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Lok Baintan Floating Market is a traditional floating market located in the village of Sungai Pinang (Lok Baintan), Tabuk River district, Banjar. In general, Lok Baintan Floating Market no different than in the estuary of the River Kuin / Barito. Both are traditional markets in the boats that sell a variety of merchandise, such as the production of agricultural / plantation and lasted not very long, the longest about three to four hours. The river flows along the coast looks Martapura Lokbaintan boat convoy to the location of the market floating. The boat is owned by traders and farmers who will market their crops. They come from a small river near Martapura River, such as Lenge River, the River Lily, Sungai Paku Alam, Bunut Saka River, Madang River, River Tanifah, and Lok Baintan River.

Floating market activity began at 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm. they sell a variety of merchandise, such as vegetables, fruits, traditional cakes, and others. What is interesting from the floating market is a system of exchange of goods. At the floating market is not making money as a major transaction. Because the seller and buyer in the floating market barter system still apply. (Wikipedia)