I loved Java (though not Jakarta). The owner of the homestay we arranged in one small city told us we were the first Americans to come through the entire city for years. I get it - it's a mostly muslim island, and there has been terrorism. But Americans are missing out.
Sampeyan Dalem Ingkang Sinuwun Kanjeng Sultan Hamengkubuwono Senopati Ing Alogo Ngabdurrakhman Sayidin Panotogomo Kholifatullah Ingkang Kaping Songo seemed like a pretty goodhearted and enlightened ruler who respected his people. And yes, that was his full official title, according to Wikipedia.
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