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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

Pintu Aceh

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

Kerawang Tegak Aceh

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

Ceplok Gayo Aceh

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

Kerawang Datar

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

 

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Kuda Sepasang

For the people of Kupang, having a strong horse is a matter of

Lipaq Sabe

Lipaq Saqbe contains a simple geometric classical motif with various flower decorations. This textile is

Waruga

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

Sero Tangga

The Sero Tangga illustrates an endearing feeling and sacrifices of a person to fulfil

Sinaran

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

Pucuk Mekar

This motive reflects the joy and gratitude to God over the grace of

Penari Melayu

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

Prada Papua

The word “Prada” in the Javanese-Indonesian dialect means a batik textile that

Desa Na Ualu

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

Kaharingan

The Kaharingan or ‘tree of life’ based on the Dayak tribes’ belief system. This tree symbolizes