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Betang Traditional House

Betang Traditional House of Dayak Community in Pontianak City (photo: Ricky Rahmanto)

Betang Traditional House

The Betang house is the traditional Dayak Great House, and it contains a lot of its spiritual and pragmatical expressions. Each directionality, material, decoration, and measurement conforms to a specific native religious principle. Betang House is the heart of the social and cultural life of the Dayak. In this huge building, whole clans live together harmoniously. All agreements are made for the common welfare and the welfare of each individual, and “togetherness” is considered to be the most important value.

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Betang Traditional House

Tourist Attractions in West Kalimantan

West Kalimantan

Batik Motifs

Insang Ikan

Insang refers to the gills of the fish. This is a typical pattern of Malay ethnic who inhabits

Dayak Kamang

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

Tidayu

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

Awan Berarak

Awan Berarak is a combination of Dayak motifs and Malay patterns. The word ‘Awan Berarak’ means the

 

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Indonesian

Batik

Motifs

Bunga Raye

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

Pantai Ambon

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

Gumin Tambun

Based on Hindu mythology, this motif symbolizes lucks, abundant wealth, and

Bultiya

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

Rangkiang

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

Prada Papua

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

Kalo Sara

Kalo Sara is a sacred motif for Tolaki ethnic. It is considered as

Hiu Taliyasan

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

Durian Pecah

Broken Durian motifs depict the foundation of faith. The second half signifies the mastery of

Ake Patra

Ake is related to the divinity and the composition of the universe. It is a symbol of