Unlike other villages on the shores of Lake Jempang a population of native tribes such as the Dayak of Kalimantan, Kutai and Banjar, Capers Jones almost the entire population are Bugis (Original Tribe of South Sulawesi). There are around 1,000 lives with 200an Head of the Family and nearly all work as fishermen who catch fish in the lake. No one knows for sure, when and how their ancestors first inhabited this village because there was no evidence of written and oral stories only spoken to the next generation. Once, Capers Jones was originally inhabited by several families of the Dayak Benuaq. Jones said in Bahasa Benuaq means "sand", probably referring to this Cape region is indeed like a sandy beach area. Bugis ancestors who first inhabited this village about 5 families. Because it's become a tradition of the Dayak for farming to move, over time Capers Jones abandoned by them to continue to go into the woods and left the Cape Jones for Bugis people. In 2006 the elder-Jones Bugis elders aged over 70 years, had not know exactly since when the Bugis inhabit Jones. This can be ascertained that before the early 20th century they already exist in Jones. Tracing kinship with the Jones Bugis people in Samarinda Seberang very closely, it is not impossible that Jones Bugis ancestors originated from the Bugis in Samarinda Seberang (the same Bugis Wajo). Bugis community in Samarinda Seberang exodus begins experiencing Wajo Bugis Bugis battle with Jones in the 15th century. Today, Jones Bugis people still maintain their traditions like the Bugis are still living in Sulawesi (wedding tradition, the procession of people died, traditional clothing, khataman Qur'an etc.). In terms of craft, the Bugis Jones also adept at weaving Samarinda Sarong as generated by the Bugis in Samarinda Seberang.
INDONESIA
Monday, April 11, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Biodiversity in The Region Jempang
Jempang Lake is the largest lake in East Kalimantan, the extent of not less than 10,000 ha with an average depth of 7 m during the rainy season, when the dry lake area is narrowed even occasionally until completely dry. Jempang Lake is in the middle of the Mahakam River Basin near Lake Semayang and Melintang.
Number of species of fish in this lake showed a high diversity of fish and mean water is quite stable and rich in biological resources which can be exploited by people who inhabit the villages on the shores of the lake. These fish are usually preserved by a fisherman in a way marinated then sent to Samarinda and other cities. Type of salted fish at most, among others Kendia (Thynnichtys vaillanti), Patin (Pangasius sp), Cork (Channa striata), Baung (Mystus nemurus), Toman (Channa micropltes), Jelawat (Leptobarbus hoevenii), Mujair (Oreochromis mosammbicus) and Lais (Kryptopterus micronema).
Proboscis Monkey |
Tropical forests surrounding the lake is the habitat of flora such as the Proboscis Monkey, Red monkey, Ape Long Tail, Beaver Beaver, Warthog, Python, Komodo Kalimantan and several species of birds like Eagle Bondol, Bird Heron, Kangkareng Stomach White and many others .
This area is one of the foreign tourist destination in East Kalimantan because in addition to having the Dayak Cultural Village is also rich in biological diversity of several species is Borneo Endemic Fauna.
Tanjung Isuy, Ethnic Culture Village Dayak Benuaq
Scenery at Lake Jempang indeed very beautiful, the villages on the outskirts of the lake are fishing villages and met many residents who reside in the "raft" (the house floating on the water). The fishermen are in addition to catch fish, they also cultivate fish in cages like Patin (Pangasius sp), Nila, and also Cork (Channa striata).
Benuaq Traditional Dance |
Benuaq Girls |
Tanjung Jone Village |
To go to Isuy from Samarinda can be reached by using the bus about 6 hours through the terminal Sungai Kunjang. In just a day there are 2 buses that go directly to Isuy and both set off at around 08.00 am and costs only Rp. 50.000, - pretty cheap right? To get to the heart of East Kalimantan and enjoy the exotic interior of Borneo.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
TOURISM OF MAHAKAM RIVER
Mahakam River is the longest and largest river in East Kalimantan, running down some districts such as West Kutai, Kutai Kartanegara and Samarinda. This river is a transportation routes and trade is very important since old times. Recorded in history, that the kingdom of Kutai (Indonesia's First Kingdom) is located on the banks of this river. At the present time any river is still the transportation routes and trade is very important. Through this route crops and mines from upstream areas are distributed to Samarinda and ready to be sent to various other areas even to foreign countries.
The Banks of Mahakam River |
Seeing the activity on the Mahakam River is a very typical scene from the city of Samarinda. Almost every time we can see passing collier, passengers, and also items of daily needs. At night, we can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere on the banks of the river and feel romantism Samarinda. Family entertainment park near the bridge Mahakam is the recommended place to visit. Roasted corn, durian fruit, and seafood is the menu that we can enjoy while relaxing on the banks of the river that divides this city of Samarinda.
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