"Bandung bukan cuman masalah geografis, bagiku, tetapi juga melibatkan perasaan"
-Pidi Baiq.
THE HISTORY
( Braga Street : 1935-1938)
The official name of the city was Bandoeng during the days of Dutch East Indies. With it's cooler elevated landscape, surrounded by major plantations, Bandung became an exclusive European resort area. Rich plantation owners visited the city on weekends, attracting ladies and business people from the capital, Batavia. Braga Street grew into a promenade street with cafes, restaurants and boutique shops. Two art-deco style hotels, Savoy Homann and Preanger, were built in the vicinity of the Concordia Society, a club house for the wealthy with a large ballroom and a theatre. The nickname "Parijs van Java" was given to the city.
THE CITY
( Braga Street : 2009)
Bandung, it's not just a city. It's about family, friends, and love. Everyone who has come to this city surely has their own story. The weather, people(s), street, and every single things in Bandung will never be forgotten. Bandung is one of the favorite domestic tourist destination and also known as fashionable, creative, and student city. Fashionable? Yes, no doubt. The variety of the latest mode trends in Indonesia can be said to have appeared from Bandung. We can find so many factory outlet(s), distro(s), and boutique(s) in Bandung. Creative? Of course. The city is a city that has a variety of incredible potential teenagers. Community of teenagers in Bandung always create the great ideas which makes Bandung became one of the creative city in the Asia Pacific Region. The weather and natural beauty of this city will make you feel comfortable for spending a holiday with family or friends.
So what are you waiting for? We are waiting for you to visit Bandung City. We will welcome you not only with the beauty of natural scenery and the coolness of the air, but particularly with the friendliness of Bandung society itself. Sundanese people are so friendly and welcoming. Honestly! See you.
