DAERAH ASAL BATU KECUBUNG KARANG

bahan batu akik kecubung karang termasuk yang sangat dicari karena keunikan dan keindahanya.

kecubung karang adalah jenis batuan dengan ciri utama berwarna jernih dengan motif berwarna warni di dalamnya, sehingga nampak seperti aquarium. motif di dalam batu tersebut biasanya berbentuk seperti tumbuhan yang beraneka ragam.
penasaran dengan batu kecubung karang, mengantarkan saya untuk berburu ketempat asal batu tersebut yaitu di daerah sempalai. sempalai terletak antara kota singkawang dan kota sambas di kalimantan barat. perjalanan dari kota singkawang ditempuh selama 3 jam perjalan darat. jalan lumayan lebar namun masih banyak yang dalam perbaikan sehingga tidak bisa laju dengan cepat.
dipusat penjualan batu kecubung karang di kota sempalai berada di pinggir jalan raya, toko-toko atau lapak yang menjual batu kecubung karang tersebut berupa bahan kecil-kecil. pembeli bisa membeli dalam bentuk satuan atau borongan. harga yang diberikan untuk bijian batu yang masih dalam bentuk bahan dari rp 5.000 sampai Rp. 20.000, namun untuk yang sudah jadi batu akik yang sudah dibentuk dan digosok halus bisa mencapai 100.000 sampai dengan jutaan rupiah. kalau beli borongan perkilo antara 50.00 sampai 100.000 rupiah.

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istana kadriah kesultanan pontianak

asal usul kota pontianak bermula dari sultan kadriah yang datang pertama kali ke suatu kota. pada saat itu........gambar dulu aja ya..critanya nyusul...

pintu gerbang istana kadriah

istana kadriah terlihat dari depan

tampak depan istana kadriah

meriam mini kesultanan kadriah

meriam mini

masjid agung kesultanan kadriah

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melihat dunia dari kalimantan barat

matahari melintas tepat di atas monumen katulistiwa

monumen katulistiwa, lokasinya tepat berada pada lintasan garis katulistiwa

 jauh dari gambaran awal begitu ada rencana jalan-jalan ke kalimantan barat. bayanganya mau ketemu dengan hutan lebat dan kayu-kayu super jumbo, karena yang paling sering terdengar adalah kayu kalimantan. padahal kayu kalimantan sendiri mungkin banyak sekali jenisnya.
begitu sampai di kalbar, pertama yang dirasakan adalah panasnya, hampir sepanas di jalan-jalan jakarta siang hari. dan sepanjang perjalanan dari bandara menuju kota tidak terlihat ada hutan sedikitpun. gedung-gedung dan lokasi pembangunan banyak yang mulai dibangun. yang jelas, tanah rawa ada disepanjang perjalanan.
tujuan pertama adalah kota singkawang, ditempuh dalam 2-3 jam perjalanan darat. jalan sepi hingga bisa ngebut. sekali istirahat sambil makan siang di warung kopi yang banyak di sepanjang jalan. sebelum sampai di kota singkawang, kami singgah di monumen katulistiwa.....

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menikmati Burdas lezat pontianak

burdas, pertama kali membaca tulisan itu waktu masih dalam pesawat garuda yang saya tumpangi dalam perjalanan ke pontianak kalimantan barat. kebetulan  dalam perjalanan dari jakarta ke pontianak, majalah garuda mengulas tentang kalimantan barat, terutama kota pontianak dan kota  singkawang. mulai dari sejarahnya sampai tempat-tempat wisata yang patut untuk dikunjungi. salah satunya adalah kulinernya, burdas dan es lidah buaya.

setelah urusan kerjaan selesai pada malam hari, saya sengaja mengajak teman untuk berkeliling kota pontianak dimalam hari. tujuan pertama saya adalah menemukan burdas, makanan khas kalimantan barat yang hanya ada di pontianak. dibantu teman yang ada di surabaya, googling lokasi burdas yang paling dekat dengan pusat kota pontianak. info yang ada, burdas ada di jalan merdeka, dekat stimik. kami langsung menuju ke tekape. benar, warung burdas ada disini, di jalan merdeka.
burdas yang masih panas di sajikan dengan teh manis panas. ternyata burdas ini terbuat dari 17 jenis sayuran yang dimasak dengan bumbu rempah, disajikan dengan kacang tanah dan ikan teri goreng sebagai pelengkap. burdas ini semacam oblok-oblok kalau di jawa,namun tanpa parutan kelapa muda dan buah cepokak.

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berau , east kalimantan destination

you already exist in  Berau, East Kalimantan? if you want to obtain good memories and can enjoy during your trip, you should come to the place the following:

1. GIE river. swift-moving river, suitable for rafting.
2. The tabur mountain palace. inside the museum, we can find a replica of the royal throne adorned with objects that are used by the king to receive guests and meeting with officials of the kingdom, there are also beds that are decorated with unique netting, used by the king as a retreat.
3. Sambaliung palace. one of the historical tourist attraction which still stands majestic and preserved in the district sambaliung. cultural heritage which proves, Berau district has two intertwined royal anti-imperialist solidarity.
4. Lunggun. Dayak coffins are buried in the caves of the mountains.
5. Redep cape town . is the center of the district of Berau. all trading activities and public facilities there are in this city as well as means of entertainment

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BOS ( borneo orang utan survival )

samboja lestari project has a mission to recreate teh rainforest that once stood in this area thereby creating a natural habitat for the orangutan and other wildlife.

