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Study Tai Chi? Tai Chi is an ancient form of Chinese martial arts which, through gentle exercise, improves blood circulation and conditions the body muscles. Mr. Tan (ask for him at Hotel Kota) is one of the best teachers around. There are 3 discos in Solo at last count. Pop concerts in Solo occur at least once a month, most groups try to emulate Deep Purple. Visit a clove cigarette factory? Try Menara, Kerbau, Diitu. etc. Menara is the biggest. Want to call home? Kantor Telpon, opposite the G.P.O., has a nice courtyard setting. See sentimental melodramatic Indian films at Trisakti Theatre, JI. Kratonan. Silir is a prostitutes' village 4 km from town, a little desa in the middle of rice paddies. If you don't have your own transport must go by becak, Rp200 from the city center. Far more easy-going than Surabaya's circuses, the girls here even go home each weekend to visit their parents in the country. Study Yoga? Contact the old Hindu sage Mr. Harjanta, Pradjapangarsa, JI. Baluwarti 11/5 near the palace.