Saturday, May 27, 2017

A S M A T -- Travel to Fayit District

On The Boat               





Traveling from Kamur to Bayun, Fayit District Capital feels fast with the coast along the river. On two banks of the river is a vast mangrove forest. Bevak - temporary high ground to search for sago and fish always on the banks of the river, the traditional means of transport is ci-boat mortar. Almost everyone who passes is always waving, as a friendly language between one human being with another human, though not knowing properly.
The atmosphere of night before dark when the group of nine speed boats to the dock Bayun. The people have gathered for this coming, the head of the village is an important event, considering that they are the ones who have a decisive position in the life of the community. The doors of every house seemed to be open to this arrival, so that strangers close enough to open the door for one night's stay, before the journey continued.
The village atmosphere slowly changed, from the wooden bridge that began to decay into a composite bridge. Wi-fi networks are available, so everyone can make contacts in cyberspace. Tomorrow, May 15, 2017 the inauguration of the village chief will be held in the field. The crowd will happen, breaking one day with another day.


 And that day, early in the morning, the village head candidate was preparing to wear a white-and-white uniform, paraded by the villagers, beginning with a red and white flag at the forefront. Today, Bayun is quite different from the days before, the atmosphere is alive and lively. Until the Regent of Asmat, Elisa Kambu, S. Sos came with a group to inaugurate the head of the village. By midday the event is over, after lunch at the same place the journey is continued by down the river for the same agenda in Atsy District

Smoke on the roof of the bevak

Together on The Ci --Boat

Sepatu Flower

The Yellow One

Women Sheathed cloth

Coconuts

Selling Vegetables

Crowd

Regent of Asmat, Elisa Kambu

Signpost

Bevak

Going Together

Thursday, May 25, 2017

ASMAT, Kamur --The Capital of Pantai Kasuari District


"Look at there ...."


Kamur - the capital of Kasuari Pantai district can be reached about four hours drive from Agats, the capital of Asmat District by speed boat, along the coast, Araura Sea. Cloudy weather and breaking waves are a challenge that must be addressed with courage and buoys to avoid the bad possibilities. The feeling of tired is unspeakable when it gets to the destination tempst. This time in order to accompany the visit of the Regent of Asmat, Elisa Kambu with the agenda of the inauguration of the village head. The inauguration was delayed the next day, as the sky was overcast, the plane from Merauke could not landing at Ewer to continue the flight to Kamur.

A two-story house overlooking the river, a place to stay tonight, dishes always available on the table, friendly host attitude. Similar hospitality from the first known people cause a person no need to feel strange in this place. Soil conditions are better, so a variety of flowers and vegetables dapt grow well. The runway is an outstanding facility that was originally built by a missionary and then built permanently by paving the idea of ​​the former airport chief by submitting a program through the National Revenue and Expense Budget. Once a week the airplane with the Merauke - Kamur route serves the mobility of the passengers.
One village in the Asmat region is always different from other villages, wifi is available in every capital city, making it easier for individuals to communicate.
The next day, there was the roar of the plane in the sky, we rushed out of the house to pick up, while the others were already at the airport. After shaking hands with regents and entourage, we accompanied the Regent of Elisa Kambu on a pilgrimage to the grave of the late Transportation Department Head who passed away last week. The inauguration ceremony of the head of the village went through noon in the hall of Kamur Junior High School. After that the group raced towards Fayit before dark.

 

Kamur Runway

On the dock

The Boats

Elisa Kambu, Asmat Regent arrived in Kamur

Means of water transport

Soka Flower

The Yellow One

Soka Flower too

Bevak  --Temporary home in the middle of the forest

Father and Child