KKL Tematik: Goes to Keraton Kesunanan Surakarta
The Sociology Education Study Program at the Indonesian University of Education, issued one of the lecture programs called Kuliah Kerja Lapangan or commonly referred to as KKL. Kuliah Kerja Lapangan (KKL) is an activity that combines observation, visits and tours to places or agencies related to material studies lectures related to certain majors, this KKL uses a scientific approach with the intention of improving students' skills in analyzing and finding solutions in phenomena that occurs in society.
On August 20, 2022, the Surakarta group carried out the MPA program with the departure from the city of Bandung to the city of Surakarta using the Bandung- Solo Balapan train. Departure starts at 07.05 – 15.25 WIB. The MPA carried out by the Surakarta group examined three tourist attractions including Kauman Surakarta Batik Village, Surakarta Palace and Mangkunegaran Surakarta Temple. Of the three places, three students from 12 sociology education students from the Indonesian University of Education who went to the hospital focused on studying the Surakarta Palace, while for 8 students others focus on studying Kauman Surakarta Batik Village and some focus on Puro Mangkunegara.
Keraton Surakarta is the official palace of Kesunanan Surakarta Hadiningrat which was built by Pakubuwono II in 1744 as a replacement for the Kartasura Palace which was destroyed by the Chinatown Geger in 1743, This palace has an area of about 54 acres. This palace became a silent witness to the handover of the sovereignty of the Mataram kingdom by Pakubuwono II in 1749, in addition to being the residence of the king and his family and courtiers. is also used as a museum to store historical objects belonging to the Surakarta Palace. The museum, which was inaugurated by President Soekarno in 1963, holds historical relics such as keris, kencana trains, and other historical relics that have cultural elements which is still very thick. This museum is designed to provide knowledge to the public about the history and development of the Surakarta Kesunanan Palace .
During the visit, the Surakarta student group was guided by Mr. Kumaidi. He explained the various relics in the museum, including a well that is believed to grant a person's wish if he drinks it and can radiate someone's aura if the person washes their face using the water in the well. After going around seeing and studying around the surakarta, Mr. kumaidi gave the opportunity for students to do questions and answers related to the studies to be studied by students.
