Johar Traditional marked
The history of Pasar Johar begin in 1860, when there is a market formed in the eastern side of the town square of Semarang (Aloon-Aloon Semarang) and its fenced by rows of johar (senna siamea) trees, Thus why this market called Pasar Johar. Considering the economic growth of Semarang city and also peoples demand of the sufficient market building, in 1933 its designed the compact, modern and large market by Ir. Thomas Karsten
Shortly contemplate and could do nothing when the market is on fire, destroying hope and source of income
Agus Atmadja Hadi, Indonesia, Kabupaten Semarang