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The Glass Pavilion combines Hindu motifs, Buddhist lotus flowers, and stylized opening words of the Koran; marble floors, vortex ceilings. The sultan's collection is made up of wayang puppets, royal carriages, Raden Saleh portraits, a saddle made with gold and silver thread, royal heirlooms exuding an odor of sanctity (at the Proboyekso), huge 600 year old brass gongs, a gamelan that was founded during the Majapahit Empire - and much more. In the dances put on by this court, even the jangle of bells is considered coarse; anklets are used only for monkey and animal roles played by men. The Yogya dance style was created by Sultan Hemeng Kubowono 1 (17551792) in time of war and reflects on almost military discipline of mind and body.

Dancers are awesomely distant and withdrawn with all the pauses, silences, meditative poses and motions arrested in space. At Uyon Uyon Hadiluhung, performances of traditional dances are held on Sat. 2-4 pm, Rp200 including a meal. Game/an rehearsals without .dancing take place on Mon. and Wed. 10:30 pm - 12:30 am. On the 2nd Sat. of each month an all night wayang ku/it (8 pm-5 am) takes place at the Sasono Hinggil Hall in the Alun2 Kidul. To visit all parts of this palace, first put in an application at the Kraton Office. To take motion pictures you must get permission from the tourist office. others: The Pakualaman, on JI. Sultan Agung is a princedom founded within the sultanate of Yogya by Paku Alam I in 1813. This court also receives visitors. Game/an concerts are held there about once every 5 weeks.