History of Surakarta and Solo, Indonesia

Keraton Surakarta

Keraton Surakarta

 
Keraton Surakarta Sultanate / Keraton Surakarta, founder Ingkang Sinuhun Kangjeng Susuhunan Paku Buwono II.
 
Events occurred in 1742 "Geger Pecinan", ie events rebellion Chinese people led Raden Mas Garendi / Sunan Kuning against Dutch colonial rule at the center of the kingdom of Mataram in Kartasura. The revolt resulted in very severe damage in central keraton Kartasura.
Knowing this, His Majesty Sri Paku Buwana II ordered some courtiers to find a new location that will be the center point of the construction of the new palace. Above, the command then sought some place new. From the search, found the three villages, the Village Kadipala, Sala village, and the village of Sana Sewu. After conferring, the village of Sala finally chosen for submission to Sunan PB II as the center of the new palace of Mataram.
 
Then, PB II ordered the envoy to revisit Sala Village and requested permission amicably to the head of the village of Sala, Sala is Kyai. Kyai Sala propose some requirements to the Sunan.
Emigration Keraton Kasunanan legacy of Mataram Kartasura to the village of Sala was a palace bedol total or comprehensive, displacement was carried out in an atmosphere of sadness because Kartasura palace destroyed by the Chinese government. For the move of the Palace was the first palace compound.
Kasunanan courtiers must cut woods, swamps fill in the dugouts Gedung lumbu of Land fragrance in Kadipolo. Holes in the ground dug a small lake formed after hundreds of years made Sriwedari, Balai Kambang. The entire building core Karaton brought Kasunanan Kartasura moved to the village was founded back in time Sala. The Palace complex fence made of bamboo, gradually other parts such as the Palace of the Great Mosque in the north of the square was built by the Government Paku Buwono next generation, because where the buildings are very closely related to the life of the Palace of Surakarta.

Surakarta naming itself is still associated with the name of the previous royal palace Kartasura. Giving the name of Surakarta, is expected to make the kingdom of Mataram regain glory and serenity as before.
In further developments, the region of Surakarta royal Hadariningrat, having territorial division in the civil war against the backdrop of the political "divide et impera" Dutch. In agreement Giyanti, February 13, 1755, the palace of Mataram was divided into two, namely Kasunanan and Ngayogyakarta Sultanate. Both areas are then broken down into four kingdoms through Salatiga Treaty in 1757, thereby increasing the two kingdoms again Kasunanan Mangkunegaran (Denomination of the Surakarta Sultanate and the Sultanate Paku Alam (fraction of Ngayogyakarta).

 

Inception of Solo

Thus, there are two kingdoms in Surakarta which still exists today. Then, by de facto, on June 16, 1946 formed the Government of Surakarta City has the right to organize and take care of his own household, which would remove the power of the Kingdom Kasunanan and Mangkunegaran. Then, on June 16 is celebrated as the anniversary of the city of Surakarta / Solo city
 
History of Solo name itself because the area was once a lot of overgrown trees Sala (a type of pine tree) as it is written in the chronicles of fiber sengkala stored in Yogyakarta Cultural Sana. Sala derived from native Java (Javanese pronunciation: Solo) In the end the people know the name of the city of Solo.

Solo is a city full of history and cultural nuances, has a proud tradition of Javanese people. A place covered with varied cultural heritage of ancient Java.

Solo City as one of the cultural centers of Java

Culture of Solo

Solo City is known as one of the center and the core of the ancient Javanese culture as it is traditionally one of the political center and the development of Javanese tradition. Prosperity of this region since the 19th century has encouraged the development of Java-language literature, dance, food, clothing, architecture, and various other wonderful cultural outcomes.

Solo people clever preserve local culture, therefore it is not surprising that the Java language from Solo Java language is used as the national standard.
Dance area, Bedhaya and Srimpi still preserved in the Palace Solo. From the famous Batik Solo is the Batik and Batik Keris, Batik Danar hadi. Solo population is proud of batik, and even the city of Solo label than 'Solo The Spirit of Java' is also known nicknamed 'The City of Batik'.

Solo The Spirit of Java means that Solo is the soul of Java. It could be said that the Solo is a representation of Java. The word is often identified with the Java Central Java, Solo and surrounding areas especially. The letter "O" first in "Solo The Spirit of Java" is taken from underlying motif that was one of the main icons of Solo. This logo reflects that as well as a city of art and culture.

Solo the spirit of Java

 
When you visit the city of Solo, at least you should set aside a few days to enjoy all the amazing tourist offerings. From exploring the city while looking at the palace, visit the market traditional, batik and craft shop quality, see the attractions of solo dance full religious and majesty, shadow puppets, culinary delights, and of course communicate directly with a friendly community.
Solo or Surakarta city lies at the confluence of the south line of Java and Semarang lines Madiun, which makes its strategic position as a transit city. The railway from north line and the south line of Java is well connected in the city. The distance between Yogyakarta and Solo only about an hour using public transport or train.
 
Surakarta has many areas with historic old building site. Besides the old buildings that are dispersed and scattered in various locations, some are collected in so many locations to form some old town, the social background of each.
 
Cultural heritage and thickened Javanese city of Solo is still apparent in each and every corner of the city. Typical gate Keraton Surakarta palace with the symbol "Radya Laksana" are in some locations, especially in the area adjacent to the Keraton Surakarta. Radya Laksana as emblems or symbols Surakarta palace compound has a symbolic meaning and philosophical significance in the life of the Palace in particular and society in general.
 
Museum of history and ancient relics typical Surakarta also present in the area of ​​the palace complex, one of the famous and still used in traditional ceremonies Grebekan 1st Shawwal Islamic calendar is Train Kencana.
Mangkunegaran palace, The uniqueness of this palace is one of them in the north of Solo, which is governed by the Mangkunegaran, can be found some traces of architecture with a European touch. This is evident by the presence of the statues with European ornaments. This is one proof of the triumph of Surakarta Palace in the presence of diplomatic relations between the palace with European governments in the past.

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