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    Landscape of Gunung Lumut at North Barito District in Central Kalimantan covered by tropical rain forest. This protected forest areas is a tower of fresh water for communities in three provinces in Kalimantan. For Muara Mea villagers, Gunung Lumut is a sacred place. They believe that their spirit will dwell in the mountain when they died before reaching heaven. by: iamdreamcatcher Views[1346] Three Balians from Muara Mea village dance while reciting spells to cure diseases. They could perform healing procession even up to 18 hours without stopping. They use natural materials taken from Gunung Lumut to heal diseases and for ceremonies. by: iamdreamcatcher Views[1032] Grave at Muara Mea Village. Muara Mea villagers usually put personal belongings of people who died in the grave. The personal belongings will remain there until the shadow spirit of the deceased has left Gunung Lumut toward heaven. by: iamdreamcatcher Views[1063] Women from Muara Mea sow rice seeds in the field. They live from farming by utilizing shifting cultivation. But they will not return for farming in the same place before the land back into forest. However, Muara Mea villagers who live outside of protected forest areas of Lampeong-Gunung Lumut always keep their activities away from the sacred area. by: iamdreamcatcher Views[1232] The boundaries of protected forest areas Lampeong-Gunung Lumut at North Barito District in Central Kalimantan. This tropical rain forest which surrounded by plantations and logging companies is a sacred place for Muara Mea villagers. Therefore, Muara Mea villagers take initiative to proposed the forest area in Gunung Lumut as national park to Indonesian Government. by: iamdreamcatcher Views[1110]
     
    Rainy night at Mr. Soon's rented family home and workplace. His family generations have been staying here for the past 120 years. Life here however is coming to an end for Mr. Soon and his family by December 2014. With the once famous British colonial trading settlement - George Town rapidly turning into tourist town after the conferment of UNESCO title in 2008, he is not spared from merciless home eviction due to capitalism. Even being listed in the intangible heritage trade inventory, Mr. Soon today is facing the threat of not having a place to run his old trade, as the rental price tag has skyrocketed to an unrealistic figure, that poses so much threat to his already endangered trade - the bamboo and rattan weaver trade. He is contemplating to stop his old trade, not because of the lack of business volume, but basically involuntary movement (without any protection and relocation effort from UNESCO official monitoring agency) and high rental for alternative place. The gentrification of tourism has caused ripple effect of lacking of workplace for traditional trade and residence for the living heritage. Food for thought. We hope this series of documentary photos give us room to think, how could we make the photos meaningful and to help the community at large. by: theforgottenbambooandrattantrade Views[1055] Hlainaing feel the key to success is study and work hard. by: nerriza Views[927] Kkainhlu is a proud shop owner and happy not to be farming any more. by: nerriza Views[974] Hung smiling as she tells me she's the most popular in the village. by: nerriza Views[929] Lingkhui weaving the traditional clothing of the Ngagah tribe. by: nerriza Views[966]
     
    Thangsheng inbetween puffs talks about life as the towns local wine supplier. by: nerriza Views[928] A Minneapolis firefighter surveys the area, checking to make sure there is no chance the fire can return. by: bryantscannell Views[433] As the flames grow, firefighters work hard to tame, and put the blaze to rest. by: bryantscannell Views[822] Minneapolis firefighters analyze the situation and decide the best day to tackle this fire. by: bryantscannell Views[478] A fire erupted on East 25th Street and 1st Ave N. Firefighters were immediately called to the scene. Two people were said to have been in the house, and made it safely out before harm was done. by: bryantscannell Views[502]
     

     

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