KAMI YANG TERASING DI UJUNG NEGERI | INDONESIAKU (07/09/20)

Summary

This video script takes the viewer on a journey through the remote village of Baebunta in Gorontalo, Indonesia. The team navigates challenging terrain, crossing rivers and trekking through dense forests to reach the village, where they explore the lives of its isolated residents. With limited access to infrastructure, the villagers face many struggles, including long travels to sell agricultural products. The video highlights the resilience of the community, from their farming practices to their creative ways of transporting goods. Despite the hardships, the villagers continue their daily routines, showing perseverance in the face of adversity.

Takeaways

• 😀 The journey through remote areas in Gorontalo, Indonesia, showcases the challenges of navigating difficult terrains and rivers to reach isolated villages.
• 😀 The group encounters a river with deep waters, which partially submerges their motorbikes, showing how local residents have adapted to these conditions with modified vehicles.
• 😀 Access to the village of Baebunta is particularly difficult due to narrow and steep paths, requiring the group to walk for hours after reaching a point where motorbikes cannot go further.
• 😀 The absence of bridges across the rivers in the region makes it challenging for people to cross, as the river’s slippery rocks make it hard to walk.
• 😀 The residents of Baebunta live far apart, with their homes spread out near their farms, leading to isolation and lack of community interaction.
• 😀 Farming in Baebunta mainly involves corn, and the high altitude of over 1,800 meters above sea level helps the crops grow well despite the hot climate.
• 😀 The local community regularly gathers their produce, such as sugar, corn, and chickens, to sell in nearby towns, highlighting the limited access to markets and the difficulties of transporting goods.
• 😀 Due to the isolation of the village, many people use horses to carry their goods across the rough terrain to markets, charging others for transport services.
• 😀 The road leading to the village is difficult, often muddy, and residents express frustration with the lack of infrastructure development despite previous requests for road improvements.
• 😀 In another part of the region, villagers climb tall pinang trees (betel nut trees) to harvest fruit. The process is dangerous but essential for their livelihood, as the harvested pinang is sold for income.

Q & A

What challenges did the team face when crossing the Bolango River?

The team faced a challenge with the depth of the Bolango River, which was deep enough to submerge half of their motorbikes. Despite the difficulty, the local residents had modified their motorcycles to navigate the river easily.

What type of terrain did the team encounter on their journey?

The team encountered narrow and rugged paths, with multiple rivers to cross and steep, forested areas. The terrain was difficult, making travel slow and tiring.

How did the local residents adapt to the challenging geography of their region?

Local residents had modified their motorcycles to handle the river crossings, and they also used pack animals like horses to carry goods. They were familiar with the harsh conditions and made adjustments to cope with them.

What is the significance of the Baebunta village in Gorontalo Province?

Baebunta is located at the farthest point of Longalo village, and it is a sparsely populated area with very few residents. The village used to have over 100 families, but many moved due to its isolation.

How do the people of Baebunta sustain themselves?

The residents primarily grow crops like corn, with the high elevation of over 1,800 meters above sea level making it ideal for growing quality corn. They also practice subsistence farming, and their primary agricultural product is corn.

What is the importance of sugar palm for the people in Baebunta?

Sugar palm is a major agricultural product in Baebunta. The residents collect and sell sugar palm sap, which is turned into sugar, contributing significantly to the village's economy.

What difficulties do the villagers of Baebunta face in selling their produce?

The villagers of Baebunta face difficulties in selling their agricultural products due to the remote location. They must travel long distances to reach markets, and the lack of proper roads makes transportation challenging.

How do villagers in Baebunta transport their agricultural goods to the market?

Villagers use a combination of motorbikes and horses to transport their goods. In some cases, they pay horse owners a fee to carry their goods to the market, with costs depending on the weight of the goods.

What challenges do the residents face when trying to improve infrastructure in their area?

The residents have requested road improvements, but the area is located within a protected forest, making it difficult to build new infrastructure without harming the environment. As a result, their efforts to improve road conditions have not been successful.

How do the people in Leleboko village harvest betel nut, and why is it significant?

In Leleboko village, the residents harvest betel nuts by climbing tall trees. The betel nut is a significant crop, as it is used for various cultural practices and is a key income source for the villagers. The trees can reach heights of up to 25 meters, making harvesting physically demanding.