Windujenar Market

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A. Overview

Windujenar Market in Surakarta is a perfect choice for antique good shoppers. Besides being closely associated with Keraton Solo’s cultural history, the market provides antique goods at low prices. By visiting this market, you can shop while learning the history of Surakarta Sunanate at the same time.

Windujenar Market used to be called Triwindu, because the market was only held on triwindu or three windu basis. One windu equals eight years, so the market was actually present once every 24 years. The history says that Triwindu Market was a birthday gift for the princess, Gusti Putri Mangku Negara VII Nurul Khamaril, in the year of 1939. The market used to be a horse barn. Then, it started to be held everyday and thus become a regular market. A long time later, on July 5^th 2008, the market was renovated to be adjusted with Solo-style architecture. It is now open from 09.00 to 18.00 West Indonesian Standard Time.

Windujenar Traditional Market is a center for antique goods. At first, the merchants here used barter system of trade and put their goods on tables. But over the time, since 1960 they started to set up some kiosks.

In the market complex, there is held an event known as Pasar Panji Art Festival annually. Panji is believed to be a Javanese prince who was adept in art, music, dance, drama, poetry, and who was also an example for people of how to live in line with nature. Panji inspires Solo people to preserve their culture. Aside from the art show, usually the event also features photo exhibition, for instance, of traditional markets in Solo.

B. Features

A traditional market with a history connected to Keraton is really a special place to visit and probably to study, moreover with the annual event held there.

Windujenar Market is one of heritages in Solo which is still in a good condition. Solo Regional Government seem to want to make this market on one hand, a space for economy, and on the other hand, a space for art and culture. This is a good thing in terms of cultural preservation, and your visit can certainly be taken as a form of concern about the culture and tradition.

C. Location

The market is located in Keprabon Sub-district, Banjarsari District, Surakarta Regency, Central Java. Being used to be the town square (alun-alun), it lies in front of Mangkunegaran Palace.

D. Access

The traditional market of Windujenar is easy to reach, either by private or public vehicle. Taking public transportation, from Tirtonadi Bus Station, Solo, you just need to get a pedicab or minibus to get to the market.

E. Ticket

There is no admission ticket to get into the market.

F. Accommodations and Other Facilities

Windujenar Market provides visitors with various facilities such as the market management office, parking area, small mosque, public convenience, security post, fire extinguishers, facilities for loading and unloading goods, and garbage bins.

Text: Yusuf Efendi
Photo(s): Collection of Jogjatrip.com
Translation: Reza Daffi
(Primary data and various sources)

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