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 …
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 …
