Gamelan
By: faniez on January 30th, 2009.
A set of gamelan with the ‘niyaga’ (gamelan players).
Gamelan is a well known traditional music instrument from Central Java. A set of gamelan contains instruments such as gong, saron, demung, etc. :D
Location: Convention Hall Masjid Agung JaTeng
Happy Chinese New year 2560
By: Ahmed on January 26th, 2009.
The picture of Mei Hwa tree on Gang Besen, Semarang.
Today January 26, 2009 in Chinese Calender is The New Year (2560 the year of the Buffalo).
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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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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