23 January, 2012

come on, Roving Chinatown Surabaya

Impian Monalisa-If you are in Surabaya in January and February of this, do not miss to take a free tour with Surabaya Heritage Track (SHT). This time, SHT tour with the theme "Lunar Track" the nuances of Chinese New Year celebrations.
On the tour, visitors are invited to know the tradition of the Chinese community in Chinatown Suarabaya. Participants will see the unique traditions of the Chinese community in celebrating the Lunar New Year, as well as various snacks that are generally found in Chinatown.


Various Chinese communities typical snacks that can be learned on the program 'Lunar Track' this time is the pia cake cake basket, muaco, lauwa, thong chiu pia is the typical dish during Chinese New Year. Cakes are not only favored by the Chinese community, but also by the local community can be found on a visit to the shop and Chung Chiu Pia Pia Victory in Japan as the region Flower.
After studying philosophy confectionary typical Chinatown, the participants visited the pagoda Boen Bio, a Confucian temple in Surabaya. This pagoda was founded at the initiative of two prominent Chinese community in Surabaya, Go and Lo Tik Lie Toen Siong. Inaugurated in 1907, Boen Bio pagoda is a place the students to study religion, literature and civilization, according to the name 'Boen Bio' which means literature or civilization.
The route over which can be enjoyed on Friday and Saturday. While on Sunday the participants will be invited to visit the Hok An Kiong Temple, the oldest pagoda built in Surabaya since 1830. Initially, place of worship the people of Tri Dharma is a haven for immigrants from China.
Generally, they brought with them as well as statues Makcho, the patron goddess of sailors and fishermen, to disembahyangi at stopover sites. Gradually this developed into a residential area so it is necessary to build a temple as a place of worship and homage to Makcho or Ma Po Cou. At the moment Chinese New Year celebrations, this pagoda do Bwee Gee celebration.
Furthermore, participants will visit the house of Han families ash located at Jalan Rubber. The house was founded by Han ash Bwee Ko, a descendant of the Han-6 family, in the 18th century. History of the Han ashes home in Surabaya begins with the arrival of Han Siong Kong to Indonesia in 1673.
One of his descendants Bwee Koo Han came to Surabaya and was appointed Captain Chineezen der the Dutch colonial government representatives to become the leader of the Chinese in Surabaya. He then set up home in Chineezen Voorstraat are now called Jalan Rubber. Residential house is then a Han family ashes.
Ash house is a building which was founded by the family semarga and used as a synagogue in honor of ancestors. Although called a house of ashes, but actually in this house is not stored ash, but there are sinchi (spirit boards).
SHT "Lunar Track" is held every Friday-Sunday from February 20 until January 19, 2012. SHT thematic tour was held on an ongoing basis at certain periods in order to introduce interesting places and have historical value in Surabaya.
SHT tour can be enjoyed by tourists and the community at no charge Surabaya. Through a variety of tours SHT tracker not only enjoy a variety of heritage buildings, but also gain new knowledge and experience.

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