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Museum of Mulawarman, Tenggarong City (photo: Diksi)

Museum of Mulawarman 

Do you want to explore Dayak culture across centuries? The Mulawarman Museum in Tenggarong city is the right museum to visit. This museum has one of the most complete collections in Indonesia. There is also a duplicate of the Lembuswana mythological statue, which is a symbol of the kingdom of Kutai Kartanegara. This museum was built by adopting the traditional architecture of the Dayak tribe in Kutai. Prepare to be amazed!

Cultural Tourism Destination

Museum of Mulawarman 

Tourist Attractions in East Kalimantan

East Kalimantan

Batik Motifs

Tengkawang Ampiek

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

Kuntul Perak

Kuntul Perak refers to Egret Silver Bird. This bird is a Kalimantan endemic animal that becomes the

Rutun Penyu

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

Hiu Taliyasan

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

 

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Gonggong Beruntun

This motif illustrates that a person should maintain a positive attitude and

Abimanyu Prince

This motif implies a hope that the wearer will have the wisdom of

Tenun Bima

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

Kerawang Datar

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

Rasamala

The Rasamala Batik motif is associated with a story when the Dutch came

Gamolan

This motif illustrates Gamolan, a bamboo musical instrument of Lampung that is

Bekantan Pakis

This motif represents Pakis Haji (Polystichum setiferum), an endemic plant in

Pucuk Rebung Riau

Pucuk Rebung symbolizes heart determination in achieving goals, good luck, and

Bintik Tujuh

The Bintik Tujuh (Seven Dots) motif has 7 white spots and green color gradation as

Rumah Mamuju

the Batik motif illustrates the house of Mamuju King with the stairs, located on the left of the wooden stage house