Exploring Taman Sari Stadium's Brazilian 'Vibe,' Now a Favorite Backdrop for Youth Photos

"It’s been quite a while. About five years ago, even earlier. Especially young people, students. Many come for theses, lots of photoshoots," Rosidi explained.

He even remembers a group of youths traveling from Depok just to shoot photos.

"Not long ago, there were about six young people from Depok. Like a photoshoot, just taking pictures," he said.

They brought cell phone cameras and dressed in vintage-style clothes.

No field rental is required for such activities.

Visitors are allowed as long as it’s for personal use and just taking photos with phones.

Commercial use, however, is a different matter.

Interestingly, there’s even been requests to leave the old parts untouched and not repaint them.

According to Rosidi, photo visitors often ask to keep the walls looking as they are.

"The message I get is always, 'Please don’t paint over it!'" he said.

The field itself last underwent a major renovation in 2012.

However, that renovation focused mainly on the pitch, not the stadium buildings.

Most improvements were to the field—grass and drainage.

"The last total renovation was in 2012, only the field, not the building. The field got new grass, drainage improvements," Rosidi said.

Other facilities have been repaired gradually—for example, ceilings and pavement were refurbished around 2015.

Bathrooms were also improved. Beyond that, time has slowly left its mark on this stadium.

Peeling paint, exposed rusted metal, and darkened walls have become part of Taman Sari Stadium’s character today.