Tanah : Land, field
Abang : Red ( Javanese language), Big Brother (Jakarta language)
History of Tanah Abang still unclear, there were 2 history about it,
Tanah Abang it was a land which the land was Red, connected to history between battles of Mataram Troops and Batavia region in 1628.
Also another history,
Tanah Abang was symbol of a big brother gave a house/land to his younger.
it was 1648, when a China Captain 'Phoa Bhingam' asked to Dutch govt. to build a canal from South Jakarta.
Here some photos i have captured, Tanah Abang's street in the morning by Angkot view,
Rush people in the street! Crowded is usual issue in Tanah Abang. |
Cutie Clothes for kiddo |
Colorful umbrellas contrast with the blue sky |
The Greeny skinny porters waiting people, their job is to lift huge shopping bags' from the buyers |
Sandals with many many Rainbow colors! |
Relaxing Sellers waiting noon. |
tanah abang is not only about street stall and the famous shopping arcade, it has lot of delicious food to taste and historical buildings ;)
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DeleteAh yes, let's meet up and let's eat those foods while admire historical buildings :)