History has left its mark in
Central Java, a region rich in culture and traditions inherited from Hinduism
and Buddhism that came to power in the past and the influence of Islam last.
With a colorful history, Central Java has now become a beautiful city that is
comfortable and modern, yet still maintain the tranquility and peacefulness.
ENTRANCE
Central Java has good roads
and train lines connecting the fire can towns and villages. Two airports each
in Semarang and Solo, the main sea port at Tanjung Emas in Semarang and the
northern port of Cilacap provide national and international access. There are
also travel door to door from and to all parts of Java and Sumatra.
HISTORY
Under the rule of dynasty
and the kings of ancient Mataram 8th century and into the 10th, Javanese
culture started to evolve and Borobudur temple built in this period. In the
10th century, the kingdom of Majapahit in East Java began to dominate even
mastered the entire archipelago. After the collapse of Majapahit in the 15th
century, Demak and other Islamic empire began to take its role in history.
Islamic Mataram kingdom
appeared in the 16th century. But then the Dutch came to this area and
successfully occupied it. Even after Indonesia proclaimed its independence, the
Dutch are still trying to take over but ended in vain.
Central Java became a
province in Indonesia on July 4, 1950.
CULINARY
Every city in Indonesia has
a distinctive culinary their own particularities. When you walk around be sure
to visit nearby restaurants and do not forget to bring your camera to capture
the typical food of Central Java are unique!
In Semarang, for example, sample
spring rolls or loenpia, food will taste delicious when enjoyed hot with a
variety of sauces. such as bean sauce or chili sauce with pickled refreshing.
Milkfish Presto is also a souvenir that you must bring from the city.
SOCIETY AND CULTURE
Known also as the cultural
center of Java, most of the residents of Central Java is Javanese. Solo and
Jogjakarta still the center of the two kingdoms of Java is still revered to
this day. No doubt that the Javanese still hold fast to tradition.
Citizens of Chinese descent,
Arabic-Indonesian, and Sundanese are also domiciled in the province.
tourist agency
Jl. Madukoro Block BB / 1D
Semarang 50144
Tel. (024) 7608570-2,
7613180, 7613181
Fax. (024) 7608573
EmoticonEmoticon