South Kalimantan, Indonesia General Information
Province who inhabit this island capital Banjarmasin Kalimantan. Government of South Kalimantan Province was formed on the basis of Law No. 5 of 1956. Currently, the administrative area of South Kalimantan Province comprises 11 districts and 2 cities of District Tanah Laut, Kotabaru, Banjar, Tapin, Hulu Sungai Selatan, Hulu Sungai Tengah, Hulu Sungai Utara, Tabalong, Tanah Bumbu, and Balangan and Banjarmasin and Banjarbaru.
South Kalimantan many rivers flowed. Rivers include the Barito River, River Riam Kanan, Sungai Riam kiwa, Balangan River, Batang Alai, Amandit River, River Tapin, KINTAP River, Batulicin River, River Sampanahan and so on. Generally these rivers originate in the Meratus Mountains and empties into the Java Sea and Makassar Strait.
South Kalimantan is known as the uniqueness of its market which is right above the Barito River. Ordinary people call it the floating market. The atmosphere of floating markets in this region are somewhat unique and special. In this market, buyers and sellers are always milling about between large and small boats. When buying or selling a boat can often tilt the Barito River waves. Because of its uniqueness, the market is often used as a floating tourist attraction that has like Venice in the eastern world.
South Kalimantan, Indonesia History
History of Government of South Kalimantan is estimated to begin when the Royal Cape Castle stands about 5-6 century AD. This kingdom is a strategic location in the leg Meratus Mountains and the great river that later became a fairly advanced airport.
Puri Tanjung Kingdom can also called Kingdom Kahuripan, which is known as the first container hybridization, the mixture between tribes with all its components. After that, standing empire built Dipa State nomads from Java.
South Kalimantan, Indonesia Culture
Banjar community has architectural value high enough in the art of building. Traditional houses a stage house with a soaring roof. From the side if you look like a pyramid. Stage houses are different from each other, so as to know the social status of its owner.
South Kalimantan, Indonesia Population
Native of South Kalimantan Banjar tribes generally consist of sub-tribes, namely Maayan, Lawangan and mixing Bukiat experience with ethnic Malays, Javanese and Bugis. Maayan tribes, Lawangan, Hill, and Ngaju influenced by the Malays and Javanese culture, united by a Buddhist kingdom, the last Hindu and Muslim, from the kingdom of Banjar, so grow the Banjar tribes who speak Banjar.
South Kalimantan, Indonesia Language
The language used is Indonesian, the language banjar, bakumpai language, the language of the hill, the hamlet of language and language deyah Maanyan.
South Kalimantan, Indonesia Culinary
Soto Banjar dish complete with lontongnya popular among the people of Banjar. Soto Banjar scattered everywhere, but the best known is Yana Yani Soto Jingah River, or Soto Soto Bang Amat and Banua Anyar Lower Bridge.
Soto Banjar is most enjoyable on the river in the floating market. lontong cuisine is best known banjar lontong ORARI is located on the street or village Pahlawan Melayu Banjarmasin, and several other locations on the roadside.
South Kalimantan, Indonesia Tourism Office:
Jl. Scout No. 14, Banjarmasin
Phone: (62-511) 3264511
Fax. : (62-511) 3264512
Banjarmasin
Banjarmasin (aka Bandjermasin or Bandjarmasin) is the capital of South Kalimantan, Indonesia. It is located on a delta island near the junction of the Barito and Martapura rivers. As a result, Banjarmasin is sometimes called the “River City”.
Banjarmasin is served by the Syamsudin Noor Airport, located about 25 km outside the town. The town is also served by a port, named Trisakti Harbour. A fairly important deepwater port, Pelabuhan Trisakti Banjarmasin is the trade center of the Barito basin; exports include rubber, pepper, timber, petroleum, coal, gold, and diamonds. Passenger ships and ferries to and from Java also carry their operation here.
The Banjarmasin is laced with flood-prone waterways, and many houses are built on rafts or stilts over the water. Many of such waterways are also used for travel, using relatively small rowboats (only major rivers are accessible by larger speedboats, tugboats, longboats, and barges).
Banjarmasin local places of Interest
- The Sabilal Muhtadin Mosque, located along the Martapura riverfront, is a major landmark in the city. Completely built in 1979, the mosque accommodates thousands of worshippers on Friday prayers.
- A state university (Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, UNLAM) is also located in the town.
- Banjarmasin has long been renowned as a center for gem trading, particularly rare diamonds and ruby’s. An informal network with international connections exists, which also supports the large domestic Indonesian trade in rare diamonds. Banjar’s diamonds are especially known for their exquisite brilliance. In recent times, however, many of Indonesia’s large diamond stones have been traded out of the country
- A floating marketplace, where buyers and sellers meet each other using boats, is located on the western outskirts of town. It is a traditional market and is considered one of city’s identity mark for years.
Culinary in Banjarmasin
The famous local dish in Banjarmasin is “soto banjar”, a soup served with lime. Another notable local dish is “Ketupat Kandangan”, a ketupat dish with coconut milk soup (can be served with either chicken or snakehead meat).