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Tasty Food from Rattan, Juhu Singkah.

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Juhu singkah (umbut rotan) is a typical food of the Dayak ethnic, Central Kalimantan which can be found in the City of Palangkaraya. Generally juhu singkah  is known as uwut nang'e.  The food made from young rattan is the way to process it first. Young rattan is cleaned, the skin is removed, then cut into small sizes.  J uhu singkah  is often cooked with baung fish and aubergine. Juhu singkah  has a savory, sour, and bitter taste that mixes with the sweetness of fish meat, so that the  juhu singkah   has its own flavor. For those who have never known or tried it will definitely feel strange, why is rattan cooked? We  more often know that the rattan is made as a craft or something else and not cooked. But in the hands of the Dayak ethnic rattan can be a very tasty culinary. So when you are in Central Kalimantan, especially in Palangkaraya, it seems that this one must be tried and guaranteed that you will get another sensation of culinary tourism than usual, the ratta

One of Dayak's Childhood Game, Gabat.

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Indonesia is a country that has a variety of different cultures, religions and languages. Just like with the game, Indonesia has its own traditional games from various regions. This traditional game is included in its own characteristics for Indonesia compared to other countries. Gabat , one of the games originating from the Dayak ethnic in Kalimantan is very diverse and has hundreds of sub-tribes scattered throughout the island. Every ethnic and sub-ethnic always has local wisdom, traditions and cultures. In the culture of some Dayak ethnic in Mahakam Ulu, there are several things that have similarities between one tribe and another. Some of the games below are played not only by one tribe, but by several other tribes, though not exactly the same. This game is played by several children. The game begins by drawing a shape on the ground and inside it is divided into squares for the player's path. Each player is required to have a gabat or sign as a requirement for

Fashion from Ancient Ethnic, Dayak's Beads.

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Accessories for beads typical of the Dayak ethnic are not just mere sweeteners. These beads, which generally consist of black, yellow, green, red, blue and white, contain traditional values and philosophies that are of high value. Aside from being a repellent, typical Dayak tribal beads are also a symbol of the status of those who wear them. Along with civilization, beads typical of the Dayak ethnic became the best-selling cultural heritage in the market. It cannot be denied that the typical Dayak ethnic beads have a special attraction for tourists. Beautiful shape with bright colors, very attractive to tourists, especially women, to be worn as a complement to appearance. Now, beads are not only found in the form of Dayak tribal hats, necklaces or traditional clothing. These beads are also present in key collections, wallets, and pencil cases. These beads are generally also arranged in various forms of typical Dayak motifs. The handmade production process requires