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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

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

Pala Salawaku

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

 

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Indonesian

Batik

Motifs

Pattimura

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

Salakanagara

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

Gedhog Kembang Waluh

a combination of Javanese cultural motif of the Majapahit kingdom (XII-XIV century) with

Jupri Kembang Teh

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

Ceplok Gayo Aceh

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

Leuit Sijimat

This motif reflects the daily activities of the Baduy tribe in Banten. The main ornaments of batik motif consist of:

Srimanganti

The name of the Srimanganti motif is derived from Palace’s hallway that connects to

Gonggong Beruntun

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

Tongkonan

Toraja’s traditional house is called Tongkonan. Tongkonan is a place for

Manguni Minahasa

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