BOS - satwa located on subway of balikpapan - handil km. 44 samboja subdistrict kutai kartanegara, and the following website : www.orangutan.or.id.

the orangutan reintroductions projects uses various areas within samboja lestari for orangutan rehabilitation and reintroduction. one of the program is, the forest school (sekolah hutan) is where orangutans can gain forest experiences, freely roaming through the trees, needing only sleeping cages. and also samboja lestari is home to one of the worlds largest sun bear projects.

they take care the maintenance of the cages, observations on the behaviour of newly formed groups, creation of behavioral enrichment and the gathering of leafy branches. samboja lodge is a new venture for the borneo orangutan survival ( BOS). visitor will be able to say in newly built lodge and either rest and enjoy the forest setting.

the area around the lodge has been planted with many indigenous tree species, flower and fruiting trees. there is also small salt lake right the beside the lodge, which attract the local wildlife such as monitor lizards and small tiny deer.

the lodge consist of two long levels and a center tower. the lodge's unique design is based upon local dayak long house. most interior and exterior walls are made of recycled materials. traditional kalimantan handicrafts adorn the walls and are produced by both local and dayak communities around the island.

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kumala island tourism resort of kutai kartanegara

kumala island located in the middle mahakam river, with the wide 76 ha represent solidarity among traditional cultural and modern technology. this island is design to become recreation land arranged natty with solidarity of architechture of technology, traditional cultural and modern.

since year 2000 island of kumala develop to become tourism area. development of kumala island build step by step and expand. and continuously build additional for recreational facility to interest more visitor to come, specially for who bringing their family for weekend and enjoy all facility in exotic.

this island built to present culture of kalimantan with solidarity among kutai, dayak and java people. this fact can be seen with existence of traditional long house that called lamin, and also a temple called as the lounching gate of the island as one of religious place of  hindu religion of kutai kartanegara, and also big statue of lembu swana residing in part tip of island looking towards to kutai kartanegara luxury bridge.

crossing the river to reach kumala island by longboat or traditional boat (ketingting/ces), the cost or expense is Rp. 2.500/passenger, and  the lenght of time is about 10 minute, but for enthusiastic visitor, also can use cable car which  located in tenggarong seberang to reach kumala island. this island is suitable for recreational place and playing ground for the family, specialy for children. 

entrance fee for kumala island RP. 2.000/person. the facilities that available in this island , are :

1. sky tower 75 meters high ticket fee adult Rp 7.500 , children Rp.5.000. 
2. mini train  ticket fee adult Rp 5000 , children Rp.  2.500.
3. merry go round ticket fee adult Rp 5000 , children Rp. 2.500.
4. tour car ticket fee adult Rp 1000 , children Rp. 1000.
5. cable car ticket fee adult Rp 7.500 , children Rp. 5.000.
6. playing ground ticket fee adult Rp 5000 , children Rp. 2.500.
7. trampoline ticket fee adult Rp 7.500 , children Rp. 5000. 

this island also available with resort complete with swimming pool and cottage.

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unique nuances on the river

borneo region's natural explore endless. of natural beauty to the uniqueness of life of people who have a lot of variety and interesting enough to be listened to. as there is in one of this vast territory kalimantan,  Banjarmasin also has an interesting  cultural diversity, stunning natural and community activities in exploiting the uniqueness of nature.

Banjarmasin is one of the bustling city with its population activities. but among the crowd that there is one activity that is characteristic of both the traditional tourist attractions. there are apparently unique in a market. not just any market, floating market is a traditional market that has existed since then and is a cultural reflection of the river people of Banjarmasin. again typical of this unique market place transactions on water using large and small boat which came from all corners. 

if you want to see and feel the expenditure on the ship he shouted as he moved from one vessel to another vessel in the floating market which was first performed in the morning get up early because this event took place only in the morning around 05:00 hours until 09:00 every day. These events occur because of Banjarmasin city residents are still many living in the water. houses built on poles or on a raft on the rivers edge.

not far from the location of the buoyant market, there is an interesting island to visit. flower island can be reached by using a motorized boat. on this island there is little long-tailed macaques are protected. even so, the visitors can still take pictures, or give the monkey a banana for the unique.

one of the landmarks of Banjarmasin city is holy mosque sabilal Muhtadin which stands grandly in the heart of 

the city of Banjarmasin, overlooking the river Martapura. with modern architecture and surrounded by towering five towers as well as an extensive parks and beautiful mosques. Muhtadin sabilal mosque two-story highway has a capacity for 15 000 congregational prayer places are mosques and community pride of south and central Kalimantan Islamic religious studies. besides many other very worthy place to visit. welcome to the city of Banjarmasin.

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6 banjarese dances

1.Bagandut

noodle dance ronggeng tayub in Java or in Sumatran. the ballet is a dance performed in pairs that highlight eroticism. 

