Palembang. De stad van paal- en vlotwoningen

Summary

Travelogue about Palembang, a harbour city located on the banks of the Musi River on the island of Sumatra.

Houses along the river, panoramic views across the river with its water flora, businesses and transport.
A lot of the houses are stilted, others are are on rafts and boats. Other boats and ships, including pirogues, ocean steamers, paddle steamers and a vessel of the Dutch Royal Navy. Images of Chinese merchants and a celebration with a Chinese family.