Labuhan Merapi Meriah

SLEMAN - Labuhan Merapi traditional ceremony on Sunday (3 / 7) is very festive.Hundreds of people followed the ceremony to go walking through the steep slopes behind the convoy of the new gatekeeper of Merapi, Mas Lurah Surakso Asihono or familiarly called Mas Mercy.
Labuhan Merapi In this time, Asih really hope that he prayed that prayer can give salvation to all mankind, especially in the slopes of Merapi. "Thanks for all the help to smooth Labuhan Merapi," said Mercy, saying Labuhan Merapi jumenengan held to commemorate the Sultan Hamengkubuwono X.

Vredeburg Harvest Guest

YOGYA - Manager Museums Vredeburg target number of tourists visitingYogyakarta during 2011 reached 180,000 people. "Every year the number of visitors increased. In 2009 reached 103,662 people, and increased in 2010 reached 163,231 visitors," said museum staff Vredeburg Yogyakarta, Suryanto, in Yogyakarta, Sunday (3 / 7).

Involve Gamelan Festival Reporters Open YGF

YOGYA - Marking the opening of the mat Yogyakarta Gamelan Festival (YGF), a steering committee involving all the arts and culture desk reporters in the city ofYogyakarta to open the event which took place in the Concert Hall Taman Budaya Yogyakarta on Thursday (7 / 7) evening.

Technically, the middle of the show, the announcer asked all the journalists to go onstage. Then one by one they are asked to ring the gamelan.

PECEL Baywatch - Eating Pecel Kembang Turi Racikan Grandma Warno "Anderson"

At first I got confused with the nickname Baywatch Pecel that carried by pecel Grandma Warno. Terlintaslah mischievous imagination about the seller of the food that figure wearing a bikini like Pamela Anderson or at least stall is located on the beach. It turns out all wrong. Here's the full story.

MUSEUM OF MAYOR OPENS FIGHT EXPO 2011

Mayor of Yogyakarta H. Herrera Zudianto want history lessons in schools in the city of Yogyakarta is always associated with the museum. The mayor hopes the history lesson for students took place at the museum more than face to face in class. With expectations between teachers and students can discuss and interact with each other about issues related to history. Similarly, the Mayor said at the opening of the Museum of Struggle Expo 2011, Thursday, (19/05) at the Museum of Struggle Yogyakarta, Jl. Kol. Sugiyono No. 24 Yogyakarta.
According to the Mayor, this would be more interesting and students can instantly understand the events of the interaction and dialogue and not merely memorize the date, month, year and historical actors only. The mayor said he would discuss with the head of the Education Office of Yogyakarta city to change the pattern of teaching and learning lessons from the classroom to the museum's history. "This will be my" tuingkan "(buried) to the head office, why should the history lesson in class. Why is it not brought to the museum with his teacher. There was discussion between teacher and student of history with a theme tailored to the curriculum, "said the Mayor.

Malioboro ,Yogyakarta City

YOGYAKARTA CITY malioboro for this year's Festival will be heldon July 31 through August 1, 2010. In accordance with the show,this annual event will be centered around Malioboro

Malioboro Festival is a festival based culture. This festival will beenlivened many cultural attractions that are not only followed by theJogjakarta itself, but also followed by students from 10 provinces inIndonesia.

According to the Head of the Yogyakarta Provincial Tourism Office, Tazbir, SH. M. Hum, Privileges Malioboro Festival this yearis to raise back malioboro.

"A variety of cultural attractions, music, dance and literature will be displayed in malioboro Festival", he added.

Entrepreneurs 'Sued Energetic'

An entrepreneur has to have a variety of attitudes that indicate the level of independence. Attitudes among others enthusiastic, competitive, resourceful, courageous, energetic, adventurous and spontaneous.
As a speaker on entrepreneurship training that followed the members of the Youth Mosque and BMT in the Hall Kemenag Office of Yogyakarta city, on Saturday (21 / 5), Drs H Moh MM Halimi said, businesses are also required to be totally engaged in entrepreneurial activity.
In the training organized by the Islamic Economic Commission MUI Yogyakarta, he said some of his nation's leaders and public figures who once acted as an entrepreneur.
Halimi who daily become faculty of Economics and Business Faculty of UGM was pointed out, former Vice President Jusuf Kalla is the leader of a nation that type of entrepreneurial and spontaneous.
Meanwhile, Finance Minister Agustin Martowardoyo when the CEO of Bank Mandiri has a tendency to think strategically and predictable.
Yogyakarta MUI Chairman Prof. Drs Sa'ad Abdul Wahid said when opening the training, entrepreneurship is a strategic solution in addressing intellectual unemployment in Indonesia. He reveals, there are 8.8 million graduates S1, S2 and S3 that become unemployed in this country.

