Kalteng Putra Football Club, commonly known as Kalteng Putra, is an Indonesian football club based in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan. The club traces its origins to Persepar Palangkaraya, founded in 1970, and later adopted the name Kalteng Putra, an abbreviation for Putra Kalimantan Tengah Football Club.[1]
Design and History
The club’s visual identity has undergone changes alongside its naming history. During the presidency of Andi Hamzah between 2001 and 2005, the team, then known as Persepar, changed its name to Persepar Kalteng Putra and redesigned its crest. A later redesign accompanied the official name change to Kalteng Putra.[2]
In 2017, the official Liga Indonesia website displayed an incorrect emblem for the club. The Bolasport report noted that the logo shown was not the club’s official crest and clarified that the correct logo was the one used as the profile picture on the club’s official social media account.[3]
The club’s supporters, known as Kalteng Mania, have a distinctive color tradition. They use the color “Bahandang,” a Dayak language term for red, which carries the meaning of bravery.[1] This red identity extends to the club’s match kits, which have featured red as the primary home color with Dayak motifs incorporated into the jersey design.[4]
Meaning and Symbolism
The club’s identity is closely tied to Central Kalimantan’s Dayak cultural heritage. The team carries the nickname “Laskar Isen Mulang,” which translates to “troops who never give up,” and uses the Dayak slogan “Ela Mikeh,” meaning “Don’t be afraid.”[5] The red “Bahandang” color, drawn from Dayak language, is a recurring element that connects the club’s visual presentation to regional cultural values of courage.[1]
The club’s emblem itself is regarded as a point of regional pride. A club official was quoted saying the emblem worn on the team’s shirts is a symbol of pride for the people of Central Kalimantan.[6]
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