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Aceh Gayo Premium Coffee Festival
The Aceh coffee festival (photo: Banda Aceh Tourism)
Aceh Gayo Premium Coffee Festival
Gayo Aceh Arabica coffee is the best premium organic coffee in the world, as widely recognized by the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE). Aceh province government holds an annual festival to celebrate the coffee tradition, called “A Cup of Aceh Coffee, A Million Flavors”. This festival is one of the long-awaited events by world coffee vendors and connoisseurs. In the festival, you could taste some varieties of premium coffee products, such as honey coffee, Aceh traditional coffee of Kupi Khop and Kupi Sareng, palm coffee, Arabica, and Robusta coffee. In 2018, the event was held from the 15th until 17th December 2018. Keep abreast for the next coffee festival in Aceh!
Tourist Attractions in Aceh
Aceh Tsunami Museum
The Aceh Tsunami Museum is a memorial monument of the biggest Tsunami disaster that
Putro Phang Royal Garden
Putro Phang Royal Garden is an expression of love built during the era of
Baiturrahman Historical Grand Mosque
The Grand Mosque of Aceh was built in 1612 during the reign of
Aceh Batik Motifs
Kerawang Tegak Aceh
The Vertical Upright (Kerawang Tegak) Motif symbolizes a person who has a strong
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Kaharingan
The Kaharingan or ‘tree of life’ based on the Dayak tribes’ belief system. This tree symbolizes
Manguni Minahasa
Manguni is identified as the symbol of the Minahasa people. Manguni is known as a
Kawung
The Kawung motif was created by Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo (1593 – 1645) as a symbolic gift for
Biji Kopi
The coffee seeds motif illustrates the pride of local coffee specialities in
Sandeq
Sandeq Boat is a symbol of the maritime importance of the West Sulawesi region. The greatness of
Sekar Jati
Sekar means flower and Jati refers to teak trees that symbolizes a strong mental character that
Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)
The Batik motifs in Lampung are dominated by the acculturation of Buddhist and
Buketan Bali
The Balinese bouquet (Buketan Bali) is a floral arrangement and the name is
Durian Pecah
Broken Durian motifs depict the foundation of faith. The second half signifies the mastery of
Desa Na Tolu
The Desa Na Tolu characteristic pattern symbolizes the Batak philosophy of existence and
Kuda Kupang
Horses symbolize wealth. It contains noble values of virtuous characters that bring
Dayak Taghol
Dayak Taghol has a distinctive style of four curved lines and small dots. This motif represents
Sero Tangga
The Sero Tangga illustrates an endearing feeling and sacrifices of a person to fulfil
Wirasat
Wirasat or divine inspiration is a gift from God. This inspiration is symbolized by
Pinawetengan
The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in
Srimanganti
The name of the Srimanganti motif is derived from Palace’s hallway that connects to
Jupri Kembang Teh
Kembang Teh illustrates the tendrils of tea plants that grow in the highlands of
Pala Salawaku
This motif illustrates the unique weapons of the Maluku region, namely
Gonggong Beruntun
This motif illustrates that a person should maintain a positive attitude and
Leuit Sijimat
This motif reflects the daily activities of the Baduy tribe in Banten. The main ornaments of batik motif consist of:
Sekomandi
Its philosophical meaning is the eternal union which refers to a saying “until death do us part”
Singayaksa
The Singayaksa motif comes from the name of a place where Sultan Hasanuddin used to
Bale Lumbu
This motif signifies the welfare of the ancient Sasak society. Bale also symbolizes the
Gamolan
This motif illustrates Gamolan, a bamboo musical instrument of Lampung that is
Keluak Daun Pakis
The word “Keluak” is a Minang language which means twisted or tangled. The Motif of
Tanah Liek
The word “Tanah Liek” refers to clay in Minang language. It is also known as
Cengkeh
The clove flower motif is the main commodity of the Tolitoli Regency. This motif represents
La Galigo
La Galigo is a literary work of the Buginese Epic that has 300 thousand epic lines. It is considered even
Kain Cual
Cual textile tradition has existed since the 17th century. The word “Cual” refers to
Malinau Cultural Festival
You will witness a unique competition that might not be found other than in
Enggang Dayak
Local people beliefs that hornbills are an incarnation of the Commander of the Birds. It has supernatural
Bomba Mawar
This motif means sacred love for family, kingdom, and God; It also illustrates
Daun Sirih
This motif illustrates betel leaves that are used by Lombok communities as traditional
Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan
The motif illustrates the philosophy of the mangosteen fruit, which is
Burung Bidadari
Bidadari birds are endemic birds in Halmahera. This motif represents an
Lontara
The Lontara script itself is a typical ancient script of Bugis and Makassar communities. History records that
Hiu Taliyasan
Indonesia is also home to the world’s largest fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus). Hiu Taliyasan refers to
Daun Lada Hitam
The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung
Ikan tambal
The word “Ikan” refers to fish. The philosophical meaning of Ikan Tambal means is
Bintik Tujuh
The Bintik Tujuh (Seven Dots) motif has 7 white spots and green color gradation as
Pati-Pati Pinehiku
It symbolizes the hierarchy in society and the social status of the Mekongga
Salakanagara
Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land
Lok Baintan Floating Market
As you can imagine, the most authentic thing is that you can buy things and even
Ake Patra
Ake is related to the divinity and the composition of the universe. It is a symbol of
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat motif represents the marine life at Raja Ampat archipelago in
Parang Rusak
Another meaning behind this motif is an unconquerable spirit, symbolized by
Lipaq Sabe
Lipaq Saqbe contains a simple geometric classical motif with various flower decorations. This textile is
Tifa Totobuang
The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called
Tikar Natuna
The Tikar Natuna motif is adapted from the traditional making of pandanus mats in
Gorga Simeol-Meol
The Gorga Simeol-meol is a pattern of plant tendrils. it is regarded as a symbol of longevity and
Gonggong Siput
Gonggong (Strombus Turturella) is one type of sea snail found around
Dayak Kamang
Kamang motif is generally found in the Dayak tribe shield because it is believed to
Parang Seling
Parang Seling or “alternating daggers” is a royal batik motif. It is a feminine variant of
Jumputan Bintang
The word Jumputan means the tie-dye technique, while the word “Bintang” refers to
Besurek Rembulan
This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe
Karawo Pinang
Pinang refers to the Palm areca tree. This motif is considered as the original
Rangkiang
The word “Rangkiang” refers to the rice granary in the Minangkabau language. It symbolizes
Angsa Duo
According to legend, the Angso duo batik motif is a pair of swans that are believed to have led Princess
Honai
The Honai is inspired by the traditional house of the Papuan community living in
Teguh Bersatu
This batik motif shows the strength of the people of Kupang. It also represents a sense of
Merak Ngeram
The hatching peacock motif has a very deep meaning which refers to the sacrifice and
Wakatobi
It symbolizes the coastal beauty of the Wakatobi island and the symbol of Patra symbolizes
Gentala Arasy
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Tengkawang Ampiek
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Kerawang Tegak Aceh
The Vertical Upright (Kerawang Tegak) Motif symbolizes a person who has a strong
Tangerang Herang
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Insang Ikan
Insang refers to the gills of the fish. This is a typical pattern of Malay ethnic who inhabits
Bekantan Pakis
This motif represents Pakis Haji (Polystichum setiferum), an endemic plant in
Mahkota Siger
Siger is the crown of a noblewoman in ancient time. It is a symbol of femininity, strength, and
Taiganja
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Gigi Haruan Lidi
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