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Udhik-udhik,; Symbols Alms King

Strains of gamelan Sekaten kanca courtiers who beat musician reh KHP Kridha Mardawa, Wednesday (9 / 2) last night in Ward Ponconiti accompany the procession spread udhik-udhik a dime coin and yellow rice is done Rayi dalem GBPH Prabukusumo and GBPH Cakraningrat. Procession spread udhik-udhik done at around 20.00. Second Ward Rayi dalem around Ponconiti distribute alms symbol dime king. Since the first king is committed to prosper his people, one of which is symbolized by spreading udhik-udhik. Winardi (45) origin admitted Seyegan Sleman came with his family to join ngalap blessing. With the struggling people in the crowd, he managed to get two coins. The money will be kept. "I always come every year. Until now it can be five coins. The money I save so smoothly tentrem and sustenance, "he says, Along with the procession spread udhik-udhik in the Kraton area appear tiban traders who sell trinkets typical Sekaten, among others kinang, Endog brother, savory rice and whip. Some people still believe if chew of betel chewing on the celebration will Sekaten ageless. After the procession spread udhik-udhik, two gamelan Kyai Kanjeng Sekaten namely Kyai Nogowilogo Kanjeng Gunturmadu and continue beating alternately toward miyos gangsa. Midnight in the procession miyos second gangsa gamelan taken to a page Gedhe Kauman Mosque.

PACKAGE TOUR TO FOLLOW THE MARKET DEMAND; Yogya Very Ramayana Ballet Practice

YOGYA (KR) - To overcome the decline in tourist visits to the post declined Yogyakarta Merapi, should follow the world trend. Packaging tour package, expected market demand.
Head of the Yogyakarta Provincial Tourism Office in the event Tazbir SH MHum Wellcome Dinner Jogja Travel Mart (JTM) in 2011 in Trinity House Prambanan Temple Complex, Friday (6 / 5) night local time, said local art is still a powerful magnet in attracting tourists. Good for foreign and domestic, promoted a good home. On occasion, an event attended by 140 buyers were treated to performances Ramayana ballet. Activities are held for the second time it included all the hotels, especially five-star hotels, four, three and part two stars. Several participating countries namely Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Netherlands, Hong Kong, China, the United States, Korea, Saudi Arabia and Australia. According to Andy from the Netherlands, the arts like Ramayana Ballet Yogya has a high aesthetic value, so that behavior if sold in tour packages. Although there is little similarity with that found in India or Thailand, but he still gave special credit. Wellcome Dinner at Prambanan is the opening event of 2011 JTM series of events May 6 to 8 Today, Saturday (7 / 6), followed by Travel Exchange agenda that will open the Deputy Governor of DIY Paku Alam IX, at 10:00 am at the Hyatt Hotel. Besides foreign buyers, agents also present in the country such as Jakarta, Bali, Bandung, Surabaya, Balikpapan, Bukittinggi, Batam and Lombok. While the number of sellers JTM 2011 is 60. They came from Yogyakarta and Central Java. A number of foreign journalists were also seen in the carpet Wellcome Dinner. 
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Jogja Last Friday Ride Celebrates First Birthday

YOGYA - Road Mangkubumi Yogya which are usually crowded and noisy with the then-passing motor vehicle, suddenly quiet voice machinery of the motor, car or bus, when hundreds of bike meets along the road about one kilometer.

Friday (29/04/2011) night starting at 20:00 pm, lovers of bicycles in Yogya called Jogja Last Friday Ride (JLFR) celebrate the first birthday.

Activities bicycle cycling by various communities and individuals, on the last Friday of each month, according to a participant who is also a coordinator, Theo Hendra Adithya, aims to foster the use of bicycles as an environmentally friendly means of transportation for the citizens of Yogyakarta.

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Not fun casual bike or bicycle. Nor is car free day or free day in motor vehicles. However, thousands of cyclists take Ride or Jogja Last Firday bersepada which was held on the last Friday of each month.

