Postcards From Beltim

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BELTIM, the land of a million rainbows, is also known as Belitung Timur (or East Belitong), a regency in the eastern part of Belitong Island, Bangka-Belitong province, Indonesia. This region has now begun delegating its allure to sustainable cultural & natural resources (forget about ceaseless extraction of tin mining).

Needless to say, all pictures in this album only represent a few of many East Belitong’s unspoiled potential richness. You should pay a visit there to explore & experience it by yourself. Keep in mind that you should always be a responsible traveler wherever you are. Like this Belitong’s folk song below about how the locals praise the river dam and the fish, enjoying them without exploitation:

Ke pice… Ke pice…
Ade jeramba gede
Aik gemuroh… Aik gemuroh
Bebue-bue
…

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Beltim SD Laskar Pelangi — A replica of SD Muhammadiyah, built for the set of Laskar Pelangi TV series, Gantung.

Beltim surabi durian monthong — Surabi (Indonesian pancake) & sticky rice with with savory durian monthong sauce, Kelapa Kampit.

Beltim pantai Punai — Granite boulders scattered on Punai beach, Simpang Pesak.

Beltim homestay no 3 — Homestay no. 3, Gantung.

Beltim perahu katir — Traditional katir boats at Serdang beach, Manggar.

Beltim workshop Bangek — Traditional wooden house used for art & craft workshop in Bangek village, Renggiang.

Beltim museum Kata — Love is in the air of Museum Kata, Indonesia’s first literary museum, Gantung.

Beltim gula aren — Freshly homemade palm sugar (no chemical preservatives added), Dendang.

Beltim pantai Punai sunset — Faithfully waiting for sunset until the end at Punai beach, Simpang Pesak.

Beltim klenteng Kelapa Kampit — A lucky shot taken from the inside of the speeding bus, capturing a beautiful temple with nicely carved stone walls & pillars, Kelapa Kampit.

Also check out this link:

Fun Things To Do In East Belitong
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