The potencies of pura mangkunegaran as the cultural tourist attraction in Solo

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Wisnu Iskandar - C9308123 - Fak. Sastra dan Seni Rupa

This final project is descriptive report. The writer only collected the information and drew some conclusions. The writer got the information by conducting observation, interviews, and library research (books, brochures and leaflets). The objectives of the final project report are describing the potencies of Pura Mangkunegaran as tourist attraction and the infrastructures of Pura Mangkunegaran. The final project is entitled The Potencies of Pura Mangkunegaran as The Cultural Tourist Attraction. This topic is chosen because it is considered as an interesting phenomenon. Pura Mangkunegaran is one of the interesting tourist sites to be visited in Solo. The writer gives and presents information about the cultural tourist attraction in Pura Mangkunegaran. The purposes of this Final Project are to find out and to describe the potencies of Pura Mangkunegaran as a Cultural Tourist Attraction in Solo, so the readers are hoped to have a clear description about the tourist attractions in Pura Mangkunegaran. Besides, this Final Project is to describe the infrastructures of the Pura Mangkunegaran. The result of this report shows that Pura Mangkunegaran has potencies as a culture tourist attraction in Solo. The potencies are historical attractions consisting of the Pura Mangkunegaran itself, the collection in the museum and the court library; cultural events, such as traditional dances performances, gamelan playing, shadow puppets show; and some traditional ceremonies, such as Prince Coronation Anniversary, The heirlooms procession at the same time with Javanese New Year Celebration. Besides, the infrastructure of Pura Mangkunegaran is adequate and can help to fill the needs of the tourists. 12