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Minahasa Traditional Costume (Photo: @Indonesia Kaya)

Pinawetengan Museum

Pinawetengan Museum displays various collections, ranging from pre-historic relics, ancient Minahasa tribal objects, to Dutch colonial relics. Located 4 kilometers from the museum, the prehistoric site of Watu Pinawetengan has existed since 1000 BC. It is considered a sacred site and the birthplace of Minahasa ethnic.

Cultural Tourism Destination

Pinawetengan Museum

Tourist Attractions in North Sulawesi

North Sulawesi

Batik Motifs

Manguni Minahasa

Manguni is identified as the symbol of the Minahasa people. Manguni is known as a

Tari Kabasaran

the Kabasaran dance is a sacred dance performed in the

Pinawetengan

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

Waruga

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

 

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Motifs

Burung Bidadari

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

Jumputan Bintang

The word Jumputan means the tie-dye technique, while the word “Bintang” refers to

Banji Cirebon

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

Dayak Taghol

Dayak Taghol has a distinctive style of four curved lines and small dots. This motif represents

Pucuk Mekar

This motive reflects the joy and gratitude to God over the grace of

Buketan Bali

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

Gonggong Beruntun

This motif illustrates that a person should maintain a positive attitude and

Daun Lada Hitam

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

Parang Seling

Parang Seling or “alternating daggers” is a royal batik motif. It is a feminine variant of

Gorga Simeol-Meol

The Gorga Simeol-meol is a pattern of plant tendrils. it is regarded as a symbol of longevity and