ECO FLORES is the network linking sustainability efforts on Flores island in eastern Indonesia. In this video series, different members of the network are featured. Here you'll meet Sylvester, manager of Bajo Komodo Eco Lodge, the first eco-resort on Flores. Sylvester discusses the importance of shaping how tourism affects local people, and reflects on the traditional views held by Manggarai people towards nature. Special thanks to Ulrich Schnauss for use of the amazing track "...Passing By"
Timor-Leste's Adventure Race 2010
Timor-Leste’s first Adventure Race on 12 December 2010 included goats, bikes, bridges, canoes and carts. But the one-day race offered sights, sounds and smells that were uniquely Timorese. This video was filmed at one of the challenge leg, Ba Futura. Challenge photography by Fyrol Anwar. Other photography, video filming and editing by Mallika Naguran. A Gaia Discovery production.
Celebrating Bidayuh Culture at Gawai Festival, Sarawak
June is a good time to visit Sarawak. The people of Sarawak in Borneo, particularly the tribes or Dayaks, celebrate the traditional rice harvest festival. A visit to the Bidayuh longhouse in Mongkos village will mesmerize with colours, sounds and heady rice wine! A Gaia Discovery Production filmed by Amanda Tee. Music by Matthew Ngau. Special thanks to Sarawak Tourism Board for making the trip possible.
Fraser's Hill International Bird Race 2008
A Gaia Discovery Production (3:11 min)
Each year, bird watchers and naturalists head up to a top eco destination in West Malaysia. This video captures sights and scenes taken during the event on 21-22 June 2008 with participants' interviews. Read review in Gaia Discovery.