Al-ula Mosque in Kulonprogo

The spread of Islam in Kulonprogo was marked by some historic mosques built in that region. aside from al Furqon and Trayu mosques in Lendah, in the southern part of Kulonprogo, lies a mosque called Al-Ula, which is claimed as the most ancient one in the area.

Al-ula mosque in Keboan Galur Kulonprogo was given such a name since it was the first mosque built in the region. What makes this mosque different from the others is the historical background, which can be traced through a documentation recorded in nineteen eighty five.

The historic documentation mentions that this mosque was built by Kyai Buang, a soldier of Diponegoro troop who fled from war. After Kyai Buang passed away, he was buried in the front yard of al Ula mosque. After the mosque underwent several renovations and extensions, the grave lies right beneath the mosque. Aside from the four pillars, the mosque has several other legacies such as dome, drum, and chamber. In addition, there is a well believed as a legacy from the past with an immeasurable depth.

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Coconut Leaf Umbrellas Attract Customers

Nowadays, most Umbrellas are made of cloths and Plastics. However, many people are still interested in traditional Umbrellas made of coconut leaves. This fact makes a craftsman of coconut leaf Umbrellas able to survive the surge of modern products.

In particular season, the industry of Umbrella is stagnant. However, this condition does not affect Harjito, a traditional umbrella craftsman in Tegalrejo Sumbersari Moyudan Sleman, since he is producing a big number of Umbrellas made of coconut leaves to be sold in the rainy season. up to now, Harjito, aided by his wife, has made hundreds of coconut leaf umbrellas.

Later, the coconut leaf Umbrellas will be sold in traditional markets in Yogyakarta, with the price ranging from five to fourteen thousand rupiah, according to the sizes. A small Umbrella is sold for five thousand, the medium one is eight thousand, while the large one is fourteen thousand rupiah. Harjito added that the profit of this industry is not much, but enough to fulfill the daily needs of his family.

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Ritual Tourism of Lanang Mountain

From many tourism areas that placed in Kulonprogo, Lanang mountain represent one place that often visited by people from many local areas. Many people believe if they perform a certain ritual in this place, their wishes will come true.


The tourism ritual place of Lanang Mountain that located in Bayeman, Sinduan, Temon, Kulonprogo, or for about four kilometres from Glagah beach. This place usually use as a place to do tourism ritual for people that want to get fortune. Because of that, the tourism ritual of Lanang mountain is crowded in Suro night at the Javanese Calendar. Pawiro Suwito, keeper of Lanang mountain said, this area represent the hidden place of Kartasura king, Amangkuratmas. at the recent time Lanang mountain used by people who want to find degree. general l.B Murdani, represent one of person that ever visited to this place.

Lanang mountain area opened in some steps for public around nineteen eighty seven to nineteen eighty nine. In the similar time, this area has the restoration in many places. The visitor that come to Lanang mountain area were not only come from local area but also from out local area, even they came from outside java Island.

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Sansevieria for Export

Sansevieria plants have become a trend for plant enthusiasts inside and even outside of Indonesia. Many industrial Ocuntries are importing Sansevierias from Indonesia, as pollution neutralizer.

According to one of the flowers vendors in Jalan water Kulon Progo, Didik, various researches have been conducted by scientists, revealing the benefits of sansevieria. Sansevieria are proven to be able to neutralize 60 to 70 types of toxic Gases, which compels many industrial countries, such as Japan, to import these plants from Indonesia. several years ago, people were not so interested in these plants, since they usually live in gardens and also along river streams. However, after people find out the Benfits, the plants become hot commodities for flowers vendors.

Didik added that the Sansevieria plants are Knowned as pollution neutralizing plants, as medicinal herbs and also materials for making jackets. The cultivation of Sansevierias does not need a wide place, therefore it has a bright future for urban communities.

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Chrysanthemum Cultivation

The soil and climate condition of the Subdistrict of Kulon Progo, is seen suitable for the cultivation of chrysanthemums. Seeing this potential, farmers in Nglambur, Samigaluh, are increasingly motivated in cultivating these plants.

The cultivation of chrysanthemums require a considerable capital. However, the right type of soil and also climate are also main factors in the success of the cultivation.

The soil condition and climate in Nglambur, Samigaluh, Kulon Progo are suitable for cultivation purposes. The cultivation of chrysanthemums, for example, is currently a rising trend Among local farmers.

The profits from cultivating chrysanthemums are considerably high, with rate of return reaching almost one hundred percent. For example, a fourteen hectare area planted with twenty strains of chrysanthemums, is able to give farmers Miliions of rupiah, with one stalk worth one thousand five hundred rupiah to two thousand rupiah.

Coordinations with flower vendors in Yogyakarta and other areas such as Surabaya, Bandung and Jakarta, is a good strategy to deal with market expansion

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Baron Beach

The beauty of Baron with its nature view and fisheries potential, is an attraction of its own class for tourists. During the weekend holiday, the number of visitors of Baron beach increases. In general, they come from outside the town. Although the tide is high, it does not discourage visitors to come to Baron.

Baron beach is still a Prima Donna for domestic tourists. During the recent three-day week-end holiday, there is an Increas of visitors to baron beach. Although tide height is also increasing, it does not deter visitors from coming to Baron.

Anggoro Budi, a tourist from Klaten, said that he and his family are interested to visit Baron. aside from the beauty of the beach, saltwater fish culinary is also his reason to come to the tourism object.

As does with Amar, a tourist from Magelang, central java. during the holiday, he comes to Baron with his friends, to swim in its brackish water. Only in Baron, they can swim while enjoying the view of Karst mountain.

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Celebration of Saraswati Holiday

Hindus in Gunungkidul, in saturday morning, held a prayer ceremony on the occasion of Saraswaty holiday. Saraswati holiday, which is celebrated once every two hundred and ten days, is a tribute to goddess Saraswati, who is known as the goddess of knowledge.

Hindus in Gunungkidul celebrated Saraswati holiday, by holding prayer ceremony, in Bakti Widhi temple in Bendo, Beji, Ngawen, Gunungkidul. Saraswati holiday is a commemoration of the birth of Sang Hyang Aji Saraswati, which is also made as a symbol of the birth of the knowledge of Veda, or the basic teachings of Hindu religion. By wearing special attire, hundreds of Hindus solemnly participated in the series of prayers.

Aside from listening to spiritual nourishment from the priest of the temple, or Pinandhita, the Hindus also performed a rite of the hoping of grace, and ease in walking life. in the prayer, holy water, or Tirta Suci, was also distributed to the entire present followers, along with the giving of rice, as a symbol of fertility, and prosperity.

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