of the water. Not far from the spring, there lie the grave of Kyai Pakujati and a place where Sunan Kalijaga used to live in. They are apparently sites

It would feel a bit incomplete to enjoy the relaxing and refreshing shore of Glagah without getting around on the tour boats. The ride in Glagah Indah Lagoon is a real attraction for visitors especially on holidays. You can feel the hissing waves and breeze on the boat, while beautiful shoreline gives the eyes some kind of enjoyment as you observe your east and west. The lagoon scenic view is actually a small harbor for tour boats, which are ready to take you around to see how beautiful...