Nicknamed Parijs van Java (Paris of Java) by the Dutch for its resemblance to Paris and European atmosphere back in colonial times, Bandung also earned another nickname as Kota Kembang, literally meaning the Flower City since Bandung used to have a lot of flowers.

What city is known as Paris Van Java?

Bandung The architectural style those early tourists created is why Bandung has been dubbed the Paris of Java, a bit of Europe in the east. Some of the buildings have retained that old world charm, and you can still catch a glimpse of Art Deco structures around the city.

What is Bandering?

(ˈbændə) noun. someone who joins a band or league.