{"id":7177,"date":"2026-02-02T14:56:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T06:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fkip.ulm.ac.id\/unit\/mbkm\/?p=7177"},"modified":"2026-02-02T20:09:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T12:09:37","slug":"exploring-local-heritage-filipino-students-connect-deeply-with-banjar-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fkip.ulm.ac.id\/unit\/mbkm\/en\/exploring-local-heritage-filipino-students-connect-deeply-with-banjar-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Local Heritage, Filipino Students Connect Deeply with Banjar Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"756\" height=\"747\" src=\"https:\/\/fkip.ulm.ac.id\/unit\/mbkm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-18.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7178\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.0120696146927164;width:756px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fkip.ulm.ac.id\/unit\/mbkm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-18.jpeg 756w, https:\/\/fkip.ulm.ac.id\/unit\/mbkm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-18-300x296.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Kate and Ervin on a jukung boat at the Floating Market (Doc. Unit MBKM)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Banjarmasin<\/strong> \u2013 Two students from Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), Philippines, had an unforgettable experience during their participation in the SEA Teacher program coordinated by the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP), Universitas Lambung Mangkurat (ULM). Over the course of three weeks, they not only focused on their teaching practicum but also explored a variety of cultural and natural destinations unique to South Kalimantan through a series of field trips organized by the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Unit of FKIP ULM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/fkip.ulm.ac.id\/unit\/mbkm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-19-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fkip.ulm.ac.id\/unit\/mbkm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-19-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/fkip.ulm.ac.id\/unit\/mbkm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-19-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/fkip.ulm.ac.id\/unit\/mbkm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-19-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/fkip.ulm.ac.id\/unit\/mbkm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-19.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Students trying on traditional Banjar wedding attire (Doc. Buddies)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the first week, the students visited the Lok Baintan Floating Market, a cultural icon of South Kalimantan\u2019s river life. There, they observed traditional trade activities taking place on boats, interacted with local vendors, learned about the region&#8217;s unique fruits, and immersed themselves in the river culture that defines the Banjar community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/fkip.ulm.ac.id\/unit\/mbkm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-20-1024x590.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fkip.ulm.ac.id\/unit\/mbkm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-20-1024x590.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/fkip.ulm.ac.id\/unit\/mbkm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-20-300x173.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/fkip.ulm.ac.id\/unit\/mbkm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-20-768x443.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/fkip.ulm.ac.id\/unit\/mbkm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-20.jpeg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Bamboo rafting activity (Doc. Unit MBKM)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second week continued with a trip to the Loksado area in Hulu Sungai Selatan. The students explored the natural beauty of the Meratus Mountains, visited traditional houses of the Dayak Meratus people, and experienced bamboo rafting and river tubing on the Amandit River. This activity offered insights into the rich cultural diversity and natural heritage of South Kalimantan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"871\" src=\"https:\/\/fkip.ulm.ac.id\/unit\/mbkm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-21-1024x871.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fkip.ulm.ac.id\/unit\/mbkm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-21-1024x871.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/fkip.ulm.ac.id\/unit\/mbkm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-21-300x255.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/fkip.ulm.ac.id\/unit\/mbkm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-21-768x653.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/fkip.ulm.ac.id\/unit\/mbkm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-21.jpeg 1071w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Kate enjoying river tubing (Doc. Unit MBKM)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the third week, the students were taken to the Martapura Diamond Market, a hub for gemstone trading and traditional crafts. They witnessed firsthand the buying and selling of precious stones and learned about the history and cultural significance embedded in Banjar traditional jewelry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through this program, FKIP ULM and the MBKM Unit have not only enriched the academic and personal experiences of the SEA Teacher participants but also created meaningful cultural exchanges that strengthen international relationships. By using local heritage as a bridge for learning, this initiative stands as a true reflection of ULM\u2019s commitment to internationalizing education grounded in local wisdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/fkip.ulm.ac.id\/unit\/mbkm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-22-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fkip.ulm.ac.id\/unit\/mbkm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-22-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/fkip.ulm.ac.id\/unit\/mbkm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-22-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/fkip.ulm.ac.id\/unit\/mbkm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-22.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Group photo (Doc. Unit MBKM)<\/em><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kate and Ervin on a jukung boat at the Floating Market (Doc. 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