Youth Camp GenPI in Kabung Island, The Hidden Gem in Bengkayang
After two years of hibernating in our sanctuary, on Saturday to Monday (May, 14th-16th 2022) my friends and I , who join in GenPI Kalbar, went to Kabung Island.
Youth Camp GenPI Kalbar 2022
What is GenPI?
GenPI is an acronym of
Generasi Pesona Indonesia (Indonesia Pesona
Generation) which is the tourism voluntary
community consist of netizens who are social media savvy. They are interested in writing blog, making video or
film, creating content in TikTok, and taking stunning photos.
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| Youth Camp GenPI Kalbar 2022 |
They travel around Indonesia to promote the beauty of Indonesia in their social media accounts such
as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and personal blogs.
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GenPI of West Kalimantan is
the branch of GenPI Indonesia. To celebrate their 4th anniversary, they went to Kabung Island for 3 days and 2 nights.
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Kabung
Island, The Hidden Gem in Bengkayang
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Where is Kabung Island?
Kabung Island is one of
three islands in Karimunting Village, Sungai Raya Kepulauan subdistrict,
Bengkayang regency. The inhabitants are about 600 people. Most of them are
fishermen and clove farmers. The neighboring
islands are Randayan and Lemukutan.
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What
Kabung Island Can Offer?
Despite the
small size of Kabung Island, it has the spectacular
view that attracts travelers to visit there. You can see and experience the
underwater view of colorful corals and fish by snorkeling and diving because of
the clear water. You can find Nemo fish,
too!
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Kabung
Island
is famous as “an island of a thousand bagan”. Bagan is a fishing
instrument that uses nets and lights. Bagan is floated out to the sea to catch
fish, squads, and shrimps.
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Kabung has limited facility for snorkeling activity, so visitors must prepare the snorkeling stuff by themselves or you can contact your tour operator.
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How to Access Kabung?
From
Pontianak, the capital of West Kalimantan, you can go by bus to Bengkayang
regency for 2 hours and 47 minutes. You will arrive to Teluk Suak harbor, or
Samudera Indah Beach Bengkayang. From there, you can go to the island by boat. It
takes 30 minutes to cross the sea.
Why Kabung is So Unique?
Most of the
islanders are Bugis and moslem and they can speak Sambas. Houses there are unique. They keep traditional
architectural form of Malay houses. They offer home stay which cost IDR
100,000-150,000 per night, including meals with fresh seafood.
Kabung's Malay House (private collection) 
Kabung's Malay House (private collection)
What are you waiting for? Kabung Island is here
for you to visit!
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