Sawah Sorangan Soto

Sawah Sorangan Soto, a mixing sotonya soto no different in general. But Soto Sawah fans pick Sorangan enormous.
Location is okay to shop away from the crowds but it did not make the stall Soto Sawah Soragan be quiet buyers.
Location stall Soragan Soto is nearly one kilometer of road south Godean (Mirota Godean). Precisely in the middle of rice fields near the path.

carnival culture and the strengthening of Yogyakarta city of the republic will be held tomorrow

CITY JOGJA_place along Malioboro street, on Tuesday (4 /01) starting at 14.30 pm will be held the inaugural Carnival ofCulture and the Republic of Yogyakarta City. The event will beattended by Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X will begin from TuguStation and ending at the show palace of Yogyakarta.

The Coordinator of the Joint committee, final Widihasto Putro, theCarnival of Cultures will be divided in several post that could be joined to make Carnival of cultures together.

"There are seven headings which are divided into seven points in the Carnival of Culture is." revealed Widihasto.

"Puppet Exhibition" will entertain residents trim with the play "wake semar heaven"

SLEMAN_Dua famous puppeteer Ki Vishnu Ki Hadi Sugito andwheat Jatmika Puppet will perform with the play "Semar wakeKaya". The event will be held on Thursday (01/06) in Village HallWukirsari, Cangkringan Sleman.

According to Drs. Bambang Purnomo, Chairman of Indonesianpuppetry community (Pepadi) branch Sleman in SlemanDepartment of culture and tourism (1.3), this leather puppetperformances are expected to provide fresh entertainment to the community or the people around Merapi.

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Water Castle: Pesanggrahan AND bastion

Taman Sari Guesthouse later better known as Taman Sari Palace is located west of Yogyakarta Palace was built during the reign of Sultan Hamengku Buwana I and completed in the reign of Sultan Hamengku Buwana II. However, the location of Taman Sari Guesthouse as a bathing place has been known long before. In the reign of Taman Sari Panembahan Senapati location that is currently better known as Bannerman (springs) Pacethokan. This pennant was famous for its water discharge is large and clear. Pacethokan is one important consideration for determining the location of the candidate Sultan Palace.
Taman Sari Guesthouse was built after the Treaty Giyanti (1755), ie, after the Sultan Hamengku Buwana so long involved in disputes and war. The building was intended as a building that can be used to meneteramkan hearts, rest, and recreation. Nonetheless, Taman Sari was also prepared as a means / fort to confront dangerous situations. In addition, this building was also used for religious facilities. Therefore Peanggrahan Taman Sari is also equipped with a mosque, to be precise in building wells Gumuling.
Taman Sari name consists of two words, namely parks 'garden planted with flowers' and extract 'beautiful flower'. Thus, the name of the Taman Sari, intended as the name of a park complex that is really beautiful or beautiful.
Version Two Stories About Taman Sari Pesanggrahan Development

   1. First Version
In the first version is told that in Mancingan (an area on the south coast of Yogyakarta) there is a freak of unknown origin. Communities in these areas many have surmised that these people including compatriots genie or forest dwellers. Community think so because the person is using a language not understood by local people. Strange people are then faced with the Sultan Hamengku Buwana II who was then still ruled. Apparently Sultan Hamengku Buwana II is pleased to take that person as a servant. After a while the man can speak Javanese. Based on the testimony he admitted as the Portuguese are in the dialect of Java called Portegis. People Portegis was then used as a servant who headed the creation of buildings (architects).
Sultan Hamengku Buwana II also ordered the person to make a fort. Apparently Sultan Hamengku Buwana II very pleased on his work. The person is then given a position as village headman, that person was known by the name or Demat Demat Portegis Tegis. Demat Tegis is what supposedly ordered to build Pesanggrahan Taman Sari. Therefore, the building also shows elements of Taman Sari Guesthouse building art originating from Europe (Portugal).

