Cultural Destination

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Honai Traditional Houses in Baliem Valley, Papua (photo: @Philomène Martinelli/Wikipedia)

Baliem Valley, Papua (photo: @Detik.net)

Local Communities in Baliem Valley, Papua (photo: @Pesona Indonesia)

Baliem Valley

Apart from the breathtaking view you can enjoy here, Baliem Valley is the house of many tribes such as Lani, Yali and Dani. These tribes usually hold a dance performance called “the war dance” which is not a real war. Behind this performance there is an ancient philosophy stating that “your tomorrow must be better than your present”.

Cultural Tourism Destination

Baliem Valley

Tourist Attractions in Papua

Papua

Batik Motifs

Asmat Papua

The batik motif illustrates the Asmat’s sacred tribal motifs that are

Tifa Papua

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

Kamaro Timika

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

Ukir Sentani

The Ukir motif is a batik motif that is inspired by various traditional Sentani wood carvings

 

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Batik

Motifs

Abimanyu Prince

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

Daun Simpor

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

Daun Lada Hitam

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

Tongkonan

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

Pati-Pati Pinehiku

It symbolizes the hierarchy in society and the social status of the Mekongga

Kawung

The Kawung motif was created by Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo (1593 – 1645) as a symbolic gift for

Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat motif represents the marine life at Raja Ampat archipelago in

Bultiya

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

Pinawetengan

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

Lontara

The Lontara script itself is a typical ancient script of Bugis and Makassar communities. History records that