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Aceh Gayo Premium Coffee Festival

The Aceh coffee festival (photo: Banda Aceh Tourism)
Aceh Gayo Premium Coffee Festival
Gayo Aceh Arabica coffee is the best premium organic coffee in the world, as widely recognized by the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE). Aceh province government holds an annual festival to celebrate the coffee tradition, called “A Cup of Aceh Coffee, A Million Flavors”. This festival is one of the long-awaited events by world coffee vendors and connoisseurs. In the festival, you could taste some varieties of premium coffee products, such as honey coffee, Aceh traditional coffee of Kupi Khop and Kupi Sareng, palm coffee, Arabica, and Robusta coffee. In 2018, the event was held from the 15th until 17th December 2018. Keep abreast for the next coffee festival in Aceh!
Tourist Attractions in Aceh
Aceh Tsunami Museum
The Aceh Tsunami Museum is a memorial monument of the biggest Tsunami disaster that
Putro Phang Royal Garden
Putro Phang Royal Garden is an expression of love built during the era of
Baiturrahman Historical Grand Mosque
The Grand Mosque of Aceh was built in 1612 during the reign of
Aceh Batik Motifs
Kerawang Tegak Aceh
The Vertical Upright (Kerawang Tegak) Motif symbolizes a person who has a strong
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Bekantan Pakis
This motif represents Pakis Haji (Polystichum setiferum), an endemic plant in
Ikan tambal
The word “Ikan” refers to fish. The philosophical meaning of Ikan Tambal means is
Jumputan Bintang
The word Jumputan means the tie-dye technique, while the word “Bintang” refers to
Buketan Bali
The Balinese bouquet (Buketan Bali) is a floral arrangement and the name is
Dayak Taghol
Dayak Taghol has a distinctive style of four curved lines and small dots. This motif represents
Sero Tangga
The Sero Tangga illustrates an endearing feeling and sacrifices of a person to fulfil
Gedhog Kembang Waluh
a combination of Javanese cultural motif of the Majapahit kingdom (XII-XIV century) with
Kerawang Tegak Aceh
The Vertical Upright (Kerawang Tegak) Motif symbolizes a person who has a strong
Tabir Tanjung
Tanjung flower is a type of Cherry tree flower, which is commonly found in
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat motif represents the marine life at Raja Ampat archipelago in
Srimanganti
The name of the Srimanganti motif is derived from Palace’s hallway that connects to
Kaganga Tanah Rejang
If Batik Besurek combines Arabic calligraphy motifs, then the Kaganga batik takes
Lontara
The Lontara script itself is a typical ancient script of Bugis and Makassar communities. History records that
Gentala Arasy
Built as high as 80 meters, the tower also highlights the historical side of
Sekar Jati
Sekar means flower and Jati refers to teak trees that symbolizes a strong mental character that
Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)
The Batik motifs in Lampung are dominated by the acculturation of Buddhist and
Bale Lumbu
This motif signifies the welfare of the ancient Sasak society. Bale also symbolizes the
Parang Rusak
Another meaning behind this motif is an unconquerable spirit, symbolized by
Tangerang Herang
Tangerang Herang motif is a symbol of Tangerang city. The Tangerang Herang batik motif consists of
Burung Bidadari
Bidadari birds are endemic birds in Halmahera. This motif represents an
Tanah Liek
The word “Tanah Liek” refers to clay in Minang language. It is also known as
Gonggong Beruntun
This motif illustrates that a person should maintain a positive attitude and
Ake Patra
Ake is related to the divinity and the composition of the universe. It is a symbol of
Ukir Sentani
The Ukir motif is a batik motif that is inspired by various traditional Sentani wood carvings
Keluak Daun Pakis
The word “Keluak” is a Minang language which means twisted or tangled. The Motif of
Kawung
The Kawung motif was created by Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo (1593 – 1645) as a symbolic gift for
Parang Seling
Parang Seling or “alternating daggers” is a royal batik motif. It is a feminine variant of
Desa Na Tolu
The Desa Na Tolu characteristic pattern symbolizes the Batak philosophy of existence and
Daun Simpor
This motif is inspired by the Simpor plant (Dillenia Suffruticosa) which is a typical
Mahkota Siger
Siger is the crown of a noblewoman in ancient time. It is a symbol of femininity, strength, and
Enggang Dayak
Local people beliefs that hornbills are an incarnation of the Commander of the Birds. It has supernatural
Sido Mulyo
Sidomulyo is one of the classical motifs, which is specifically used for the bride’s costume in
Kuda Kupang
Horses symbolize wealth. It contains noble values of virtuous characters that bring
Manguni Minahasa
Manguni is identified as the symbol of the Minahasa people. Manguni is known as a
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
Gigi Haruan Lidi
The Gigi Haruan Lidi motif is taken from the name of the cork fish and is a symbol of
Rangkiang
The word “Rangkiang” refers to the rice granary in the Minangkabau language. It symbolizes
Prada Papua
The word “Prada” in the Javanese-Indonesian dialect means a batik textile that
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
Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan
The motif illustrates the philosophy of the mangosteen fruit, which is
Gamolan
This motif illustrates Gamolan, a bamboo musical instrument of Lampung that is
Tubo Kelapa
Coconut tree is a symbol of a good character and strong mentality. It illustrates the more success a person, the more
Durian Pecah
Broken Durian motifs depict the foundation of faith. The second half signifies the mastery of
Bultiya
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Lipaq Sabe
Lipaq Saqbe contains a simple geometric classical motif with various flower decorations. This textile is
Biji Kopi
The coffee seeds motif illustrates the pride of local coffee specialities in
Rumah Mamuju
the Batik motif illustrates the house of Mamuju King with the stairs, located on the left of the wooden stage house
Pala Salawaku
This motif illustrates the unique weapons of the Maluku region, namely
Cengkeh
The clove flower motif is the main commodity of the Tolitoli Regency. This motif represents
Tikar Natuna
The Tikar Natuna motif is adapted from the traditional making of pandanus mats in
Pattimura
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Hiu Taliyasan
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Pinawetengan
The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in
Karawo Pinang
Pinang refers to the Palm areca tree. This motif is considered as the original
La Galigo
La Galigo is a literary work of the Buginese Epic that has 300 thousand epic lines. It is considered even
Honai
The Honai is inspired by the traditional house of the Papuan community living in
Taiganja
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Sandeq
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Sekomandi
Its philosophical meaning is the eternal union which refers to a saying “until death do us part”
Leuit Sijimat
This motif reflects the daily activities of the Baduy tribe in Banten. The main ornaments of batik motif consist of:
Jupri Kembang Teh
Kembang Teh illustrates the tendrils of tea plants that grow in the highlands of
Wakatobi
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Gajah Way Kambas
The motif illustrates the Lampung’s natural reserve, the Way Kambas. it also symbolizes
Pati-Pati Pinehiku
It symbolizes the hierarchy in society and the social status of the Mekongga
Tengkawang Ampiek
With its many advantages, the Dayaks use this leaf in ritual ceremonies. This plant is a symbol of
Gonggong Siput
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Pucuk Rebung Riau
Pucuk Rebung symbolizes heart determination in achieving goals, good luck, and
Daun Lada Hitam
The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung
Bomba Mawar
This motif means sacred love for family, kingdom, and God; It also illustrates
Kasih Tak Sampai
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Gurdo Solo
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Tongkonan
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Kaharingan
The Kaharingan or ‘tree of life’ based on the Dayak tribes’ belief system. This tree symbolizes
Angsa Duo
According to legend, the Angso duo batik motif is a pair of swans that are believed to have led Princess