   2. Second Version
According to the second version is told that one when the regents Madison, who was named Raden Rangga Prawirasentika, which has been widely credited to the Sultan Hamengku Buwana I pleaded with him to be exempted from paying local taxes that had been conducted twice a year. Regent Madison agreed only if there are special requests Sultan Hemngku Buwana I for completeness and splendor of palace decoration. Sultan Hamengku Buwana I also grant the application.
By Sultan Hamengku Regent Madison Buwana I ordered to make a gamelan Sekaten as a complement of gamelan Sekaten derived from Surakarta. Originally gamelan totaled a pair, but because palihan Nagari (1755) gamelan was divided by two. One for the Sultanate of Yogyakarta and Surakarta one for Kasunanan. In addition, the Sultan Hamengku Buwana I also ordered from the Regent Madison to be made Jempana 'stretcher' as a vehicle bride Sultan Hamengku Buwana I.
In 1684 Raden Rangga Prawirasentika told to make bricks and kelengakapannya in preparation for building a indahsebagai gardening means to reassure the Sultan Hamengku Buwana I. Sultan wants such a case because it had just completed the arduous task (war) which lasted long enough. The exit command is marked with Sultan Hamengku Buwana sengkalan Memet, which reads Chess Dragon Rasa Singh (1684).
For the manufacture of gardening / rest house was on permission Sultan Hemngku Buwana I headed by Raden Tumenggung Mangundipura and led by KPH Natakusuma, which later became K.G.P.A.A. Paku Alam I (the Sultan's son with wife concubine named Bendara Raden Ayu Srenggara). Making the contest and culvert construction 'culvert' that led to the palace which is often called the Cave of the Demon conducted in 1687 and marked with candra sengkala Pujining Brahmin Ngobahake Pajungutan (1687). While the construction of gates and walls completed in 1691.
The completion of the building making Taman Sari Guesthouse sengkalan marked relief in the form Memet flowering trees and honey is being exploited by the birds. Memet Sengkalan reads Lajering Sinesep Peksi Flower (1691).
In this second version is told that Raden Rangga Prawirasentika unable to complete construction of park buildings Pesanggrahan Sari. He stated that the construction is actually felt to be more costly than the submission of tax twice a year that had been done. By karenaya belilau please stop at the Sultan and permissible. The Sultan then ordered K.P.H. Natakusuma to resolve the building above the cost to the Emperor himself.
Taman Sari Guesthouse Development kono involve a lot of labor is not just coming from around Yogyakarta, but also from Madison, Kedu, Jipang, and so forth.
Building Taman Sari has 36 pieces of important buildings with various names and functions. For more information you can contact.
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Yogyakarta Tours - Ketep Relay Glance see Merapi Volcano (Indonesia)

Tourists will not be disappointed if you tours to this resort. Located in the northern province of Yogyakarta, Village Ketep, Sawangan District, Magelang District has become a busy area, due to a building a Glance relay, there was standing too ‘Ketep Vulcano Theater’ and ‘Volcano Ketep Center’. Ketep Village is situated at the confluence of agrarian path, Boyolali - Blabak (tourism track Selo - Solo - Borobudur) and point Kopeng - Blabak. Ketep Relay Glance stands at a height of 1700 above sea level, cold air is cool and breezy, tourists can witness the stunning natural beauty, especially when the weather was sunny, wherever we cast, we feel the majesty. The north, northwest, and northeast we can clearly see a row of houses with unique architecture, mountains perched Merbabu and Merapi, if not being covered in thick fog, would seem to clear the peak of Merapi, which is white to ash-gray, because there were scattered white sand spit lava. Meanwhile, if the views to the west, we could see the expanse of agricultural land with the pattern ‘terracing’ verdant and dynamic, the same direction we could dimly see the town of Magelang and Sumbing on the horizon. If the south towards tourists can enjoy from a distance dynamics of the region and Muntilan Blabak background Menoreh mountian. Meanwhile, the existence of Volcano Theater Ketep added to complete this resort. Home theater development in the highlands of this Ketep also as a means of education for young people interested in studying the problem for the volcano in Indonesia. Films shown in theaters this special show priority, about the activities of Mount Merapi, ranging from the beauty of the landscape to record the scene when Mount Merapi erupted and lava out, also on display here-lane route through frequent in nature lovers, and life typical population living on the slopes of Merapi from the full social, economic and cultural.

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Ratu Boko Temple

Ratu Boko Temple is a building that was supposed historians have multi-function that consists of several components, namely the fortress palace (palace) and the cave. Location of Keraton Ratu Boko from Yogyakarta can be reached via the motorway Yogyakarta-Solo, approximately at km 17 or T-junction turn right as far as Prambanan + 3 km.
The main building Site Ratu Boko is the ancient relics found in the first time by Dutch archaeologist, HJ De Graaf in the 17th century. Realization of the building as the main gate, temple, the pool of 20 meters x 50 meters with a depth of two meters, caves, fences and the square, temple burnings, and paseban. Petilasan marquee buildings, halls, three small temples, ponds, and the princess found in the southeast. While Wadon cave, cave Lana, and several other caves, and ponds and statues of Buddha in the east.

