Introducing Janggalan Tourism Village In Kudus, Called As Jerusalem Van Java

Kudus Regent HM Hartopo

JAKARTA - If you go to Kudus, Central Java, don't forget to go to Janggalan Village. A place with a myriad of cultures that is owned until finally designated as a tourist village.

Said the Regent of Kudus HM Hartopo, Janggalan Village has a charm that is able to attract tourists to visit.

Starting from historical relics that do not necessarily have other areas. In addition, there are various combinations of architectural ornaments influenced by four civilizations, including Javanese-Hindu, Javanese-Arabic, Javanese-Chinese, and Javanese-European.

Thus, continued the regent, with the combination of elements of culture and civilization, Janggalan Village was nicknamed the Jerusalem of Java (Jerusalem Van Java).

"There are various forms of artifacts from an ancient relic that are in accordance with the blend of cultural elements, including the ancient joglo house with a touch of its distinctive carvings, the tomb of Mbah Djenggolo, the mosque, and so on which are still in the original shape of the artifacts according to their civilization," said the regent quoted from the Central Java Provincial Government Public Relations. , Thursday 11 November.

The Regent hopes that the Janggalan Village Government can manage this potential well so that it can have a positive impact on the community.

"Both in terms of economy, social, and culture," he hoped.

On that occasion, a Decree (SK) was also handed over to four villages that were designated as pilot-class tourism villages in Kudus Regency, namely Janggalan, Kauman, Karangampel, and Kedungdowo villages.