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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.
Tourist Attractions in Aceh
Putro Phang Royal Garden
Putro Phang Royal Garden is an expression of love built during the era of
Aceh Gayo Premium Coffee Festival
Gayo Aceh Arabica coffee is the best premium organic coffee in the world, recognized by
Baiturrahman Historical Grand Mosque
The Grand Mosque of Aceh was built in 1612 during the reign of
Aceh Batik Motifs
Kerawang Tegak Aceh
The Vertical Upright (Kerawang Tegak) Motif symbolizes a person who has a strong
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Kain Cual
Cual textile tradition has existed since the 17th century. The word “Cual” refers to
Awan Berarak
Awan Berarak is a combination of Dayak motifs and Malay patterns. The word ‘Awan Berarak’ means the
Dayak Kamang
Kamang motif is generally found in the Dayak tribe shield because it is believed to
Singayaksa
The Singayaksa motif comes from the name of a place where Sultan Hasanuddin used to
Lipaq Sabe
Lipaq Saqbe contains a simple geometric classical motif with various flower decorations. This textile is
Bultiya
The word ‘Bultiya’ is an acronym of the three major tribes in North Kalimantan, namely
Teguh Bersatu
This batik motif shows the strength of the people of Kupang. It also represents a sense of
Dayak Taghol
Dayak Taghol has a distinctive style of four curved lines and small dots. This motif represents
Angsa Duo
According to legend, the Angso duo batik motif is a pair of swans that are believed to have led Princess
Daun Lada Hitam
The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung
Pala Salawaku
This motif illustrates the unique weapons of the Maluku region, namely
Burung Bidadari
Bidadari birds are endemic birds in Halmahera. This motif represents an
Ukir Sentani
The Ukir motif is a batik motif that is inspired by various traditional Sentani wood carvings
Buketan Bali
The Balinese bouquet (Buketan Bali) is a floral arrangement and the name is
Kaganga Tanah Rejang
If Batik Besurek combines Arabic calligraphy motifs, then the Kaganga batik takes
Gamolan
This motif illustrates Gamolan, a bamboo musical instrument of Lampung that is
Pucuk Rebung Riau
Pucuk Rebung symbolizes heart determination in achieving goals, good luck, and
Tifa Totobuang
The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called
Parang Rusak
Another meaning behind this motif is an unconquerable spirit, symbolized by
Sido Mulyo
Sidomulyo is one of the classical motifs, which is specifically used for the bride’s costume in
Bekantan Pakis
This motif represents Pakis Haji (Polystichum setiferum), an endemic plant in
Tanah Liek
The word “Tanah Liek” refers to clay in Minang language. It is also known as
Biji Kopi
The coffee seeds motif illustrates the pride of local coffee specialities in
Prada Papua
The word “Prada” in the Javanese-Indonesian dialect means a batik textile that
Bomba Mawar
This motif means sacred love for family, kingdom, and God; It also illustrates
Lontara
The Lontara script itself is a typical ancient script of Bugis and Makassar communities. History records that
Manguni Minahasa
Manguni is identified as the symbol of the Minahasa people. Manguni is known as a
Gorga Simeol-Meol
The Gorga Simeol-meol is a pattern of plant tendrils. it is regarded as a symbol of longevity and
Besurek Rafflesia
The term “Basurek” refers to a textile that contains letters or inscriptions
Pati-Pati Pinehiku
It symbolizes the hierarchy in society and the social status of the Mekongga
Gajah Way Kambas
The motif illustrates the Lampung’s natural reserve, the Way Kambas. it also symbolizes
Karawo Mahkuta
Mahkuta refers to Gorontalo’s traditional crown. It represents noble characters of
Tenun Bima
The motifs are adopted from Bima woven textile. This pattern has received a great
Leuit Sijimat
This motif reflects the daily activities of the Baduy tribe in Banten. The main ornaments of batik motif consist of:
Ikan tambal
The word “Ikan” refers to fish. The philosophical meaning of Ikan Tambal means is
Tongkonan
Toraja’s traditional house is called Tongkonan. Tongkonan is a place for
Merak Ngeram
The hatching peacock motif has a very deep meaning which refers to the sacrifice and
Bale Lumbu
This motif signifies the welfare of the ancient Sasak society. Bale also symbolizes the
Sero Tangga
The Sero Tangga illustrates an endearing feeling and sacrifices of a person to fulfil
Srimanganti
The name of the Srimanganti motif is derived from Palace’s hallway that connects to
Tikar Natuna
The Tikar Natuna motif is adapted from the traditional making of pandanus mats in
Gumin Tambun
Based on Hindu mythology, this motif symbolizes lucks, abundant wealth, and
Mahkota Siger
Siger is the crown of a noblewoman in ancient time. It is a symbol of femininity, strength, and
Pinawetengan
The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in
Honai
The Honai is inspired by the traditional house of the Papuan community living in
Gonggong Beruntun
This motif illustrates that a person should maintain a positive attitude and
Enggang Dayak
Local people beliefs that hornbills are an incarnation of the Commander of the Birds. It has supernatural
Hiu Taliyasan
Indonesia is also home to the world’s largest fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus). Hiu Taliyasan refers to
Wakatobi
It symbolizes the coastal beauty of the Wakatobi island and the symbol of Patra symbolizes
Desa Na Tolu
The Desa Na Tolu characteristic pattern symbolizes the Batak philosophy of existence and
Bintik Tujuh
The Bintik Tujuh (Seven Dots) motif has 7 white spots and green color gradation as
Daun Sirih
This motif illustrates betel leaves that are used by Lombok communities as traditional
Kawung
The Kawung motif was created by Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo (1593 – 1645) as a symbolic gift for
Sekar Jati
Sekar means flower and Jati refers to teak trees that symbolizes a strong mental character that
Ake Patra
Ake is related to the divinity and the composition of the universe. It is a symbol of
Parang Seling
Parang Seling or “alternating daggers” is a royal batik motif. It is a feminine variant of
Paqbarre Allo
The word “Barre” means round and “Allo” means the sunlight. This motif is interpreted as
Gurdo Solo
Gurdo or garuda bird is the mount of the Indian god Vishnu. As the Sun Bird,
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
Tubo Kelapa
Coconut tree is a symbol of a good character and strong mentality. It illustrates the more success a person, the more
Insang Ikan
Insang refers to the gills of the fish. This is a typical pattern of Malay ethnic who inhabits
Jupri Kembang Teh
Kembang Teh illustrates the tendrils of tea plants that grow in the highlands of
Kuda Kupang
Horses symbolize wealth. It contains noble values of virtuous characters that bring
Kasih Tak Sampai
‘Kasih Tak Sampai’ is an idiom in the Indonesian language which refers to
Jumputan Bintang
The word Jumputan means the tie-dye technique, while the word “Bintang” refers to
Wirasat
Wirasat or divine inspiration is a gift from God. This inspiration is symbolized by
Gonggong Siput
Gonggong (Strombus Turturella) is one type of sea snail found around
Pattimura
Pattimura is the name of an Indonesian hero who fought against colonialism in
Gedhog Kembang Waluh
a combination of Javanese cultural motif of the Majapahit kingdom (XII-XIV century) with



