Semarang
Semarang (formerly Dutch: Samarang, Indonesian: Kota Semarang), is a city on the
north coast of the island of Java, Indonesia. It is the capital and largest city
of the province of Central Java and also a major port during the Dutch colonial
era, and still an important regional center and port today, the city has a
dominant Javanese population.
Semarang is widely known for its Bandeng presto (pressure-cooked milkfish),
Lumpia, Wingko, Tahu Gimbal, and Ganjel Rel. Semarang has also been called 'The
city of Jamu' because it is an important centre for the production of jamu which
are a wide range of Indonesian herbal medicines that are very popular across
Indonesia.
Dugderan is an annual festival in Semarang desecrated to welcome the Ramadan
month (a fasting month for Moslems). The word “dug” describes the sound of bedug
(traditional Indonesian musical instrument). The word “der” describes the sound
of fireworks.
The icon of the festival is a special puppet dragon-like animal called Warak
Ngendog. The word “warak“ stands for “holy” and the word “ngendog“ expresses a
reward for Moslems. Warak Ngendog’s feet are chained, representing people’s
desire that should be postponed during this holy month. As Dugderan is a
festival unique for Semarang, it represents an important attraction for both
local and non-residential people.
The nearest International airport is
Ahmad Yani International Airport, located about 3 km from the center of the
city of Semarang and is located 8 kilometers east of Train Station Tawang. To
make arrangements for a taxi from Airport to city centre or train station,
contact one the taxi operators or travel agents that have counter in the
Airport.
Popular attractions in Semarang:
| Semarang Popular Attractions | |
|---|---|
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• Lawang Sewu |
• Dome Church Blenduk |
undo Indonesia Popular Destinations