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Aceh Tsunami Museum

The Aceh Tsunami Museum (photo: Aceh Tourism)

Inside the museum (photo: @travelingyuk)

Aceh Tsunami Museum

Aceh Tsunami Museum is a memorial monument of the biggest Tsunami calamity that happened in 2004. The museum was designed by a renowned Indonesian Architect, Ridwan Kamil. The museum is a center for education, exhibitions, disaster mitigation, and emergency shelter when a tsunami strikes.

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Aceh Tsunami Museum

Tourist Attractions in Aceh

Aceh Batik Motifs

Pintu Aceh

The motif is inspired by Aceh’s traditional architecture that has

Ceplok Gayo Aceh

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

Kerawang Datar

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

Kerawang Tegak Aceh

The Vertical Upright (Kerawang Tegak) Motif symbolizes a person who has a strong

 

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Kalo Sara

Kalo Sara is a sacred motif for Tolaki ethnic. It is considered as

Awan Larat Riau

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Wakatobi

It symbolizes the coastal beauty of the Wakatobi island and the symbol of Patra symbolizes

Gurdo Solo

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

Leuit Sijimat

This motif reflects the daily activities of the Baduy tribe in Banten. The main ornaments of batik motif consist of:

Teguh Bersatu

This batik motif shows the strength of the people of Kupang. It also represents a sense of

Bomba Mawar

This motif means sacred love for family, kingdom, and God; It also illustrates

Tikar Natuna

The Tikar Natuna motif is adapted from the traditional making of pandanus mats in

Honai

The Honai is inspired by the traditional house of the Papuan community living in

Pisang Bali

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