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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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Tengkawang Ampiek

With its many advantages, the Dayaks use this leaf in ritual ceremonies. This plant is a symbol of

Enggang Dayak

Local people beliefs that hornbills are an incarnation of the Commander of the Birds. It has supernatural

Kuda Kupang

Horses symbolize wealth. It contains noble values of virtuous characters that bring

Malinau Cultural Festival

You will witness a unique competition that might not be found other than in

Karawo Pinang

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

Abimanyu Prince

This motif implies a hope that the wearer will have the wisdom of

Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan

The motif illustrates the philosophy of the mangosteen fruit, which is

Jumputan Bintang

The word Jumputan means the tie-dye technique, while the word “Bintang” refers to

Tifa Totobuang

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

Ondel-ondel

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies