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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

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,

 

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Jagung

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

Rutun Penyu

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

Merak Lasem

The peacock is considered to be the king of the birds. It represents

Tidayu

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

Tubo Kelapa

Coconut tree is a symbol of a good character and strong mentality. It illustrates the more success a person, the more

Gajah Mungkur

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

Lipaq Sabe

Lipaq Saqbe contains a simple geometric classical motif with various flower decorations. This textile is

Sero Tangga

The Sero Tangga illustrates an endearing feeling and sacrifices of a person to fulfil

Taiganja

Taiganja is a precious gold pendant that shows the social status of the Kaili family. It is

Bultiya

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