Strengthening Cultural Tourism: Genpeti Bridges Ponggok and Pura Mangkunegaran Through Bundling Packages
On Friday, October 11, 2025, in Surakarta, Genpeti team initiated a meeting to seek approval from the Pura Mangkunegaran to establish a partnership between the Ponggok Tourism Village and the
Ponggok Ready for the World: English for Tourism Real Practice
In order to actualize our main goal of implementing Glocalization in Ponggok Tourism Village through the Ponggok EdiTour Initiative, the English for Tourism program run by GenPeti has entered its
Pongchips Packaging Innovation: Making a Popular Snack from Ponggok Village Attractive to Foreign Tourists
The Merah Putih Cooperative in Ponggok Village has created an exciting new packaging for a local snack called Pongchips. This activity aims to make the snack more attractive, especially for
English for Tourism Week 3
The English for Tourism program organized by GenPeti as part of the Ponggok EdiTour Initiative continued its third week of implementation on Friday, August 22, 2025. This session highlighted the
English for Tourism Week 2
The English for Tourism program organized by GenPeti as part of the Ponggok EdiTour Initiative has entered the practical phase to support the implementation of the glocalization concept in Desa
Multilingual Signage Program
The Ponggok EdiTour Initiative (PETI) is a collaborative program initiated by students of Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS). This initiative combines two study programs: English Education and Informatics Education. The main
English for Tourism Week 1
As a step toward realizing glocalization in the developments of Ponggok through English for tourism, GenPeti began the English training program for staff from three umbul, namely Umbul Ponggok, Umbul
Ponggok Introduces Bundled Tour Packages to Boost Village Tourism
The Tourism Practice Project in Ponggok was designed with one clear goal: to create bundled tour packages that would make the village’s destinations more appealing and easier for visitors to
Umbul Ponggok: A Budget-Friendly Snorkeling Spot in Klaten
A budget-friendly snorkeling spot in Klaten, Umbul Ponggok boasts fresh, natural water, vibrant underwater life, and opportunities for unforgettable underwater photography. More than just a simple swimming hole, Umbul Ponggok
Inauguration of Koperasi Merah Putih: A Turning Point for Village Economy
Klaten, July 21, 2025 – President Prabowo Subianto officially inaugurated Koperasi Merah Putih in Bentangan Village, Klaten, Central Java. The event, which was initially scheduled for July 19, was moved
Merti Tirto in Ponggok Village
Merti Tirto 2025: Ponggok’s Annual Water Gratitude Festival Ponggok Village, Polanharjo Subdistrict, Klaten Regency — Sunday, July 27, 2025.Ponggok celebrated its annual tradition, Merti Tirto. This cultural festival is a