Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Development Studies
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2016)

River, Culture and Tourism in Lok Baintan, South Kalimantan

Ellyn Normelani (Faculty of Teaching and Education Science, Lambung Mangkurat University, South Kalimantan)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Apr 2016

Abstract

River become integral part of the Banjarese live in Lok Baitan, South Kalimantan. The economic value of the river has been reported very high. Rivesr is a habitat for numerous fishes which area important for local people along rivers. Rives also provide corridor for people movement. Rivers also place for economic activity. Floating market is a market located at rivers with traditional trader and seller equipped by traditional boat called Jukung. Along the Barito River, floating market point found in two place, Muara Quin and Lok Baitan. Fruit and vegetables are become the mains items in traditional floating market in Lok Baitan. Floating market has its special value for tourism attractions. Continued decrease of youngest generation to the river-based culture economic activity has been the central aspect of the future of floating market. This situation is different for modern market, which is interested among young generation in south Kalimantan. This issue is still present and will remain of great important in the future of floating market.Keywords: culture preservation, floating market, river conservation, South Kalimantan. 

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jitode

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Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Environmental Science Social Sciences

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Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Studies is an interdisciplinary journal to assess the development of tourism. This journal also examines the phenomenon of unique interrelation about tourism activities, community development, and environmental sustainability, with the aim to find an alternative ...