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Kota Tua - Jakarta Old Town

The Jakarta Old Town (photo: @Pesona.Travel)

Kota Tua - Jakarta Old Town

This ancient trading community was the seed of Jakarta as the capital city. It is the biggest Chinatown area in Jakarta, and it hosts a lot of historical and cultural occurrences even since before the time of the Dutch occupation. As the name already suggests, there are many historical buildings that were built in the colonialism era that are still standing. You can rent vintage bicycle at a museum and visit other museums next to it. There are also many cosy restaurants in this place that serve authentic Chinese-Jakarta culinary delights, as well as unique vintage photo gallery exhibitions. 

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Kota Tua - Jakarta Old Town

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Batik Motifs

Salakanagara

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

Rasamala

The Rasamala Batik motif is associated with a story when the Dutch came

Ondel-ondel

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

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Motifs

Ake Patra

Ake is related to the divinity and the composition of the universe. It is a symbol of

Karawo Pinang

Pinang refers to the Palm areca tree. This motif is considered as the original

Manguni Minahasa

Manguni is identified as the symbol of the Minahasa people. Manguni is known as a

Daun Simpor

This motif is inspired by the Simpor plant (Dillenia Suffruticosa) which is a typical

Pintu Aceh

The motif is inspired by Aceh’s traditional architecture that has

Pinawetengan

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

Bultiya

The word ‘Bultiya’ is an acronym of the three major tribes in North Kalimantan, namely

Parang Seling

Parang Seling or “alternating daggers” is a royal batik motif. It is a feminine variant of

Singayaksa

The Singayaksa motif comes from the name of a place where Sultan Hasanuddin used to

Pala Salawaku

This motif illustrates the unique weapons of the Maluku region, namely