This column should introduce the people of Yogyakarta and Central Java with remarkable reputation in various fields such as in art and culture, business, bureaucracy, education, literature, psychic, sport, science, tradition, etc.

PSYCHIC

Almost every publication in Java, Indonesia such as newspapers, magazines, have a special column for psychic under different titles : Zodiacs, Paranormal Prediction, Spiritual Consultation, etc.

Nowadays, in this modern era, the service of psychics seems to becoming more and more popular. Some famous psychics live in Yogyakarta and Central Java. This is to introduce several of them.

FROM YOGYAKARTA

Ir RMH Gembong Danudiningrat
Mr. Gembong Danudiningrat with his fantastic ability is currently Vice Chairman of International Association of Parapsychology, with the head quarters in Nantes - France and at the same time advisor to the Foundation of Indonesian Paranormal Brotherhood (LIPPI).

FROM SOLO

Princess Gusti Raden Ayu Brotodiningrat
From the many "Piyayi Sepuh" (Old people) means people possesing supernatural ability, GR Ay. Brotodiningrat, a princess of Solo, a daughter of the late King Sri Pakubuwono X, has a quite reputation, recognized with respect by other psychics of Solo & Central Java.

FROM SEMARANG

Mas Dian
A famous expert of Feng Shui (Geomancy), an ancient Chinese knowledge showing that a man has to live in harmony with the nature.

ART and CULTURE

FROM YOGYAKARTA

Ki Empu Djeno Harumbrodjo
The only EMPU – The Maestro of classical KERIS making in Java

K.R.T. Wasitodiningrat (Pak Cokro)
The Maestro of Karawitan (singing accompanied by Javanese gamelan music orchestra)

H. Karkono Kamajaya Partokusumo
Expert of Javanese Literature

DR. AM. Hermien Kusmayati
a long time lecturer of ISI - Institute of the Arts, Indonesia, Yogyakarta

MulyonoIn the royal palace – Karaton of Yogyakarta, a 62 year old man is dancing steadily following the melody of live gamelan music, sometimes slow, other time fast and dynamic. He does dance quite impressive, he has a good endurance despite his age. No wonder, he is Pak (father) Mulyono, an old-crack Javanese classical dancer from Sasminta Mardowo Foundation, Pujokusuman, Yogyakarta.

FROM SURAKARTA (SOLO)

G.R.Ay. Koes Moertiyah Wirobhumi
This Princess is the daughter of Sri Susuhunan Pakoe Boewono XII of Kraton Surakarta. It is her firm wish to preserve Javanese Art and Culture, notably the court ones. That’s the reason, she did not hesitate to be a University Graduate with the subject of Javanese Literature.

R.M.T. Ronosuripto
He has been working in the Netherlands (1970 – 1980) in the Ministry of Culture (C.R.M). His cultural background at his hometown in Solo and his experience as Javanese art teacher of dance and gamelan in Bandung, have made him invited to spread his knowledge in the country of windmills.

Bambang Harsrinuksmo
Expert of Keris and Wayang from Prambanan

Farida Oetoyo
People know her as the successful General Manager of Gedung Kesenian Jakarta (GKJ)-Jakarta Art Building and the Director of Sumber Cipta Dance School and Kreativität Dance Indonesia.

MoertidjonoMurtidjono, an artist with creative idea, since 1981 is the Director of Taman Budaya Surakarta – T.B.S, Surakarta Cultural Center, an official professional position directly involved in the fields of art and culture which to some extent matched with his call of life.