Sales pitch for Yogyakarta

Sales pitch for Yogyakarta

The unstable political situation is having an impact on
tourism in Indonesia. The number of tourists visiting Indonesia
has decreased by up to 60 percent. This sharp decline has
apparently been caused by the recent riots occurring in several
regions. Some foreign governments have even prohibited their
nationals from visiting Indonesia for safety reasons.

However, to make a general conclusion that Indonesia is not
safe for tourists is not true. There are some places that are
safe for visitors, like Yogyakarta, for example. It has many
things of cultural value to offer: Borobudur temple, Prambanan,
Mendut and Kalasan, to mention but a few.

Why is Yogyakarta safe for visitors? One factor is the fact
that Yogyakarta is a city of students, who prefer peace as a
precondition for successful study. The other factor is that the
region has a Sultan who is respected by the people. And the
Sultan, in return, loves his people. Yogyakarta is known for its
hospitality and its peaceful atmosphere. Ask anyone something
about the city, and you can be sure to get a friendly answer, and
in great detail if need be.

So if any potential tourist wishes to visit Yogyakarta, just
go ahead, don't cancel. To know more about Yogyakarta needs more
than just one visit.

DEDDY B. SIMANJUNTAK

Yogyakarta