Culture and People of Borneo

Kalimantan

Kalimantan is a multicultural state with over 20 different ethnic groups. The largest ethnic group are the Dayaks, followed by the Malays and the Chinese, Madurese and other Indonesian ethnic groups.

			Experience living in a traditional Iban, Embaluh and Kantu longhouses. Kampung Kopar Longhouse located in Kopar Village, Parindu District, Sanggau Regency, West Kalimantan. About 250KM from Pontianak. Kampung Saham Longhouse located in Saham Village, Sengah Temila District, West Kalimantan. About 135KM from Pontianak. Replica of Longhouse on Jalan Sutoyo, Pontianak.
			Museums: The State Museum, Pontianak. Amantubillah Palace, Pontianak. Dara Juanti Museum (Sintang Palace), Pontianak.
			Mosques and Palaces: Kadriyah Palace, Pontianak. Muhammad Saunan Palace, Pontianak. Sambas Palace, Pontianak Sultan Abdurrahman Jami Mosque, Pontianak.
			Other places of cultural interest: The Equator Monument, Pontianak. Tanjungpura Tombs, Pontianak. The Battle Monument of Juang Mandor Graveyard, Pontianak. Floating Market, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan. Pampang Cultural Park, Samarinda, East Kalimantan. source: