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MAGELANG, KOMPAS – The US’ 44th president, Barack Obama (serving from 2009 to 2017) and his entourage visited Borobudur Temple in Magelang regency, Central Java, on Wednesday (28/6/2017). Despite spending less than an hour at the popular destination, Obama was satisfied. Borobudur Conservation Center officer Mura Aristina said Obama had intently listened to all the...

BANJARNEGARA, KOMPAS – A number of villages in southern Central Java continue to develop the potential of self-tourism by packaging the charm of nature innovatively. The development of the tourist village is slowly lifting the economy of citizens independently without government assistance. Head of Kalilunjar Village, Banjarmangu Sub-District, Banjarnegara Regency, Central Java, Sarkum, Sunday (13/11),...

Overcast sky blanket over Pucangan Village, District Kartasura, Sukoharjo regency, Central Java. A total of 21 elementary school students wears colorful rainbow rainbow rainbow. They danced livelily, rejoicing. In the courtyard of Studio Mugi Dance in Pucangan Village, the students of Sambon 2 Boyolali Primary School along with Gabriella Rosa Bertin from Newcastle, England, and...

Umbul Ponggok in Ponggok Village, Polanharjo Sub-district, Klaten Regency, Central Java, was initially used for irrigation of agricultural land and fishery and fulfill the need of clean water of local people. Now, Umbul Ponggok becomes favorite water attractions in Klaten. Every day an average of about 1,000 people come to enjoy the clarity and freshness...

Missing out that community registration discounts? We’ve got you! You and your group of friends can now register for as a Group. Gather a minimum of 5-20 friends of yours who want to join Bank Jateng Borobudur Marathon 2017, and you can a request a 40% discount voucher. Here’s how it goes: Gather a minimum...

Registration is open! And yes of course, we have that Early Bird voucher for those of you who like to secure the slots as early as possible! Register via our website, and use voucher code BJBM2017 during the checkout process for the early bird registration fee! Remember the Early Bird code: BJBM2017 Early bird voucher will expired...

KOMPAS Daily proudly present Bank Jateng Borobudur Marathon 2017! Proven by its solid consistency in organizing several epic sports events in Indonesia, KOMPAS Daily will bring every runners dream, which is to enjoy a well organized running race event: Bank Jateng Borobudur Marathon 2017. More than that, runners will be invited to run along Borobudur...

From last night “Sharing with Running Communities: Sports Tourism Experience” talk show, presented by Bank Jateng Borobudur Marathon 2017 and Kompas with Nicky Hogan – Tambora Challenge 100K’s Finisher, Eni Rosita – Tambora Challenge 320K’s Finisher, Regnata Revi Fayola – Marathon Maniac and Abah Agus Hermawan from Harian Kompas as moderator. ATTENTION TO ALL RUNNING...

Healthy lifestyle is only one amongst many other benefits of running. Growth in the economic sector can also be impacted by a good sports tourism program, and running event is one way to do this.  Minister for Youth and Sports Affair, Mr. Imam Nahrawi, hopes that Bank Jateng Borobudur Marathon 2017 can be one part...

 Sports can do wonders to anyone involved in it. Athletes, fans, communities in the area, and much more. Bank Jateng Borobudur Marathon 2017 will be held in November. Together with all runners and people of Central Java, we want to elevate the historical and cultural value of Borobudur as one of cultural world heritage… …and...