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Pariangan Cultural Village
The Pariangan Cultural Village (photo: Pesona Indonesia)
Pariangan Cultural Village
Nagari Pariangan has been declared as the most beautiful village in the world, according to Travel Budget, a tourism media based in New York, USA. This village has a beautiful natural and cultural landscape of an ancient Minangkabau village. This village was blessed with traditional community-based management which is able to preserve the common characteristics and cultural identity of West Sumatra. This place is also well-known as one of the most-favourite destinations during the annual international bicycle racing event, Tour de Singkarak. Nagari Pariangan can be reached in about three hours from Padang, the capital city of West Sumatra Province.
Tourist Attractions in West Sumatra
West Sumatra Grand Mosque
The Great Mosque of West Sumatra is characterized with its Minang-styled air ventilations to
Museum of Adityawarman
The museum was built to commemorate Adityawarman, a king of Minangkabau in
West Sumatra
Batik Motifs
Keluak Daun Pakis
The word “Keluak” is a Minang language which means twisted or tangled. The Motif of
Rangkiang
The word “Rangkiang” refers to the rice granary in the Minangkabau language. It symbolizes
Tanah Liek
The word “Tanah Liek” refers to clay in Minang language. It is also known as
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Sido Mulyo
Sidomulyo is one of the classical motifs, which is specifically used for the bride’s costume in
Gajah Way Kambas
The motif illustrates the Lampung’s natural reserve, the Way Kambas. it also symbolizes
Tifa Totobuang
The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called
Wakatobi
It symbolizes the coastal beauty of the Wakatobi island and the symbol of Patra symbolizes
Cengkeh
The clove flower motif is the main commodity of the Tolitoli Regency. This motif represents
Bultiya
The word ‘Bultiya’ is an acronym of the three major tribes in North Kalimantan, namely
Salakanagara
Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land
Gentala Arasy
Built as high as 80 meters, the tower also highlights the historical side of
Gedhog Kembang Waluh
a combination of Javanese cultural motif of the Majapahit kingdom (XII-XIV century) with
Rangkiang
The word “Rangkiang” refers to the rice granary in the Minangkabau language. It symbolizes
Teguh Bersatu
This batik motif shows the strength of the people of Kupang. It also represents a sense of
Bale Lumbu
This motif signifies the welfare of the ancient Sasak society. Bale also symbolizes the
Gonggong Siput
Gonggong (Strombus Turturella) is one type of sea snail found around
Biji Kopi
The coffee seeds motif illustrates the pride of local coffee specialities in
Daun Sirih
This motif illustrates betel leaves that are used by Lombok communities as traditional
Daun Lada Hitam
The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung
Rumah Mamuju
the Batik motif illustrates the house of Mamuju King with the stairs, located on the left of the wooden stage house
Dayak Taghol
Dayak Taghol has a distinctive style of four curved lines and small dots. This motif represents
Bomba Mawar
This motif means sacred love for family, kingdom, and God; It also illustrates
Kain Cual
Cual textile tradition has existed since the 17th century. The word “Cual” refers to
Kaharingan
The Kaharingan or ‘tree of life’ based on the Dayak tribes’ belief system. This tree symbolizes
Prada Papua
The word “Prada” in the Javanese-Indonesian dialect means a batik textile that
Karawo Mahkuta
Mahkuta refers to Gorontalo’s traditional crown. It represents noble characters of
La Galigo
La Galigo is a literary work of the Buginese Epic that has 300 thousand epic lines. It is considered even
Jumputan Bintang
The word Jumputan means the tie-dye technique, while the word “Bintang” refers to
Paqbarre Allo
The word “Barre” means round and “Allo” means the sunlight. This motif is interpreted as
Lontara
The Lontara script itself is a typical ancient script of Bugis and Makassar communities. History records that
Gurdo Solo
Gurdo or garuda bird is the mount of the Indian god Vishnu. As the Sun Bird,
Sero Tangga
The Sero Tangga illustrates an endearing feeling and sacrifices of a person to fulfil