                                                       
HJ De Graaf notes based on news from European travelers who are traveling, on the south side of Prambanan Temple archaeological site there. As the story developed in the local community, the site is connected with King Boko from Bali.
1790 Van Boeckholtz find archaeological ruins on a hilltop site Ratu Boko. The discovery was immediately published. Apparently, that attract scientists Makenzic, Junghun, and Brumun. In 1814 they made a visit and recording. One hundred years later, FDK Bosch conduct research, and his research entitled van Ratoe Kraton Boko.
From the site itself is found the oldest evidence of 792 AD in the form of Inscription Abhayagiriwihara. The inscription mentions a character named Tejahpurnpane Panamkorono. It is estimated that, he was the Rakai Panangkaran mentioned in the inscription Kalasan year 779 AD, 907 AD Mantyasih inscriptions, and the Middle Wanua Inscription III in 908 AD. Panangkaran Rakai was the one who built the temple of Borobudur, Temple Sewu, and Kalasan. Nevertheless Site Ratu Boko is still shrouded in mystery. Not yet known when built, by whom, for what, and so forth. People just expect that a palace building.

                                               
According to Prof. Magister, an expert on the history, building Boko Palace is a bastion of Balaputradewa or Kayuwangi Rakai, Rakai Pikatan youngest son. Allegedly attacked by Rakai Rakai Kayuwangi Walaing Puhuyaboni, great-grandson Sanjay who feel more entitled to the throne than Pikatan Rakai, Rakai Pikatan merely because the husband of Pramodharwani, princess crown Samarottungga Buddhist. In Rakai tersbut battle Walaing successfully repelled and forced to flee over the hills Ratu Boko and make defenses there. But in the end Kraton Boko can be attacked and occupied Rakai Kayuwangi who intentionally damage the inscription which contains genealogical Walaing Rakai, by eliminating the part that contains the names of father, grandfather and great-Rakai Walaing.

                                                   
Ratu Boko Site Restoration began in the Dutch colonial era in 1938. The effort was then resumed the government of Indonesia since 1952.

                                                

Malioboro Souvenirs Paradise

Enjoy the ultimate shopping experience, Jogja hunting for souvenirs, tourists can wander along the roadside berkoridor (arcade). Here you will find many vendors that take the goods. Ranging from local crafts such as batik, rattan ornament, leather puppets, bamboo crafts (key rings, decorative lamps, etc.) also blangkon (hat typical Java / Yogyakarta) goods and silver, for merchants who sell a lot of general clutter found in places of settlement. Across the porch, tourists can shop in peace in a sunny or rainy conditions, also can enjoy a pleasant shopping experience at bargain prices. If lucky, can be reduced to one third or even half.
Do not forget to leave little energy. There is still a traditional market that should be visited. In the place known as market Beringharjo addition, tourists can find similar items are sold along the porch, this market offers a variety of traditional products is more complete. In addition to local products Jogja, the surrounding areas are also products available such as batik or batik Pekalongan Solo. Looking for batik or batik print, or just looking for decorating the curtains on the windows with unique motifs and batik bed sheets beautiful. This place will satisfy your shopping desires unique items with a cheaper price.
Shopping in the area of Malioboro and Beringharjo, be sure not be fooled by the price offered. Usually the sellers to raise prices than usual for tourists.

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Prambanan : The Exotic Hindu Temple

As the largest Hindu temple in Southeast Asia, the beautiful and graceful temple of Prambanan is a magnificent spectacle and an icon of Indonesia’s cultural heritage.

Located not far from the Buddhist Borobudur temple, the proximity of the two temples tells us that on Java, Buddhism and Hinduism lived peacefully next to one another.

Prambanan is known locally as Roro Jonggrang, coming from the legend of the ‘slender virgin’. According to the legend once upon a time, there was a young and powerful man named Bandung Bondowoso.  He wanted to marry a beautiful princess named Roro Jonggrang. Her father, the king, agreed and forced her to marry Bandung Bondowoso. Butm Sita did not love him yet could not refuse him.

After careful consideration, she thought of a way to refuse Bondowoso, whose magical power was well-known.  She decided she would agree but only if Bondowoso built 1,000 temples in one night before the break of dawn.

She insisted that the work must be completed before the rooster crowed, something she believed was impossible. But with the help of genies and his own magical powers, Bondowoso managed to complete 999 temples. Panicked, Jonggrang told the women of her village to start pounding rice so that the rooster would wake up and begin to crow.  When Bondowoso heard this he was deeply disappointed and wildly enraged. When he found out that Roro Jonggrang had made the roosters crow, he turned her into stone, The statue of a slender virgin graces the main Prambanan temple, while a group of temples nearby is called the Candi Sewu or the Thousand Temples.

