The beauty of Banda, Indonesia. (Learning By Doing Ep163)
17 January 2022 · 12 min · 6K views · Banda Neira
What this video covers
Strong winds caused by a low-pressure system near Darwin have created challenging conditions in the Banda Islands, forcing the crew of Learning By Doing to anchor in the harbor of Bandanera.0:07 Despite the weather, the crew explores the town, which served as the historical headquarters for the Dutch East India Company and a global hub for the nutmeg trade.5:15 The captain documents the colonial architecture and local life using a Canon R6 with a 70-200mm lens, noting that he avoids wearing sunglasses to maintain eye contact with subjects.1:31 The harbor serves as a vital transit point for a large supply ship arriving weekly from Jakarta, an event that draws the entire town to the waterfront.4:26 Aerial perspectives of the harbor and the colonial ruins are captured via drone.9:27 The crew plans to produce additional content detailing the history of the spice trade in the region.8:22
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