Lessons from the Lakeside
A simple efforts often lead to better awareness of environmental conservation. Alimin, 43, has done just that through promoting green tourism In Pela village of Kota Bangun district, Kutai Kartanegara, East Kalimantan.
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Alimin, stands on a wooden bridge on Wednesday (27/11/2019) in his hometown of Pela village in Kota Bangun district, Kutai Kartanegara, East Kalimantan, where he has started a village tourism program.
The name Alimin is sure to be mentioned alongside Pela, a fishing village on the shores of Lake Semayang. This is understandable, considering that he is already known among the local community and government officials. Even travelers know him for the sunset panoramas over Lake Semayang he has posted online.
The lakeshore where Pela village sits feels like a seaside beach. The 13,000-hectare lake appears as an orange sea at dusk, but without waves.