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Ternate City (photo: @Ilhamarch/goodnewsfromindonesia)

 Ternate City

As one of the main cities in North Maluku, this city is quite popular among tourists. Located on the slope of the Gamalama volcano, this city offers various activities to do such as tracking on the hill, or you can have a walk around the most important historical spots of the town.

Cultural Tourism Destination

Ternate City

Tourist Attractions in North Maluku

North Maluku

Batik Motifs

Tubo Kelapa

Coconut tree is a symbol of a good character and strong mentality. It illustrates the more success a person, the more

Burung Bidadari

Bidadari birds are endemic birds in Halmahera. This motif represents an

Alam Pantai

The word “Alam Pantai” refers to the natural beauty of

 

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Bintik Tujuh

The Bintik Tujuh (Seven Dots) motif has 7 white spots and green color gradation as

Durian Pecah

Broken Durian motifs depict the foundation of faith. The second half signifies the mastery of

Lipaq Sabe

Lipaq Saqbe contains a simple geometric classical motif with various flower decorations. This textile is

Sekar Jati

Sekar means flower and Jati refers to teak trees that symbolizes a strong mental character that

Barong Bali

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

Biji Kopi

The coffee seeds motif illustrates the pride of local coffee specialities in

Honai

The Honai is inspired by the traditional house of the Papuan community living in

Tanah Liek

The word “Tanah Liek” refers to clay in Minang language. It is also known as

Merak Ngeram

The hatching peacock motif has a very deep meaning which refers to the sacrifice and

Penari Melayu

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in