Articles tagged ‘West Kalimantan’
Bumi Khatulistiwa Cultural Festival: Pontianak, West Kalimantan
By Barrie | March 5th, 2008 |
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If you are in Pontianak in West Kalimantan between the dates of March 21-23, then I suggest you check out the Bumi Khatulistiwa Cultural Festival. This festival is held twice a year to commemorate the natural phenomenon of the city of Pontianak which lies right on the imaginary Equator line. Events during the Bumi Khatulistiwa [...]
Food in Pontianak: West Kalimantan
By Barrie | February 7th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
My hostess in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, was a very active lady. After a meeting until nearly 10 in the evening, she suggested a colleague and I take a sightseeing tour to visit places where traders sold the durian fruits that have made Pontianak famous. The thorny fruits, which Kalimantan elephants open in the jungle by [...]
Ecologist Helps Environment
By Barrie | January 17th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
For ecologist Elizabeth Linda Yuliani, the rich ecosystem of Lake Sentarum National Park in West Kalimantan is highly enjoyable because the surrounding provides breathtaking views to explore. Linda recalled that when she visited the park for the first time in December 2004, she was astonished.
Garuda to Reopen Jakarta-Pontianak Route
By Barrie | October 8th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will reopen the Jakarta - Pontianak flight route beginning October 8, 2007 after it terminated its service to the West Kalimantan provincial capital in 2005 as the Antara News explains.
Sentarum Lake: West Kalimantan
By Barrie | June 8th, 2007 | 4 Comments »
Sentarum Lake is a seasonal lagoon consisting of small ponds in the upper reaches of the Kapuas River, 700 kilometers from Pontianak, the capital of West Kalimantan province.
Indonesian Cultural Park Meeting: Pontianak, West Kalimantan
By Barrie | March 17th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
West Kalimantan will host a national meeting on Indonesian cultural parks, from July 9 to 13, 2007. The cultural and art event will be participated in by representatives from 24 cultural parks throughout the country.
