A rainbow-coloured village in Indonesia has become an Instagram sensation. Earlier this year, the village in the southern district of the island of Java voted for a colourful upgrade. Locals painted 223 homes in rainbow colours; each painted in a minimum of three colours, and 3D drawings adorn the walls. The town’s name was changed to Kampung Pelangi, meaning Rainbow Village. The change is helping the local economy as residents sell food and souvenirs to the increasing numbers of tourists visiting the area. It is particularly popular with photo enthusiasts. The transformation was seen as an important social project, as it encourages citizens’ involvement in improving and beautifying their surroundings.
The local mayor opened the newly decorated hamlet on Java Island to the public in mid-April and the community quickly became a local landmark known as “the rainbow village”.
The buildings — many of which are decorated with art such as pictures of angels’ wings and whales — can be seen for miles around, climbing up the hillside like a gigantic staircase.
Domestic and foreign visitors have been flocking to the village to snap pictures, which have been rapidly spreading on Instagram and Facebook.
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