The  temples at Prambanan were built in the 9th century. The biggest temple is dedicated to Shiva – the destroyer, and the two smaller ones which sit on its right and left are dedicated to Brahma -¬ the creator and Wisnhu – the sustainer.  The tallest temple of Prambanan is a staggering 47 meters high. Its peak visible from far away and rises high above the ruins of the other temples.

After hundreds of years of neglect, the Prambanan temple was rediscovered by CA Lons, a Dutchman, in 1733. Since then, this temple has been revitalized and today is widely regarded as the most beautiful and graceful Hindu temple in Indonesia.

The grandeur, complexity, and integrated architectural concept of Prambanan makes this a truly amazing structure. As a unique cultural and architectural marvel, Prambanan was declared a World Heritage site in 1991 by UNESCO.

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Borobudur Temple

Borobudur is a ninth century Mahayana Buddhist monument in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. The monument comprises six square platforms topped by three circular platforms, and is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. A main dome is located at the center of the top platform, and is surrounded by seventy-two Buddha statues seated inside perforated stupa.
The monument is both a shrine to the Lord Buddha and a place for Buddhist pilgrimage. The journey for pilgrims begins at the base of the monument and follows a path circumambulating the monument while ascending to the top through the three levels of Buddhist cosmology, namely, Kamadhatu (the world of desire); Rupadhatu (the world of forms); and Arupadhatu (the world of formless). During the journey, the monument guides the pilgrims through a system of stairways and corridors with 1,460 narrative relief panels on the wall and the balustrades.
Evidence suggests Borobudur was abandoned following the fourteenth century decline of Buddhist and Hindu kingdoms in Java, and the Javanese conversion to Islam. It was rediscovered in 1814 by Sir Thomas Raffles, the British ruler of Java. Borobudur has since been preserved through several restorations. The largest restoration project was undertaken between 1975 and 1982 by the Indonesian government and UNESCO, following which the monument was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Borobudur is still used for pilgrimage, where once a year Buddhists in Indonesia celebrate Vesak at the monument, and Borobudur is Indonesia’s single most visited tourist attraction.

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Crop Circle Found in Indonesia Rice Field

Indonesian rice farmers in Slemen, Yogyakarta, got quite a surprise Sunday morning when they discovered that overnight a large crop circle had mysteriously formed in one of their fields.

The circle, which also includes internal geometric patterns of a triangle and smaller circles, has an overall diameter of nearly 90 feet, according to The Jakarta Post.

One resident, Cahyo Utomo, speculated that the odd piece of rice field artwork wasn't man-made. "The circles were there since yesterday morning. I think they were left by an alien spaceship," he said.

UFOs and Alien Encounters?

A large circle and geometric pattern that Indonesian residents say were created by a UFO appeared in a rice field in Krasakan hamlet in Sleman, Yogyakarta, on Sunday morning.

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UFOs and Alien Encounters?

A large circle and geometric pattern that Indonesian residents say were created by a UFO appeared in a rice field in Krasakan hamlet in Sleman, Yogyakarta, on Sunday morning.

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"It is impossible that this was made by the wind or any animal," he added.

Whether crafted by humans or aliens, thousands of crop circles have been reported all over the world for many decades, but with a higher number recorded in England. And they're not always circular, with some of the more intricate and complex ones looking like strange animals or even scientific symbols or DNA sequences.

The patterns are generally created by something that flattens various crops, like rice, wheat and rye, and they're usually discovered by farmers in the early morning where they didn't exist the night before.

In some cases, people have admitted being the architects of crop circles, by using ropes and boards to flatten the crops. But even that doesn't explain all crop circles everywhere, which leaves many of them unexplained.

According to Moedji Raharto, the previous head of the Bosscha Observatorium, Indonesia's oldest observatory, "If this really is the work of a UFO or extraterrestrial beings, it is almost 100 percent certain they would have left some sort of trace behind.

"The chemical composition of the soil itself could reveal the origin of the phenomenon. For example, when a meteorite enters the atmosphere and forms a crater, it leaves traces of elements that are not common to the area," Moedji said. He added that similar results could be expected in a soil analysis of the Yogyakarta circle.

This is the first crop circle reported in 2011. Slemen police chief Iwan Ramani wouldn't commit either way on whether the circle in his jurisdiction was crafted by a UFO, humans or even a natural phenomenon. He's still investigating.

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