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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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Penari Melayu

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

Merak Ngeram

The hatching peacock motif has a very deep meaning which refers to the sacrifice and

Dayak Kamang

Kamang motif is generally found in the Dayak tribe shield because it is believed to

Hiu Taliyasan

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

Pattimura

Pattimura is the name of an Indonesian hero who fought against colonialism in

Srimanganti

The name of the Srimanganti motif is derived from Palace’s hallway that connects to

Kaharingan

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

Biji Kopi

The coffee seeds motif illustrates the pride of local coffee specialities in

Malinau Cultural Festival

You will witness a unique competition that might not be found other than in

Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan

The motif illustrates the philosophy of the mangosteen fruit, which is