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Pepe-River

Art & Culture 7 years ago

Surakarta offers lanterns, river cruise and festivals to celebrate Chinese New Year

Thousands of lanterns graced the road between Jl. Jend. Sudirman and Pasar Gede Market in Surakarta, Central Java, on Tuesday in celebration of Chinese New Year.

Activities 9 years ago

Imlek lanterns enliven Surakarta river tourism

The Pepe River in the Pasar Gede area in Surakarta, Central Java, is picturesque at night thanks to the hundreds of lanterns hanging along the riverbank, which stretches around 500 meters. The site has become a popular tourist destination during Chinese New Year.