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Floating Batak House at Toba Lake

The floating Batak House (photo: Ministry of Tourism)

Floating Batak House at Toba Lake

When visiting Prapatan Beach, don’t miss the boat tours that adopt the concept of floating Batak house. With this boat, tourists can enjoy the beauty of Lake Toba and Samosir Island while learning the local customs. The floating vaganza is also equipped with fast-connected wifi and other VIP meeting facilities. Want to have a leisure meeting in a cultural scenic view? Bon Voyage!

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Floating Batak House

Tourist Attractions in North Sumatra

North Sumatra

Batik Motifs

Desa Na Ualu

The Gorga motif of Ualu Village is the symbol of the eight cardinal

Gorga Simeol-Meol

The Gorga Simeol-meol is a pattern of plant tendrils. it is regarded as a symbol of longevity and

Desa Na Tolu

The Desa Na Tolu characteristic pattern symbolizes the Batak philosophy of existence and

Penari Melayu

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

 

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Indonesian

Batik

Motifs

Besurek Rembulan

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

Tifa Papua

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

Tidayu

The name of this motif is the acronym of three ethnics namely,

Sekomandi

Its philosophical meaning is the eternal union which refers to a saying “until death do us part”

Hiu Taliyasan

Indonesia is also home to the world’s largest fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus). Hiu Taliyasan refers to

Sido Mulyo

Sidomulyo is one of the classical motifs, which is specifically used for the bride’s costume in

Gumin Tambun

Based on Hindu mythology, this motif symbolizes lucks, abundant wealth, and

Salakanagara

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

Karawo Mahkuta

Mahkuta refers to Gorontalo’s traditional crown. It represents noble characters of

Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)

The Batik motifs in Lampung are dominated by the acculturation of Buddhist and