“I begin this piece with a mournful heart, grieving for Sumatra, the Malay Peninsula, and scattered corners of Southeast Asia. May everything soon find its way back to peace. This …
Belitong, an island renowned for its iconic granite beaches and clear blue waters, conceals a deeper narrative of suffering and resilience, particularly among its indigenous community, the Sawang People (or …
A 47-hour journey across Manggar, Tanjungpandan, Cengkareng, Doha, São Paulo, and Santiago. An opening story that moves from a small island to the bustle of modern airports and finally to …
Begalor, as practiced among the people of Belitong, is not merely a cultural habit, it represents a sophisticated form of relational diplomacy rooted in emotional intelligence and narrative kinship. Traditionally, …
The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) held a follow-up meeting on November 4th 2025, in Jakarta to discuss the initiation of the Carbon-Free Island (CFI) project, with …
The existence of Mak Panggong in Belitong Island can be analyzed as a form of multidimensional socio-ecological practice, in which women play strategic roles in food management, social ethics, and …
Kelekak, as a traditional agroforestry system of the Belitong Island communities, can be understood as a complex adaptive socio-ecological system that integrates ecological conservation with social and economic practices. This …
The status of Belitong Island as a UNESCO Global Geopark demands a deep understanding of the interactions between its geological heritage and the ecological systems that sustain it. A primary …
A Geopark is a unique area, as it represents a single, integrated geographical area that contains sites and landscapes of international geological significance. It is managed through a holistic approach …
Belief in supernatural beings on Belitong Island is an integral part of the local knowledge system, not merely a static legacy of superstition. Both the Urang Darat, the inland community …
