Abstract
River become integral part of the Banjarese live in Lok Baitan, South Kalimantan. The economic value of the river has been reported very high. Rivesr is a habitat for numerous fishes which area important for local people along rivers. Rives also provide corridor for people movement. Rivers also place for economic activity . Floating market is a market located at rivers with traditional trader and seller equipped by traditional boat called Jukung. Along the Barito River, floating market point found in two place, Muara Quin and Lok Baitan. Fruit and vegetables are become the mains items in traditional floating market in Lok Baitan. Floating market has its special value for tourism attractions. Continued decrease of youngest generation to the river-based culture economic activity has been the central aspect of the future of floating market. This situation is different for modern market, which is interested among young generation in south Kalimantan. This issue is still present and will remain of great important in the future of floating market. Keywords: culture preservation, floating market, river conservation, South Kalimantan
Highlights
River is an important aquatic ecosystem in the earth
Continued decrease of youngest generation to the river-based culture economic activity has been the central aspect of the future of floating market
Young women participation and involvement is very low. This situation is different for modern market, which is interesting among young generation in south Kalimantan
Summary
River is an important aquatic ecosystem in the earth. River in the earth is one of the important components of landscape with its wide ecological and social role in the daily life of human being. People should be respect to some place in the rivers ecosystem [5] In this modern era, river still plays an important role for water-based transportation. Rivers in South Kalimantan River is one of the important ecosystem in Kalimantan Island. About 20 rivers were found in Province of West Kalimantan, 26 river in South Kalimantan, 8 river in Central Kalimantan and 11 rivers in East Kalimantan (Table 1) These rivers has been identified contributes to the daily life of local people and community in Kalimantan Island. Peat swamp forest which are related to the rivers ecosystem in South Kalimantan is home of numerous species such as Xylopia sp., Tarantang (Comnaperma sp.) and Nipah (Nipah fruticans). Rivers connect numerous communities in Kalimantan Island and contribute significantly in community relationships
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