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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

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Batik Motifs

Awan Berarak

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

Insang Ikan

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

Tidayu

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

Dayak Kamang

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

 

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Tanah Liek

The word “Tanah Liek” refers to clay in Minang language. It is also known as

Karawo Pinang

Pinang refers to the Palm areca tree. This motif is considered as the original

Burung Bidadari

Bidadari birds are endemic birds in Halmahera. This motif represents an

Buketan Bali

The Balinese bouquet (Buketan Bali) is a floral arrangement and the name is

Tabir Tanjung

Tanjung flower is a type of Cherry tree flower, which is commonly found in

Kain Cual

Cual textile tradition has existed since the 17th century. The word “Cual” refers to

Kerawang Datar

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

Samudra

This art painting means to be strong-willed person to pursue

Merak Ngeram

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

Pala Salawaku

This motif illustrates the unique weapons of the Maluku region, namely