Getting ready for the festival

Palangka Raya is full steam ahead on preparations for the Isen Mulang Festival and 50th Anniversary celebrations. Practises for the mass marching and bands go on every night as buildings and thoroughfares everywhere are getting a spruce up. We visited the ceremonial longhouse to check on preparations for the formal dinner and dance spectacular to find renovations almost completed. The Museum is humming with activity as exhibits are prepared for a display of decorative features and tools from 39 provinces. Being part of it all lends excitement and a sense of shared responsibilty. Wish us all luck!