SEMARANG INFORMATION BOOKLET
CONTENTS About Indonesia Points of Interests in Indonesia About Semarang
Points of Interests in Semarang Cultural Shock! Foods Weather Culture and Habits Living Cost Transportation What To Bring Emergency Number
ABOUT INDONESIA
Indonesia is the world’s fourth most populous country third largest democracy, comprising the largest archipelago and located in a vast arc between the Indian Ocean and the China Sea, astride vital sea lanes in Southeast Asia. With more than 245 million inhabitants and comprising over 17,000 islands. These large numbers also imply that significant cultural, ethnic, religious and linguistic diversity can expected to be found within its boundaries
People in Indonesia There are some 300 ethnic groups, a result of both the country's unique geography and history, making Indonesians are so diverse in culture
Points of Interests in Indonesia Bali Known as The Land of Gods where Culture, Tradition and Heaven meets. Famous for its traditional dance, foods and beautiful beaches.
Komodo National Park A home for Komodo dragons, the world’s largest lizard. The park is a World’s Heritage Site from UNESCO. Also famous for its pink beach
Raja Ampat Located in Papua, surrounded by the World’s most – complicated island geography, making it the actual paradise on earth.
ABOUT SEMARANG
Semarang lies in the northern part of Central Java. It is a bustling mid-sized city with a population of 1.5 million. The city's weather is hot and humid, so wear cotton clothes. Semarang is the hosts of some universities
POINT OF INTERESTS IN SEMARANG TUGU MUDA is a symbol of the city. It is a stone monument in Semarang, Java commemorating the struggle for independence by Indonesian youth.
LAWANG SEWU Taken from Javanese Language, Lawang Sewu means “A Thousand Doors” refers to its many doors. Lawang Sewu located in the center of the city.
KOTA LAMA Kota Lama or “Old Town,” is a heritage from Dutch Colonial that stands for more than a hundred years.
CULTURE SHOCK! A New place, a new culture. Here are some factors that may caused a culture shock for the people outside Indonesia :
FOODS Rice is the main food of Indonesians. Mostly, they eat rice 3 times a day, but don’t worry because bread and dairy products can be found easily here. Some of Indonesian cuisines have a strong taste, it’s because they like to eat spicy and sweet foods
TOP INDONESIAN FOODS
Rendang
Nasi Goreng
Es Campur
WEATHER
Indonesia is a tropical country which has 2 seasons : dry and rain. As mentioned above, Semarang’s weather is hot and humid. The temperature goes around 27 °C – 33 °C everyday. Usually, the sun shines bright from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Prepare your cotton and comfortable clothes to get ready with this weather!
CULTURE AND HABITS
LIVING COST
Food Rp. 15.000-30.000 Transportation Rp. 20.000-45.000 Mobile Data Rp. 100.000/month
WHAT TO BRING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Passport and Visa ID Card and copies of it Travel and Health Insurance Printed Identity Form with original signature Medicines , Medical Leave Letter from Doctor or Drug Prescription if necessary 6. National Flag, Traditional Clothes and Attributes (for Global Village) 7. Pajamas (for Welcoming Party) 8. Formal Clothes 9. Informal Proper Clothes 10. Shoes (Formal, Sneakers, Slippers, etc) 11. Laptop 12. Umbrella 13. International Electrical Plug 14. Souvenirs for Host Family or Teammates 15. Personal Stuffs
* The red marked-ones are OBLIGATORY to bring