Kampung Madras

Kampung Madras, Medan
மதராஸ் கிராமம்
ethnic enclave

The Indians in Kampung Madras, Medan
Country Indonesia
Province North Sumatra
City Medan

Kampung Madras, (Madras Village) or known as Kampung Keling is the Little India's of Medan, Indonesia, and also one of ethnic enclaves in the city, aside The Chinatown. This are approximately has around 10 hectares and this area also serve a large Indians community (mostly Tamil) in the city. This area now part of Medan Polonia district, has a lot sport, saris, and other shophouses.

This area was originally called "Patisah" (பெடிசாஹ்), but later change its name to "Kampung Madras" to reflect the native land of the people of Indian descent who live there.

Every year, Kampung madras become center-point for Hindu festival, such as Thaipusam, Ponggal, and Deevapali.

Location

Kampung Madras located along Jalan Zainul Arifin, near Sun Plaza, and also has 20 others lane in nearby.

Temples

Kampung Madras has some Hindus temple around:

See also

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