Jupri Kembang Teh
Kembang Teh illustrates the tendrils of tea plants that grow in the highlands of
Hiu Taliyasan
Indonesia is also home to the world’s largest fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus). Hiu Taliyasan refers to
Enggang Dayak
Local people beliefs that hornbills are an incarnation of the Commander of the Birds. It has supernatural
Ukir Sentani
The Ukir motif is a batik motif that is inspired by various traditional Sentani wood carvings
Gonggong Beruntun
This motif illustrates that a person should maintain a positive attitude and
Parang Rusak
Another meaning behind this motif is an unconquerable spirit, symbolized by
Kasih Tak Sampai
‘Kasih Tak Sampai’ is an idiom in the Indonesian language which refers to
Leuit Sijimat
This motif reflects the daily activities of the Baduy tribe in Banten. The main ornaments of batik motif consist of:
Tongkonan
Toraja’s traditional house is called Tongkonan. Tongkonan is a place for
Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan
The motif illustrates the philosophy of the mangosteen fruit, which is
Mahkota Siger
Siger is the crown of a noblewoman in ancient time. It is a symbol of femininity, strength, and
Gumin Tambun
Based on Hindu mythology, this motif symbolizes lucks, abundant wealth, and
Bintik Tujuh
The Bintik Tujuh (Seven Dots) motif has 7 white spots and green color gradation as
Kuda Kupang
Horses symbolize wealth. It contains noble values of virtuous characters that bring
Insang Ikan
Insang refers to the gills of the fish. This is a typical pattern of Malay ethnic who inhabits
Burung Bidadari
Bidadari birds are endemic birds in Halmahera. This motif represents an
Daun Simpor
This motif is inspired by the Simpor plant (Dillenia Suffruticosa) which is a typical
Tenun Bima
The motifs are adopted from Bima woven textile. This pattern has received a great
Pattimura
Pattimura is the name of an Indonesian hero who fought against colonialism in
Taiganja
Taiganja is a precious gold pendant that shows the social status of the Kaili family. It is
Besurek Rembulan
This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe
Keluak Daun Pakis
The word “Keluak” is a Minang language which means twisted or tangled. The Motif of
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat motif represents the marine life at Raja Ampat archipelago in
Ikan tambal
The word “Ikan” refers to fish. The philosophical meaning of Ikan Tambal means is
Malinau Cultural Festival
You will witness a unique competition that might not be found other than in
Honai
The Honai is inspired by the traditional house of the Papuan community living in
Tubo Kelapa
Coconut tree is a symbol of a good character and strong mentality. It illustrates the more success a person, the more
Pala Salawaku
This motif illustrates the unique weapons of the Maluku region, namely
Gamolan
This motif illustrates Gamolan, a bamboo musical instrument of Lampung that is
Tikar Natuna
The Tikar Natuna motif is adapted from the traditional making of pandanus mats in
Buketan Bali
The Balinese bouquet (Buketan Bali) is a floral arrangement and the name is
Angsa Duo
According to legend, the Angso duo batik motif is a pair of swans that are believed to have led Princess
Tengkawang Ampiek
With its many advantages, the Dayaks use this leaf in ritual ceremonies. This plant is a symbol of
Pati-Pati Pinehiku
It symbolizes the hierarchy in society and the social status of the Mekongga
Sandeq
Sandeq Boat is a symbol of the maritime importance of the West Sulawesi region. The greatness of
Karawo Pinang
Pinang refers to the Palm areca tree. This motif is considered as the original
Besurek Rafflesia
The term “Basurek” refers to a textile that contains letters or inscriptions
Kaganga Tanah Rejang
If Batik Besurek combines Arabic calligraphy motifs, then the Kaganga batik takes
Parang Seling
Parang Seling or “alternating daggers” is a royal batik motif. It is a feminine variant of
Lipaq Sabe
Lipaq Saqbe contains a simple geometric classical motif with various flower decorations. This textile is
Sekomandi
Its philosophical meaning is the eternal union which refers to a saying “until death do us part”
Awan Berarak
Awan Berarak is a combination of Dayak motifs and Malay patterns. The word ‘Awan Berarak’ means the

