Cultural Destination

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Pasuk Kameloh in Palangkaraya City

Pasuk Kameloh Park in Palangkaraya city (photo: Tribunnews.Faturohman)

The landscape of Palangkaraya city (photo: Jhoni Prihanto.Kaltengpos)

Palangkaraya City

Palangkaraya city is another unique destination you cannot miss in Central Kalimantan. This modern and vibrant city also offers different and meaningful experiences to learn local wisdom with friendly Dayak communities in the city. One of its iconic spots is the Pasuk Kameloh Park. From here you could gaze a panoramic view of the beautiful sunset, a combination of green space with the traditional dome-roofed mosque as typical Palangkaraya architecture. It is also an outdoor cultural park where local urban arts are exhibited and performed. You can enjoy the breezing air and eat delicious dishes by the river.

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Palangkaraya City

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Batik Motifs

Gumin Tambun

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

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

 

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Tifa Papua

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

Tidayu

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

Merak Ngeram

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

Ondel-ondel

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

Kaganga Tanah Rejang

If Batik Besurek combines Arabic calligraphy motifs, then the Kaganga batik takes

Wirasat

Wirasat or divine inspiration is a gift from God. This inspiration is symbolized by

Lok Baintan Floating Market

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

Sekomandi

Its philosophical meaning is the eternal union which refers to a saying “until death do us part”

Tenun Bima

The motifs are adopted from Bima woven textile. This pattern has received a great

Tifa Totobuang

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called