“Langkah Rempah” is a documentary film from Semarang as a part of Bumi Rempah Nusantara untuk Dunia Festival.

The documentary tells a story about the north coast, which was the driving force of the economy of Central Java. Aside from being the location to exchange the basic necessities, the cultural exchanges also occurred in this place. It made the towns on the north coast of Central Java have the civilization traces of the spice development in each area, which stretches from Rembang, Lasem, Pati, Juwana, Kudus, Jepara, Demak, Semarang, Pekalongan, Tegal, and Brebes.

From all cities on the coast, Semarang became one of the significant places with a long history in trade and transit port city and multicultural civilization. Do you want to know further about the long history of Semarang in its relation with Nusantara Spice Routes?

Watch the full story in “Laskar Rempah”, a documentary from Semarang, and watch other exciting treats of Bumi Rempah Nusantara untuk Dunia Festival on Jalur Rempah RI YouTube channel!