Social Culture of Central Java

There's only one language and one tribal area in Central Java, namely Java. To foster local culture have been held Javanese language congress IV on October 10 to 14, 2006. The congress was attended by delegates from all over Indonesia as well as foreign envoys.

One follow up the recommendations of this congress is the application of Java language curriculum as a subject of local content in the elementary School / equivalent, Junior or equivalent, and high school / equivalent in Central Java.

Religious life quite good and harmonious.Development priorities, among others also focused on improving the construction of Sam Poo Khong Pagoda, Temple Budhagaya, Watugong, and the Great Mosque of Central Java.

Regional Profiles:

The tourism sector is also one of the leading sectors of Central Java Province. This area has a variety of tourism, both natural tourism, culture, and history. Natural tourism found in Tawangmangu, Baturaden, Dieng, Kopeng, Teluk Penyu in Cilacap, Kartini Beach in Jepara, Nusa Kambangan, and anymore.

Cultural tourism in Central Java among others is : the temple of Borobudur [including one among the 10 wonders of the worlds], temple Prambanan, temple Gedong Songo, and temple Sukuh.

Historical tourism including: Sangiran Museum in Surakarta, Surakarta Keraton, the tomb of Sunan Kalijaga in Kadilangu, Demak, the tomb of Sunan Muria, Demak Mosque relic of the Wali in the 16th century, and museum Kartini.

Borobudur Temple

Mosque Agung Demak

Those are some attractions in Central Java, which is still visited by travelers both from domestic and abroad. Location of Central Java region is strategic because it is located in the middle of economic activity centers.