Kampung Biru Arema, Tourist village in Malang, Indonesia.
Kampung Biru Arema is a residential neighborhood in Malang where homes, walls, and streets are painted in shades of blue and white throughout multiple sections. The district features narrow alleyways and residential blocks filled with this distinctive color scheme.
The neighborhood was once an ordinary residential area that community members transformed into a tourist destination in recent years through a grassroots painting initiative. Residents colored their homes and streets blue as a tribute to the local Arema football club.
Residents have painted their homes and streets blue to express their support for the local Arema football club. This color choice shapes how the neighborhood looks and feels to those who live and walk through it.
The neighborhood is easy to explore on foot during daylight hours, with narrow streets best experienced at a walking pace. Parking is available near the main entrance areas, and early morning or late afternoon visits tend to be less crowded than midday hours.
One of the five distinct sections of the neighborhood contains a learning area where visitors can discover Basa Walikan, a local speech variety with a special way of reversing and mixing words. This linguistic feature offers insight into how residents use language in creative ways.
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