LOKSADO TOURISM AS ECONOMICAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SCOCIETY IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

Bambang Subiyakto¹*, Syaharuddin², Siti Hunain³, Ismi Rajiani⁴

¹Dr. Lambung Mangkurat University, INDONESIA, bambangsb@ulm.ac.id

²Dr. Lambung Mangkurat University, INDONESIA, syahar@ulm.ac.id

³S.Pd. Lambung Mangkurat University, INDONESIA, sitihunain554@gmail.com

⁴Dr. Muhammadiyah Gresik University, INDONESIA, ismi.rajiani@umg.ac.id

*Corresponding Author

 

 

Abstract

Indonesia has a wide area consisting of land and sea. There are about 17,000 islands that are sprinkled on a vast expanse of ocean. On islands which are broad and narrow land. On these lands, there are mountains, lakes, forests, rivers, and beaches which have an attraction for tourists. In addition to Bali, which has been known to the world for a long time, other regions, including the South Kalimantan region, have agreed to be less than optimal in terms of what is discussed and in managing tourist destinations. Now only Loksado in South Kalimantan Province is gaining attention and is favored as a tourist destination. So far, Loksado has been visited by tourists, both local and foreign, to enjoy nature tourism, especially because of the pleasure of traveling along the fast river using Bamboo Rafts. Besides, tourists can also enjoy the natural beauty of the Amandit River which divides the Meratus Hill forest and becomes a river of torrential rivers. This Loksado Tourism, thus also has an impact on improving the community. Therefore, this article is an effort that explains the development of Loksado tourism in its discussion with the economic life of its people. Qualitatively related have been selected with the hope of being relevant and able to explain the above. Various information was extracted through observation, interviews, and documents to explain the development of tourism in Loksado and improve the economy for the community. Interviews were conducted with several people representing several professions, such as village heads, lanting jockeys, food stall owners, farmers, drivers, traders, and homestay owners. Loksado was pioneered and then opened by the government in 1980. Ease of access and variety of types of tours make Loksado increasingly attractive to local and foreign communities. The annual government agenda with the Lanting Festival (bamboo rafting) is a business opportunity and can improve the welfare of the people of Loksado.

Keywords: jockey, lanting, bamboo rafting, Lanting Festival.