Singkawang is a town in West Kalimantan, which is located at 145 km Nort of Pontianak, is the second largest city after Pontianak in West Kalimantan. Although the second largest city in West Kalimantan, but be regarded this small city not too busy. Most residents work as traders and civil servants. The remaining fishermen, farmers and carpenters. Singkawang peculiarity and uniqueness of the population is comprised of multi-ethnic but with peaceful coexistence. The majority of the residents are descendants of China. That is why this city is called City of Amoy( Girls of Chinese). Easy to find because those amoy have a white beautiful skin
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Originally ,Singkawang village is a part of the kingdom of Sambas, Singkawang Village as a famous place by the merchants and gold searcher from Monterado. The gold searcher and traders who came mostly from China, before they go to Monterado they go to Singkawang first to have a rest.That time, they (the Tionghua) mentions the word Singkawang San Keuw Jong, assumes they are from the geographic borders that Singkawang which lies directly to the sea and there are mountains and rivers, where water flows from the mountains through the mouth of the river Up to the sea.
The city has 50,400 hectares, which is divided into five (5) Districts, covers 26 villages. Geographically located at the position between 1080 52 ‘14.19”to the 1090 09′ 44.22”East Longitude and 000 44 ‘57.57”up to 010 00′ 48.65”North Latitude. Distance of ± 145 km from the capital city of Province (Pontianak) and can be reached through land . With the boundary region: in the north is bordered by Selakau,Sambas regency, in the South bordered by District Sungai Raya, Bengkayang regency; in the West bordered with the Natuna Sea ,and in the East is bordered by District of Samalantan, Bengkayang Regency. In general, Singkawang is tropical with average temperatures ranging between 21.80 to 30.050 Celsius.
Community life of Singkawang consists of three (3) the largest ethnic, Chinese , Malay and Dayak that live in harmony, to provide color in segregated daily life. Ethnic and cultural diversity provides the characteristics and appeal for the City of Singkawang. There are various cultural events that can be enjoyed from each of the ethnic. For example Cap Go Meh , that is celebrated on the first 15 days in new year Imlek. In the days of this tourist, both domestic and many foreign countries came.. Dragon and barongsai dancing can be watched for free. The most unique celebration which can not be found elsewhere is the procession of Tatung. The Tatung (shaman) who are in-Trance (trance) dance above the hammock seat and made of spears and swords or other sharp weapons without a bit injured. Then they would punch a mouth and face with steel wire and perforated. Now many this VCD’s are sold at shop for souvenirs made for tourists
Beside that , Singkawang is rich with beautiful land and sea resort where many people always visit in weekend or in holiday.
Here are name of the places
1. Taman Pasir Panjang Indah
2. Palm Beach
3. Sinka Island Park ,Sedau Nature Tourism
4. Taman Cidayu Indah
5. Taman Bougenville
6. Taman Teratai Indah
7.. Mount Poteng
8.. Mount Roban
9. Gunung Raya Passi
10. Mount Bagak
11. Teluk Mak Jantu
12. Danau Serantangan
13. Air Terjun Sibohe
14. The Hang Moi Sanggau Kulor Nature Tourism / Tirta
