Slums of Jakarta
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Jakarta's slums are becoming a tourist attraction.
Hidden in the alleyways behind Jakarta's fancy malls and in between the high-rise apartment buildings is what Ronny Poluan, a former film maker, calls the "real Jakarta."It is not far from the glitz and glam that dominates the capital's skyline, yet it is a side of the city that few foreigners ever see.
"I want them to (have an) authentic view," Poluan, who runs "Jakarta Hidden Tours," said as he took a group of Australians through the winding maze of a central Jakarta slum.
Poluan says that the goal, at least in part, is to educate visitors about the real issues involved in poverty. It's an eye-opening experience for visitors to Jakarta.
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August 31st, 2009 at 1:08 am
I have heard first time that some slum has become a tourist spot and attracting tourist………….
September 1st, 2009 at 8:36 am
because its poor it doesnt mean is ugly or that you cant visit it.. Just came from a three week vacation in colombia and it was amazing… bogota has a similarity with Jakarta, both places are wonderful..
mm also stayed for a week in a beautiful place in cartagena, by the sea, in the ancient city::
http://www.casablancabyb.com/
September 1st, 2009 at 11:54 am
Great!, i like it so much, thanks to post it