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Siwalima Museum 

Siwalima Textile Museum  (Photo:Indonesia Kaya)

Siwalima Museum

The word “Siwalima” is composed of two words which have been taken from the history of the kingdoms which once developed in Maluku. “Siwa” makes reference to nine kingdoms formed in south Maluku and “lima” refers to the five ones in the northern part of the province. In Siwalima museum there are two buildings that showcase Maluku's culture.

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Siwalima Museum

Tourist Attractions in Maluku

Maluku

Batik Motifs

Pattimura

Pattimura is the name of an Indonesian hero who fought against colonialism in

Pala Salawaku

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

Tifa Totobuang

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

Pantai Ambon

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

 

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Batik

Motifs

Waruga

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

Sandeq

Sandeq Boat is a symbol of the maritime importance of the West Sulawesi region. The greatness of

Gonggong Beruntun

This motif illustrates that a person should maintain a positive attitude and

Jupri Kembang Teh

Kembang Teh illustrates the tendrils of tea plants that grow in the highlands of

Pantai Ambon

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

Penari Melayu

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

Tengkawang Ampiek

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

Awan Berarak

Awan Berarak is a combination of Dayak motifs and Malay patterns. The word ‘Awan Berarak’ means the

Kuda Kupang

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

Tangerang Herang

Tangerang Herang motif is a symbol of Tangerang city. The Tangerang Herang batik motif consists of