Hot! In Passport

by Kurniadi Widodo

Uploaded 20 May 2007 — 28 favorites

© Kurniadi Widodo

Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Three Abdi Dalem taking a rest while waiting for their next duty shift. Abdi Dalem are royal servants working for Kraton Yogyakarta, the city palace. They have various duties depending on where they're stationed, ranging from taking care of the court family matters, maintaining important and sacred places, to administrative duties in different fields including kraton tourism.

9 responses

  • Fabian Foo

    Fabian Foo said (16 Aug 2007):

    I've been there! You forgot to mention that they often carry a small kris dagger tucked into their clothing.

  • Yeni Sarirosanty

    Yeni Sarirosanty said (20 Aug 2007):

    your photographs makes me want to go home.

  • josua alessandro

    josua alessandro said (22 Aug 2007):

    great moment...!!!

  • Dani Subagja

    Dani Subagja said (1 Sep 2007):

    yeah... it's rock! Good job Wid!

  • Achaz von Hardenberg

    Achaz von Hardenberg said (21 Sep 2007):

    you have my yeah! great picture and I love the very informative caption...

  • Maria Luisa Runti

    Maria Luisa Runti gave props (20 Oct 2007):

    Thanks to share:)))

  • Mario Scattoloni

    Mario Scattoloni gave props (15 May 2008):

    Almost ZEN like in their manner....Xcellent foto...

  • Mario Scattoloni

    Mario Scattoloni said (15 May 2008):

    U have a great eye for life & its passing moments. U should really consider submitting your fotos to this site at National Geographic, http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/your-shot/your-shot
    U certainly stand a chance 2 get published in this prestigious publication.
    Good Luck

  • Irvan Lubis

    Irvan Lubis gave props (11 May 2009):

    I miss Jogja so much!

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