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Country road with signpost for Garoet, West Java, Indonesia
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Country road with signpost for Garoet, West Java, Indonesia
Country road with a signpost for Garoet (Garut), 24 kilometers away, West Java, Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). Date: circa 1920
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Dirt Huts Indies Indonesia Indonesian Jakarta Java Kilometers Palm Signpost Tropical Unmade Walk Garut
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of rural life in West Java, Indonesia during the 1920s. The image depicts a country road leading away from the viewer, flanked by lush tropical trees and dotted with traditional huts. The road is unmade and dusty, with a few people and animals making their way along it, suggesting a sense of community and daily life in this rural area. At the end of the road, a signpost stands proudly, indicating that the town of Garoet, now known as Garut, is just 24 kilometers away. Garoet was a significant town in the Dutch East Indies during the colonial era, known for its agricultural production, particularly coffee and tea. The town was also an important stop on the transport network, connecting the interior of Java with the coast and the rest of the world. Despite the proximity of Garoet, the image conveys a sense of isolation and self-sufficiency. The people in the photograph seem to be going about their daily business, oblivious to the passing of time or the wider world beyond the confines of their community. The palm trees and other vegetation surrounding the road suggest a tropical climate, further emphasizing the exotic and distant location of this scene. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the daily life of rural Java during the 1920s. It also serves as a reminder of the rich cultural and historical heritage of Indonesia, which continues to be an important and vibrant part of the global community today.
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