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Central Kalimantan: Stronghold of Dayak Traditions



by hunwagner - last update: Mar 2, 2005

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Dayak funerary carvings



The province of Central Kalimantan is the least visited region of the entire island of Borneo.

Nevertheless, it is one of the most fascinating. Unlike in other parts of Kalimantan, many of the Dayak tribes here have successfully resisted Christianization and have managed to maintain their rich ritual life to this day. Richly carved mausoleums and funerary poles with statues can be seen near many Dayak villages here, and seeing the culture live is possible if you locate one of the many "tiwah" festivals associated with secondary funerals.



Unfortunately most visitors see nothing of the above, but focus their visit on the overrated Tanjung Puting National Park, Kalimantan's most famous nature reserve near the coastal town of Kumai. This park is made famous by the work of Birute Galdikas, and offers the chance to see and photograph tamed orangtans being fed.

Those more interested in seeing wild orangutans and exploring the rainforest along trails, will prefer the province's other national parks, notably Bukit Baka - Bukit Raya NP on the border with West Kalimantan.

Two new parks have also been declared in Central Kalimantan recently, though information on them is scarce and facilities lacking.

Those interested in Dayak culture should head for the interior. There are regular boats on many of Central Kalimatan's great rivers, and once upriver, you can still find longhouses and festivals.

The modern provincial capital, Palangkaraya, with its helpful tourist office and museum offering insights into the local culture is a logical gateway into the province.



Getting off the beaten track here will require time and a knowledge of Indonesian. But if you do, you won't regret it!