2. Baksa dadap

one type of classical Banjar dance is mentioned in the saga of   Banjar. the dancers took a bow and arrow called dadap, a dance that is very dynamic with rapid movement, as if he were to defend themselves from attack. 

3. baksa candle

one more type of classical dance series with a candle.

4. Arrows baksa

this type of dance, such as name, sung by the bow movement, according to legend group.

5. Baksa shield

use a small shield with a dagger drawn, the dance begins slowly and respectfully, but little by little faster movement, describing a battle.

6. Balastik

derived from the word 'latik "which means the bud, this dance represents the growth of young shoots

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salty watery city bungai , banjarmasin

Because the river that runs through the capital of Banjar  often taste salty, especially in the dry season, the name bandar masih was changed to Banjarmasin

Despite the establishment of this town was recorded on 24 september 1526, history has indeed come a long way before that, when the area is still called "bandar masih." 

from the first, big rivers that crossed the south Kalimantan province was already popular among the people wilt. since the time of the ancient empire nan serunai until the time of Buddhist kingdoms tanjungpuri  and the Hindu kingdom negara dipa, bandar masih plays an important role as a port city, a haven from the various ships of this old empire. the word bandar masih itself does have a meaning port melayu in the dialect dayak bukit. peaceful life here, until the kingdom negara dipa later developed into the kingdom negara Daha . 

banjar is salty

This port city still came during the civil war between the heir to the throne negara Daha , Pangeran Samudera, with one of his uncles. defeat pangeran samudera cause it must escape to save his life. however, the locals still love, trust and support the legitimate heir of the kingdom. communities bandar masih had refused to pay taxes to the prince's uncle and used the money to help pengeran samudera, conduct counterattack and regain his throne.

when his uncle finally relented, pangeran samudera formalize bandar masih as he leads this royal capital. the Prince also alter the ideology of the Islamic empire based to a degree and he took a breath Islamic empire, the sultan suriansyah. this is the beginning of Islamic rule in south Kalimantan, namely  Banjar Royal . victory day sultan suriansyah or prince of the samudera was later celebrated as the anniversary of bandar masih. because the river that runs through the capital of Banjar  often taste salty, especially in the dry season, the name bandar masih was changed to Banjarmasin

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circumference Berau, a city full of stories

Berau regency, with the Redep cape its part  is capital of east Kalimantan. although his name is rarely recognized domestic tourists, but its development is very rapid. in the last five years, improvements in infrastructure and tourism became one of the leading sectors

Berau regency had known only colliery controlled by Berau Coal. Berau true but save a lot of history that are separated by a river. areas that only 27 000 square kilometers was once ruled by two political center.

The first king is baddit dipattung titled  aji surya natakusuma.  He has strong ties with majapahit year 1400 BC. said extension of Gajah Mada to unite Indonesia. different from the kings of Java, in Borneo every government has a different court. for aji surya natakusuma. central administration is located in Lati (ulak) approximately 50 kilometers from the tanung Redep. but now no trace

until the year 1644 sultan aji dilayas descent into nine had two wives. on the basis that the kingdom was divided in two. Sultan aji pengeran tua first son founded the kingdom in Gayam cape Redep hereinafter referred to as 'gunung tabur'. while her sister 'sultan Alimuddin' founded in sambilung.

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kutai kartanegara animism

kutai kartanegara as oldest hindu kingdom in indonesia, located in hinterland east kalimantan, based in muara kaman.

this royal dynasty built by sailendra from java island, around the year 400 AD is called the kingdom mulawarman. as evidence of the history of the royal inscriptions mulawarman. there are seven thet called yupa palawa reads the letter from the sanskrit language. yupa is a stone monument that serves to tether teh animal sacrifice in hindu religious ceremony. the first king who ruled in the kingdom is kundungga mulawarman who have children named aswawarman. aswawarman born of a son who is very famous is mulawarman. 

kutai hindu kingdom also kown as kutai   martapura ing that stood since the 5th century changed its name to kutai katanegara. after united with the royal beach/coast, then the royal called kutai katanegara in martapura in teh 17th century. kutai triumph last hindu king who ruled a fifth of midle-aged adji pengeran  temenggung, 1475-1525 years BC. in the sixth reign, the king mahkota adji (1525-1600) began to embrace the religion of islam and considered within kutai lama.

there is historical evidence of the tomb of the two kings, namely the king of raja adji mahkota and the king raja adji dilanggar (1600-1605) listed as the seventh king. this tomb area including the kutai capital region, which is located in jaitan layar or roughly at the kutai lama village today, including in areas anggana kutai district. since the reign of the sixth, the region of islam became the majority religion kutai community.

imperial rule ended in the reign of king muhammad adji parikesit (1920-1960). he built the mosque of jami' sultan hasanuddin in kutai palace, who is now a museum mulawarman. 

kutai distric until the year 1959 is still a special area. current status has become a district, namely kutai kartanegara regency based in tenggarong.

tenggarong town inhabited by a majority of kutai and the rest of the population is dayak, banjar, bugis and javanese.

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