ANAK PEMANGKAT DAN SINGKAWANG!!! JOIN HERE!!!!

saya adalah orang yang pernah tinggal di kota yang sangat Cina yaitu Pemangkat, Singkawang, dan pontianak.
karena Pemangkat, Singkawang merupakan kota yang maju dan banyak tersimpan ratusan kebudayaan dan yg lain dari yang lain (ga terlalu maju dengan pontianak), lagipula Pontianak sudah ada threadnya, maka itu disini khusus untuk ngomong Pemangkat, Singkawang. ok? yang jelas, jangan samakan kota ini dengan kota lainnya

kalau mau nanya ttg ke-2 kota tersebut, langsung post sini ajah...

Singkawang: Kota Amoy (kurang lebih 80% penduduknya ialah cewek Chinesse) sangat hebat dan no.1 diindonesia kan? bisa masuk MURI tuh!

Singkawang is located about 145 km north of Pontianak.
City of Thousand Temples
Singkawang also famous with the name City of Thousand Temples as so many temples in the city and its surrounding. Nearly every god and goddess in Chinese Mythology are worshipped here. People also worshipped popular historical figure like General Guan Gong, Admiral Zheng He, even Emperor Sung Tai-zu also found worshipped in the temple outside the city to the North. In Indonesia very rare temple worshipping Emperor Song Tai-zu.
Food
Chinese food Hakka style dominated the food stalls or small restaurant, but Teo Chew style is also available. Minang style food can also be found here. Unique food like "Rujak Ju Hie" (rojak with dried squid) is one of delicacy in Singkawang. Tofu (beancurd) Singkawang is famous in West Kalimantan, also "Kembang Tahu soup" (silky smooth tofu in sugar gravy) is a popular food in Singkawang. Singkawang is also famous for its cakes. The variety of cakes are surprising and available from early morning till midnight. Kopi Tiam (local cafe) with strong bitter robusta coffee can be found every where. Peaceful and safe for everyone make Singkawang one of the city with lively night. One may enjoy various food in "Pasar Hongkong" from porridge, kwetiau, nasi goreng, nasi lemak, rujak (fruit & vegetables salad), cakes coffee stall. And the prices of the food are surpricingly cheap. Local people enjoy the night with their friends discussing the local hottest issue , singing or playing cards.
Radio station
Bomantara is one of the famous Radio broadcaster which Singkawang people really love to go there only for singing, by singing the Singkawang people feel entertained by themself. They can sing their song in the Radio and being heard by all of the radio listeners in Singkawang by paying Rp 5.000,- / song they would like to sing.

===========Festivals
* Cap Go Meh is celebrated at days 15th days after Chinese New Year;
* May: Gawai Dayak Naik Dango is celebrated by the Dayak in the opening of the rice harvest to thank the Gods;
* June 1st: Ngabayotn is celebrated by the Dayak people to celebrate the closing form of rice harvest and beginning of the cultivation season;
* August: Wayang Gantung;
* August 15th: Karnaval Augustus celebrates Indonesian Independence day;
* October: Singkawang 10km running contest is held on Singkawang's anniversary;
* October: Dragon Cup soccer championship gathers the clubs from the surrounding districts to celebrate Singkawang's anniversary;
* October: Pawai Takbir;
* Festival Bedug on Idul Adha day;
* Karnaval Muharram celebrates Islamic new year;
=============Around Singkawang
* Bukit Bougenville, a botanical garden about 6km south of Singkawang;
* Chidayu Indah, is a similar garden to that of Bougenville, and lies right next to it;
* Pasir Panjang beach resort about 17 km south of Singkawang;
* Sungai Hangmoy, a river used for bathing mainly by the Hakka Chinese population;
* Kawasan Wisata, a white sand beach 8 km south of Singkawang;
* Teradai Indah, only 2 km south of Singkawang lies an artificial lake used for recreation by the locals;
* Vihara Chikung, the largest Taoist temple in the area, funded by Singaporeans, is only 3 km south of the city;
* Gunung Roban, only 4 km from the city centre into the eastern part of Singkawang, lies a tiled path up the mountain used by the locals for easy hiking.
* Batu Belimbing, or Starfruit Rock, lies 8 km east of the city;
* Gunung Poteng is one of the main water resources for the city, and lies 7km east. The mountain is a Natural Reserve where unique flora such as the Tuan Mudae Rafflesia grows.
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Pemangkat: Pemangkat is a small town in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, on the island of Borneo. It located northwest of the provincial capital of Pontianak.

In the center of the town, most of the population are Hakka and Tio Ciu Chinese.
The Tanjung Batu beach resort is located nearby. Also, there is a oldest Temple located on the "Gunung Gajah" hill known as "Shin Mu Nyong". This temple is built as the a worship place to the god that Chinese locals believe protecting fishermans when sailing out on the sea. Until now, this small town still hold thousand traditional Chinese culture that can be rarely seen at other places.