Footage Nusantara - The Hidden Gems of Indonesia

The month of Ramadan isn't complete without a sweet treat, especially when breaking the fast. Enduring hunger and thirst throughout the day, then filling your stomach with Balikpapan's specialty sweets before eating the main course, is an incomparable pleasure.  In Tanah Banjar, South Kalimantan, a similar tradition is also present. The people of Banjarmasin have a hereditary tradition of a sweet treat that has become a favorite during Ramadan, the bingka cake. Made with a flower-like shape, this special snack is a favorite among the people of East and South Kalimantan. In the past, this savory moist cake was made by the Banjar tribe and was a favorite snack of kings and nobles. Now, this wet cake can be enjoyed by the whole community. According to various sources, the recipe for this cake is said to have been created by Putri Junjung Buih, the daughter of the Daha Kingdom. At that time, the princess made bingka cake which was intended specifically for the nobles. At first glan...

Footage Nusantara - Central Kalimantan has a million natural beauties that are very enchanting and can captivate visitors. The charm of the beauty found in Borneo is very interesting to visit. Being one of the tourist attractions in Katingan Regency that is always crowded with visitors, this blue lake is an attraction with the beauty of its lake color. Tewang Blue Lake is one of the interesting tourist attractions located in Katingan Regency, Central Kalimantan. This lake was formed not because of natural activities, but because of mining that has long been abandoned. The beauty of this Blue Lake comes from the dredging of a gold mine that was once tried. However, at this time the mining has ended. This area has also turned into a very impressive tourist attraction. The blue water makes this area look beautiful, shady, and peaceful. The breeze will never stop blowing. Similar to other lakes in the archipelago, the Blue Lake located in Tewang, Central Kalimantan has a very beautiful nat...

Footage Nusantara - South Kalimantan Province is blessed with beautiful rivers that connect one region to another. The existence of these rivers influences the activities of its residents. One of them is the emergence of many traditional markets on rivers known as floating markets, namely the Lok Baintan Floating Market in Martapura. The Lok Baintan Floating Market or Martapura River Floating Market is a traditional floating market located in Sungai Pinang Village (Lok Baintan), Sungai Tabuk District, Banjar. In general, the Lok Baintan Floating Market is no different from the Floating Markets located at the mouth of the Kuin River or Barito River. The Lok Baintan Floating Market has existed since the time of the Banjar Sultanate. This floating market is one of the most popular tourist attractions. You can see the buying and selling transaction activities on the river using unique and distinctive jukung (boats). The boats jostle each other, looking for buyers and sellers who are alway...

Footage Nusantara - Kalimantan is known as the third largest island in the world and has various enchanting places with its natural beauty. Kalimantan is known as an island of dense tropical rainforest and is home to various interesting flora and fauna. Many nature lovers and adventurers are interested in visiting Kalimantan to see its natural beauty. The reason is that Kalimantan has many beautiful natural attractions ranging from large rivers to beautiful lakes. For example, one of the most famous beautiful lakes in Kalimantan is Labuan Cermin Lake in Berau Regency, East Kalimantan. Labuan Cermin Lake is a tourist attraction that attracts many tourists because of its underwater paradise. You can enjoy the specialness of this tourist spot because at the top of the lake is fresh water at the bottom while at the bottom of the lake is salt water, what's unique is that these two waters do not mix. For information, the phenomenon of these two flavors is nicknamed Meromictic Lake, whic...