children aged 13–15 years continues to increase to close to 100 percent. There are colleges and universities operated by both state authorities, as well as private and religious institutions. The University of Tanjung Pura, a state university, was established in Pontianak in 1963. Other universities are maintained by private institutions: Muhammadiyah University, University of Widya Dharma, University of Panca Bhakti, STMIK, STAIN, POLNEP, and AKBID St Benedicta. Culture The cultural diversity in Pontianak presents various events throughout the year. The Tionghua/Indonesian Chinese community celebrates Lunar New Year, Cap Go Meh (Lantern Festival, which falls on the fifteenth day of the first month of lunar calendar), and Cheng Meng (Tomb Sweeping Festival, on first day of the fifth solar term of the lunar calendar). The Malay celebrates Idul Fitri, Idul Adha, and Maulidur Rasul. The Dayak People celebrates the harvest season, locally known as Gawai Dayak. These events are usually marked with extravagant cultural parades around the city. The equatorial line passing Pontianak is marked by a monument north of the city center. Between 19–21 March and 21–23 September (the equinoxes), solar culmination can be observed near the monument, where the setting of the sun will be exactly at 0° at noon (12:00), causing shadows at the monument and everything nearby to disappear for a few seconds. Cuisine Pontianak is also known for its culinary attractions, with its mix of Tionghua/Indonesian Chinese, Malay, local Dayak, and Javanese influences. Diversity makes Pontianak food a culinary paradise. The food is well known for the following: Nasi Cap Cai, rice mixed with a variety of other dishes to order Otak Otak Ikan Tenggiri, mackerel fish cakes wrapped in banana leaves and grilled, can be enjoyed with peanut sauce. Bakpao, bun with variety of fillings Batang Burok Lek Tau Suan ( (mung bean dessert with crispy rice crisp) Bubur pedas Yammie (stirred noodles with a variety of egg noodle, slim noodle, rice noodle "kwetiau"), mini-dumpling "Kiaw" Paceri Nanas Ikan asam pedas Pwe Ki Mue (bubur pesawat, rice porridge with many side dishes) Tart durian Nasi ayam "koi peng" Kaloci Mooncake or "gwek pia" Kwe Kia Theng Tencalok Lemang He Mue (rice and a choice from a variety of fish) Lempok Durian Nasi kari Roti kap Tempoyak Bingke Hekeng (prawn spring roll) Tar Susu Chai Kwee Transportation Pontianak is well-connected by road, air, and sea. There are multiple city and intercity public transportation options. Air Supadio