Little Netherland On The Edge Of The Crossing

The sun's rays begin to disappear, changing with the dim light of the moon and the streetlights. In an area filled with indies-style buildings began to vibrant atmosphere. Young people began packing the Berok Bridge that stretched over the canal, stepping toward Blenduk Church, past Srigunting Park, then turned toward the theater with two giant ants above it, the Marabunta Building.

Due to its location surrounded by canals with European-style buildings, this area earned the nickname Little Netherland. After the independence of Indonesia, this once crowded area slowly began to be abandoned. Now all that remains of Semarang Old City is its magnificent but not so well maintained buildings. In the morning and afternoon the area is still crowded by people passing by. But when dark comes, the Old City of Semarang will be quiet and mysterious impression. In order to revive the passion of the faded Old City of Semarang, in this region often held an art festival..