Rizka Azizah Hayati

Born 1996, Martapura, South Kalimantan

Born and raised in the Martapura area of South Kalimantan, Rizka is closely connected to local culture, including the forest and river of Martapura. The mystical culture of the forest and river is linked to the collective memory of the local community, including Rizka’s ancestors who practiced “Moksha” (the freedom from the eternal cycle of life, death and reincarnation) from Kalua (a region in South Kalimantan). This practice is dedicated to the tradition of caring for “a magical crocodile” from the rivers, who has been venerated for decades as the protector of the community when its members trade in the river area.