Sunday, April 26, 2015

Wandering in the Market Oldest Yogyakarta

WHEN call Yogyakarta, we always attach this Gudeg town with history and culture. The strong bond between Yogyakarta with the history and culture is almost indisputable when people see different sides of activity, not to mention when discussing the market.

One example of the market is thick with history and cultural nuances that exist in Yogyakarta is Legi Kotagede Market. Formerly known Sargedhe market is supposedly built in the 16th century when Ki Gede Pemanahan open land in Alas Mentaok return of Jaka Tingkir (Sultan Hadiwijaya) since defeating Arya Penangsang.

Interestingly, a story said that before building a residential area or palace, Ki Gede Pemanahan actually develop the market for public Mataram. Strong reason is the existence of a market, the human interaction will occur, so that the pulse of the economy through various transactions will run.

Next traffic of goods, services, and of course, humans will evolve. This brilliant move then impact on the crowd Mentaok Alas region which is then used by Panembahan Senopati as the center of the kingdom when he first became king of Mataram.

If you view the story of the beginning of the establishment of Markets Legi above, then the market is located at 172 B Street Mondorakan Kotagede, Yogyakarta is already past four centuries, four times the colonial era, and has witnessed the turn of dozens of leaders of Mataram. Exam time has been answered by the Legi Market which has to prove its existence is not only a place of transactions, but also as a place of social interaction and culture of the people of Yogyakarta.

Judge L. Arif Various snacks are sold in the market Legi Kotagede

In terms of layout area, Legi Kotagede Market is part of the concept Chess Single Slot, which means four different rides but has a single entity. The fourth vehicle includes the palace as a center of power, the square as a community cultural center, mosque as a center of worship, and the market as an economic center.

Change the name of Legi Market Sargedhe be caused by the use of the market which is still in force in this market. Every day the market legi the Javanese calendar, market akantumplek tin (cornucopia) by a variety of transactions and interactions that cater to every corner of the market. Interestingly, of the 32 popular market in the city of Yogyakarta, just Markets Legi Kotagede are still using the market.

The growth of modern market in Yogyakarta as writhing did not dampen people's market adjacent to the tomb Panembahan this Senopati. This was revealed during my discussions with Mr. Sumardi, Head of Markets Legi Kotagede. According to him, in the market there are at least 850 Legi Kotagede merchant's complete recorded in the office market manager. But when the day arrives legi market, traders at Pasar Legi Kotagede grow to more than 1,000 people.

In addition to the price of goods is relatively cheaper than the modern market, the public interest to always come to the Pasar Legi Kotagede also due to the variety of products offered is very diverse. The market alone there are four Legi Kotagede merchant classification according to the product being sold, A to metal, B for groceries, fruit and vegetables, and food, for clothing C, and D for weaving, crafts, and all types of goods are still traditional.

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