Javanese Culture Festival #26016*

Dates: 16–25 August, 2026
Spots Available: 100

Cost:

- 4-night festival and 5-night post-festival homestay  –  $700
- Half-day tour choice for day 3  –  $40 - $100

Price includes: 

• Four nights of immersive festival activities and visits in Yogyakarta, including 2 lunches and two dinners
• FF Indonesia homestay: 5 nights with one of the following clubs: FF Yogyakarta, FF Jakarta, FF Benjarmasin, FF Surabaya, FF Malang, FF Banda Aceh, FF Denpasar, or FF Greater Bogor

Not included: 

• Travel to/from Indonesia 
• Day 3 tour choice (see registration form, prices range from $40 -$100)
• Travel from Yogyakarta to your homestay club 
• Meals and activities not mentioned above

Celebrate the vibrant culture of Java in this immersive four-day festival in Yogyakarta followed by a 5-night homestay with one of the Indonesian Friendship Force clubs! Enjoy an unforgettable mix of traditional dance, music, and crafts, and tours that showcase the heart of Yogyakarta and its people. Highlights include:

• Opening Ceremony with hosts' welcome and traditional performances
• Night Market Dinner featuring local cuisine and drinks
• Flag Ceremony commemorating Indonesia's 81st Independence Day 
• Kampoeng Java Cultural Festival – watch and join the festivities
• Hands-on experiences with traditional crafts: batik, eco-print, pottery, and wooden masks
• Yogyakarta cuisine and drinks, including a fun flashmob lunch! 
• Guided tours: Sonobudoyo museum, Andong Village and Borobudur
• Choose from four day tours on Day 3, to personalize your adventure
• Festival party at the Pakualaman Royal Court
• A homestay with local Friendship Force families, to experience daily life in Indonesia
• Book your Yogyakarta stay at the festival location, the Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta, for four fantastic nights together. Booking instructions are on the festival registration form. The Hyatt Regency offers a stunning resort experience, with views of Mount Merapi, spacious, comfortable facilities, and plenty of opportunities to relax after a day of cultural immersion.

Join us for a celebration of Javanese culture, food, music, and traditions — a truly unforgettable Friendship Force experience!

To apply and view Journey Coordinator details, please log in to your member account on my.friendshipforce.org.