Beringin Tree
By: mizan on June 7th, 2008.
This Beringin (Ficus benjamina) tree is the largest in Semarang. It grows in Candi Lama area. It can be seen from the vast area in Semarang, as it is located in the top of the hill. There was a Sanatorium building here, but now only the ruin remains in the left side.
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.
461 years Semarang
By: ahmed on May 5th, 2008.
Friday May 2, 2008 was the 461st Anniversary of Semarang City. The name of the city, Semarang, may have been originated from the acronym of the javanese words “asem” (tamarind) and “arang” (rare). The city is a melting pot of Javanese, Chinese, Indian and Arabian cultures.
Tugu Muda and Lawang Sewu are the most famous Semarang’s landmarks. They are located on westward of Simpang Lima, the downtown. During the celebration of the city’s anniversary, many events are usually held here, such as exhibition, traditional Batik fashion show, cultural performance, and many more.
