Cultural Destination

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Dayak Historical Objects in Balanga Museum (photo: allindonesiatourism)

Balanga Museum

Originally built as a regional museum, Balanga Museum has many collections on show and in storage, whether cultural, ethnographic, or archeological. As you step into the museum you can really perceive the atmosphere of Dayak people, and you can witness things that belong to some specific phases in the life of a Dayak since his birth.

Cultural Tourism Destination

Balanga Museum

Tourist Attractions in Central Kalimantan

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Muara Teweh City

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Central Kalimantan

Batik Motifs

Anggrek Tewu

This motif is created based on the local wisdom and philosophy of

Kaharingan

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

Enggang Dayak

Local people beliefs that hornbills are an incarnation of the Commander of the Birds. It has supernatural

Gumin Tambun

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

 

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Motifs

Rumah Mamuju

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

Lok Baintan Floating Market

As you can imagine, the most authentic thing is that you can buy things and even

Salakanagara

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

Pisang Bali

This batik motif is usually given by a person to his/her lover who is

Taiganja

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

Tifa Totobuang

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

Bintik Tujuh

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

Gurdo Solo

Gurdo or garuda bird is the mount of the Indian god Vishnu. As the Sun Bird,

Barong Bali

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat motif represents the marine life at Raja Ampat archipelago in