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The Last Cap Go 2559
By: Ahmed on January 12th, 2009.
Location : Ling Hok Bio shrine [Klenteng Ling Kok Bio, Gang Pinggir, Semarang]
Saturday, January 10th 2009 was the last full moon in the year of Imlek 2559 (day 15 of the 12th month of Imlek). The ritual of “Ketok Pintu” (to knock on the door) was held on that day (the last Cap Go) as the commencement of Pasar Imlek Semawis event. During the ritual, the Taoists prayed in the shrines located in the Chinese quarter (Pecinan) of Semarang. Four dancers from See Hoo Kiong shrine also added a liveliness to the festival and the Warak Ngendog attraction gave the audience more of a taste of Semarang.
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Nasi Tumpeng
By: faniez on October 26th, 2008.
Tumpeng is a kind of traditional dish that is usually served in ceremonies. It consists of a cone of rice and toppings such as veggies, hard boiled eggs, fried tofu, and fried tempe. It can be served for more than 10 people.
Thousand Arms Dance
By: Ahmed on July 3rd, 2008.
Location : Cheng Ho’s (Zheng He) ship replica, Gang Lombok, Semarang
Thousand Arms Dance is a famous Asian dance. The graceful, dynamic movement of the dancers makes the dance look very beautiful. Instead of a thousand, actually there were only 36 arms of 18 dancers. This dance was an opening performance of the Ketoprak Putri Cina show last May 24, 2008. The show was held to commemorate 100 years of the Indonesian National Awakening.
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Becak and Taxi
By: hyudee on May 30th, 2008.
Two modes of transportation, modern and traditional, side by side.
Becak (a kind of pedicab) can easily be found in Semarang and most cities in Java.
Taxis are easy to find and seem to be more convenient too, but becaks will never lose their place here. Cheap, pollutant-free, becaks continue to exist as the traditional mode of transportation n Indonesia.
Happy Chinese New Year
By: Ahmed on February 7th, 2008. 
Location : Ling Hok Bio Temple [Gang Pinggir, Semarang]
Today Feb 7, 2008 in Chinese Calender is The New Year (2559 the year of the rat).
Happy Chinese New year. Wishing you all the best for becoming new year.
Gong Xi Fa Cai, Xin Nian Kuai Le !
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