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South Kalimantan 's Culture & Ecological Wealth
South Kalimantan province lies
at the southern end of island and is one of four provinces on
Kalimantan. This region known as the Land of a Thousand Rivers, Big and
small rivers, wide swamps and lowlands are characteristic of this
southern province. Some of those rivers, such as the Barito, Martapura
and Negara mark the boundary between South Kalimantan and the
neighboring Central Kalimantan with dense tropical rain forests and
covered mountainous sparsely inhabited territory. The southern region
is a coastal plain, lined by vast mangrove forests. This coastal area
is rich in fresh and salt-water fishes.Those three regions are
practically separated from each other by the Meratus mountain which
spread from the north to south through the center of the province. Many
villages and plantations lie along the Barito river course, which runs
from the north to south. Like most other regions in South Kalimantan
has two seasons, a dry and a rainy. The rainy season lasts from October
to April, and dry season from May to September. South
Kalimantan covers an area of about 37,000 square kilometers. The
population of South Kalimantan consists of two main groups: the Banjar
who live along the coasts and make up the majority, and the Dayaks who
inhabit the upstream regions of the rivers. The Banjar people
are devout Moslems. They are friendly, like to help one another, and
have a good sense of humor. They also are tolerant of other religions
and respect one another.The friendly attitude of the Banjar, and their
hospitality, tends to make visitors immediately feel at home in their
midst. The daily languages spoken by the Banjar people Malay and
Indonesian although in a distinct local dialect.
Dayak
The Dayaks form the minority. They generally inhabit the upstream
regions of the rivers or other isolated areas in the mountainous
hinterland.
Culture
The influence of Hinduism on the Banjar culture has been very minimal,
despite the fact that an ancient Banjar kingdom once maintained
relationships with Majapahit, in Java. The first kingdom known to have
existed in South Kalimantan was Negaradipa, established by Empu Jatmika
around the 12th century A. D.
Banjar
This Banjar kingdom later split into two separate states once occupying
the hinterland regions (Negara Daha), ruled by Prince Tumenggung; the
other on the coast (Banjar Matsih), ruled by Prince Samudera.In 1526,
however, both kingdoms were reunited by Prince Samudera with the help
of Demak, in Java and the first Islamic state in the area was
established. All Banjar soldiers were converted to Islam, and Prince
Samudera himself changed his name into Sultan Suriansyah. A few days
later, he died. The next period was that of Dutch domination. In 1606,
the Dutch arrived in Banjarmasin and established a trading post to
monopolize the pepper trade. this period, disputes often arose between
the people of the Banjar kingdom and the Dutch.
Banjarmasin
This capital and gateway to South Kalimantan is rather unique in
several aspects. The Tourism attraction of Banjarmasin
town. The Floating Market of Banjarmasin...read more
Barito
River
The
Barito River is almost 600km long and runs from East to South, at some
parts the river is more then 3km wide, and is a tourism
highway into the hinterland...read more
Martapura
Martapura, is a well known tour attraction as a producer of diamonds.People can be seen
panning for diamonds at villages. Panners usually work in
groups....read more
Kandangan
Kandangan several tourist spots can be found, such as
Pantai Harapan, hot water springs, and the Pagat Batu Recreation Forest.Haratai Waterfall is a
recreation spot....read more
Loksado
Loksado is an attractive place for nature tourism on a plateau in the
Meratus mountains, visitor
can enjoy nature at its best in Loksado. The forest offer available
trails....read more
Barabai
Barabai
is the capital of the Hulu sungai Tengah regency, located about 30
kilometers from Kandangan. The town is surrounded by green hills and
forests....read more
Mangkiling
Mangkiling, is
an area covered by jungle far in the hinterland. It is cool place,
shaded by big trees, at the side of a fast-flowing river. Many people
who travel through....read more
Amuntai
Amunati,
193 kilometers from Banjarmasin, is the capital of the Hulu Sungai
Utara regency. Amuntai is surrounded by green forests and wondering
rivers....read more
Marabahan
Marabahan along The
Barito River is the longest river in South Kalimantan with it's length
is 600 kilometers. at several places near the estuary, the river is
three kilometers....read more
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Before
visiting Indonesia Borneo, you may need to get vaccinations
and medications to prevent yourself against diseases,
your health-care provider will know what you will
need, visit a health-care provider
latest 4–6 weeks before your trip to allow time for
your vaccines to take effect....read
more
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Hotels & Accommodation
Knowing the Hotels before
visiting Indonesian Part of Borneo Island, Find information on their
addresses, or contact us for reservations....read
more
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How
To Get There
The
major
cities and towns at
Kalimantan, have connections with large Indonesian cities such as
Jakarta, Makassar, Denpasar, Surabaya, Yogyakarta and Semarang.
Balikpapan, Tarakan
and Pontianak have international airports and
flights arrive here from Singapore, and Malaysian Part of Borneo cities
as Tawau and Kucing. For the latest schedules visit the airline web
pages.
A few remote
areas - such as Long Bawan, Apokayan, Bontang,
Tanjung Selor, Derawan and Nunukan – have local flights. some
of these flights are regularly scheduled or and some
infrequent. .....read
more
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Arriving
travelers with Visa-On-Arrival status have to go first to one
of the 'VOA Counters' to pay the appropriate fee and have their
passports stamped with the VOA before proceeding to the Immigration
Clearance Desk.
All
visitors must possess a passport valid for at least six months
after their arrival date in Indonesia....read more
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Kalimantan
Events
The Most Spectacular Dayak
Events at Kalimantan. Various rituals and ceremonies are held each
year, from Erau, Tiwah to more local harvest and rain dances
as expressions of gratitude, designed to mark important moments or
cultural Dayak traditions of many years......read
more
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Dayak
Longhouses are
various in art, Differant tribes have differant Longhouses, and can be
found all over Kalimantan island. From The Mahakam River Area, to the
Upper Kapuas River Region.....read
more
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Kalimantan
Reserves
Kalimantan
National Parks are
various, The Adventures Jungle of Kayan Mentarang, to the soft Kersik
Luway Orchid Reserve. Orangutans
can be found at Tanjung Puting, Wehea,
and Kutai National Park. Derawan Maritime National Park with it's
Manta's and coral reefs
....read
more
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The
Dayaks tribes came to Kalimantan as a migration from other
parts in Asia about 3000 years ago.
Dayak
are defined in more then 200 different tribes, the main tribes
are the Bakumpai and Dayak Bukit of South Kalimantan; the Ngajus and
Baritos of Central Kalimantan; the Benuaqs, Kayan, Kenyah, and the
nomadic Punan ....
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