Lamongan, Home of Hardliners

AT first glance, the subdistricts of Bondrong and Paciran in Lamongan Regency, East Java, site of the largest fish auction center in the province, seem like a thriving coastal region, providing jobs and a stream of income. Paciran even boasts an amusement park, built in 2004 to attract visitors. But the vibrant economy, psychedelic painted fishing boats idling at the auction center and seaside dangdut shows belie a complex relationship between lo

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