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Pekalongan Fish Auction

On the banks of the Loji River, piles of fish in bags and baskets lined up neatly, waiting for buyers. Since it was established in 1978, tons of fish have stopped by here. The wallless building, that is located within Pelabuhan Perikanan Nusantara, Pekalongan, (fisheries port) has been a fish auction place (Tempat Pelelangan Ikan…

Culinary, Hobbies & Interest, Humans of Pekalongan, Sport & Adventure

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Abang Becak: The Best Guide of Pekalongan

“I want to go on an excursion. To go around the city. I want to see the crowds. I call a pedicab (becak), a train without a horse. Pedicab, pedicab, carry me around.” —Indonesian children song Isn’t it funny that there is a children song composed to describe the pleasure of traveling around the city…

Art & Culture, History & Architecture, Humans of Pekalongan, People

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Visiting The “Meeting Point” of Batik Stamp in Pekalongan

Canting is a traditional tool used by batik makers to attach malam (hot wax) to the fabric as a color barrier. On batik tulis (hand-drawn batik), canting tulis that is shaped like a pen is used to trace patterns and draw batik motives on the fabric. On batik cap (stamped batik), the canting used is…

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