The inscription of the Batu Ruyud Writing Camp
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The monument and inscription of the Ruyud Writing Camp Stone. Photo credit: writer.
On the evening of May 17, 2024, in Tarakan, Yansen TP welcomed 12 guests from America. They sat in a relaxed atmosphere, sipping tea and coffee.
During their gathering, Yansen TP shared the story of Batu Ruyud, a region that was once unknown..
"Now, just Google it! You'll find many stories about this place. Fifty-four years ago, our parents walked us through here," he explained.
An inscription on one of the tall stones behind them clearly recounts the journey of Samuel Tipa Pada and Ruslen Betung. These two parents from the Tipa Padan family successfully led their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren out of literal and symbolic isolation.
Batu Ruyud is located in the village of Fe' Milau, Krayan, in the Nunukan Regency of North Kalimantan. It's worth noting that the Batu Ruyud Writing Camp I took place from October 24 to November 3, 2022, with 14 national writers and photographers participating.
The camp resulted in the publication of the book Menjelajahi Misteri Perbatasan: Batu Ruyud Writing Camp I, Krayan, 2022, which captures the essence of this remarkable journey and the region's rich history.
-- Rangkaya Bada
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