Besides being known as the City of Batik, Pekalongan is also known as the City of Santri (Muslim scholars). With the majority of its population being Muslim, several religious traditions are still preserved in this city. One of them is Syawalan celebration. In Pekalongan, Eid, as the biggest holiday of Muslims are commemorated not only…
Red shades decorate Jalan Belimbing in Pekalongan, welcoming the Lunar New Year. The area, that is known as the Chinatown of Pekalongan, were brimming with lanterns. Festive! At the corner of Jalan Belimbing, in silence, the dragon at the ends of the red roof of Pho An Thian’s Temple dissolves in its splendor. The temple,…