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Aceh Tsunami Museum

The Aceh Tsunami Museum (photo: Aceh Tourism)

Inside the museum (photo: @travelingyuk)

Aceh Tsunami Museum

Aceh Tsunami Museum is a memorial monument of the biggest Tsunami calamity that happened in 2004. The museum was designed by a renowned Indonesian Architect, Ridwan Kamil. The museum is a center for education, exhibitions, disaster mitigation, and emergency shelter when a tsunami strikes.

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Aceh Tsunami Museum

Tourist Attractions in Aceh

Aceh Batik Motifs

Kerawang Datar

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

Kerawang Tegak Aceh

The Vertical Upright (Kerawang Tegak) Motif symbolizes a person who has a strong

Pintu Aceh

The motif is inspired by Aceh’s traditional architecture that has

Ceplok Gayo Aceh

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

 

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Batik

Motifs

Honai

The Honai is inspired by the traditional house of the Papuan community living in

Tidayu

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

Gedhog Kembang Waluh

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

Lontara

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

Tengkawang Ampiek

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

Bultiya

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

Tenun Bima

The motifs are adopted from Bima woven textile. This pattern has received a great

Awan Larat Riau

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Gajah Way Kambas

The motif illustrates the Lampung’s natural reserve, the Way Kambas. it also symbolizes

Rangkiang

The word “Rangkiang” refers to the rice granary in the Minangkabau language. It symbolizes