Some say , “If you go to Jogja but don't visit Malioboro , it's not valid.”
And that night I proved to myself why Malioboro always has a place in people's hearts...
• 🌃 Malioboro's Nighttime Ambience, There's No Opponent..!
Once the sun sets , Malioboro turns into a sea of people.. Seriously , this is not an exaggeration.. It's crowded , but that's what makes it fun.. There are people walking , people taking pictures , people sitting on the sidewalks chatting , and the most iconic thing: the click-click-click sound of the carriages passing by..
Riding a delman in Malioboro has a different vibe.. It's like going back to your childhood , while being enveloped by the street lights and the cool night breeze.. Romantic ? It can be.. Nostalgic ? Even more so..
• 🍦 Jajan Galeto, The Ice Cream Hits Malioboro
Well , after wandering around while enjoying the atmosphere , I stopped by one of the booths selling Galeto . For those who don't know , Galeto is Jogja-style gelato ice cream that is very contemporary.. I chose the dark chocolate and choco mint flavors , mixed together.. The flavor ? It's crazy , the combination is just right ! The chocolate is dark but not too sweet, and the mint flavor is really refreshing in the mouth.
The price of one cup is 35,000 IDR , and I think it's worth it for such a good taste plus the experience of eating in the middle of Malioboro crowds..
• ☕ Angkringan Jos: Lesehan , Warm , and Full of Stories
It wasn't enough . I continued walking until near Tugu Station , and found one spot that immediately made me want to stop: Angkringan Jos..
This Angkringan is already quite legendary , and what makes it unique is the kopi jos . For those who don't know , kopi jos is hot black coffee dipped in smoldering charcoal.. Yes , you read that right - real charcoal , which is still red hot..
When the charcoal enters the glass , there is a distinctive “ jossss ! ” sound,. The taste...? There's a distinctive smoky and bitter sensation , but that's what makes it different and memorable..
To make the atmosphere even warmer , I sat on the floor with several other people on woven mats set up on the side of the road.. It's simple , but it's what makes Jogja always have a place in my heart.. While having coffee, chatting lightly , and feeling the night breeze of this city , it felt like all the burdens were slowly dissolving..
• 🎭 Malioboro Never Sleeps
The night is getting late , but the vibe is even more alive.. There are street artists singing while playing the guitar , people selling handmade paintings , and clown characters that become favorite photo spots..
Unfortunately... I was so busy enjoying the atmosphere that I totally forgot to take a photo of this part.. Sorry ! But that's a sign of how exciting the night was.. Sometimes the most memorable moments are the ones that are not recorded by the camera , but are clearly recorded in the head...
• Not Just a Walk, But Also a Story
The trip that night was not just about the places I went to , but about the flavors , atmosphere , and small moments that really hit the heart.. From seeing the carriages passing by , eating galeto while sitting down , to sitting on a mat in an angkringan while sipping the unique charcoal coffee-all of it merged into memories that were hard to forget..
Jogja , especially Malioboro at night , taught me one thing : enjoy life slowly , moderately , soberly , but still full of meaning..
When you visit Jogja , don't just rush to take pictures.. Feel the wind , the crowd , and the warm atmosphere of the night.. Who knows , you'll go home with more than just documentation-but also feelings that you'll continue to miss..
Agung Prasetyo
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