Jogja Walking Association again
organized international sports events, the Jogja International Heritage Walk
(JIHW), on 15 and 16 November 2014. This event will be held at two locations,
namely Prambanan and Selopamioro Village, Bantul, Imogiri, that is an area of
cultural heritage. One purpose of holding JIHW is to implement a healthy
lifestyle by walking. In addition, to introduce and promote the cultural
heritage of Indonesia, especially Yogyakarta with the motto "Let's Walk
Bring Us Together."
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With the theme "Save the
Nature, Respect the Culture, Yogyakarta to the World", you are invited to
walk through the route of recreation and sport 5 km, 10 km, and 20 km. In this
event, one of the princesses of the kingdom of Yogyakarta, GKR Pembayun, will give
the International Marching League medals and the Royal Medal. This medal
specifically for pedestrians who can travel 20 miles over 2 days.
Until recently, there were 200
participants from 13 countries: South Korea, USA, Australia, Netherlands,
Italy, England, Denmark, Japan, Belgium, Russia, Germany, Taiwan and France.
Indonesia represented by Yogyakarta has been officially confirmed as a member
of Walking League International (International Marching League - IML) and
Indonesia is the first country to qualify for the official entry in ASEAN and
IVV Sports League (Internationaler Volkssportverband) which was announced in
France on May 7, 2013.
JIHW initiated by GKR Pembayun as
Chairman of Jogja Walking Assoaciation since 2008, under the direction of Jakarta
Walking Association and the Japan Walking Association. The event also received
support from the Department of Tourism DIY cooperate with various parties
including PT.Taman Prambanan and Borobudur Tourism. This event also involves a
community of lovers walking DIY, Green Community, Community Education, Scouting
Saka Bhayangkara Sleman, Fences Kolim and 400 volunteers from university
students in Yogyakarta.
Jogjakarta is a city that is worth
visiting. Yogyakarta is known as a city abundant with cultural heritage, such
as the various ceremonies and events shaped the ancient objects and historic
buildings. One of them is Prambanan that no doubt its allure, it is the largest
Hindu temple complex in Indonesia which built the 9th century. The temple was
listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia,
and one of the most beautiful temples in Southeast Asia. The architecture of
the building is tall and slender shaped according to the Hindu architecture in
general. Likewise, the famous Borobudur Buddhist temple with its glory.
In addition, the Village
Selopamioro is equally interesting. The village has Selopamioro bridge are in
place which are characterized by hills karts at the border of Gunung Kidul and
Bantul so as to fascinate tourists. Steep hill between the bridge and the river
Oya is an amazing sight. Visitors will also be awarded a gentle breeze and
green rice fields and hills during the rainy season.
Are you interested to come and
join?
Visit website:
www.jogjaheritagewalk.com
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