A slum area in Central Java, Indonesia, has become an unlikely tourist attraction, as well as a social media hit, after its houses were painted in vivid colours to transform the district into what is now being called Kampung Pelangi, or Rainbow Village. It underwent a month-long facelift costing 300 million rupiah (S$31,200) and paid for by the local government.
Visitors have been flocking to the village to take photographs and pose for selfies next to the brightly coloured homes.
The paint job is the brainchild of Mr Slamet Widodo, a 54-year-old high school teacher who was inspired by similar projects in other parts of Indonesia.
Residents are already saying that their livelihoods have improved since the makeover, as they can now give tours and sell souvenirs.
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Source: The Straits Times, 22 May 2017