The Influence of Peranakan Chinese Visual Culture in Pekalongan

: Pekalongan was the first city in Indonesia which joined UNESCO Creative Cities Network in 2014. It was located in the northern coast of Central Java, which made its geographical location quite strategic. Many foreign immigrants came there in the past and among them was the immigrants from China, who later settled in Indonesia. The acculturation of original Chinese culture and local culture created the new Peranakan Chinese culture, which had distinctive characteristics. This research analyzed the influence of Peranakan Chinese culture in the development of visual culture in Indonesia, especially in Pekalongan. The result of the acculturation can be seen in Pekalongan visual culture until now, such as batik tulis and architecture. The most legendary Peranakan Chinese batik tulis in Pekalongan is Oey Soe Tjoen batik, which has existed for three generations. Meanwhile, the building which has Peranakan Chinese architecture is The Sidji Hotel. The aim of this research was to encouraged society to appreciate more about diversity and the role of acculturation in the development of Indonesia’s visual culture.