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Al Mashun Historical Mosque of Medan

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Al Mashun Historical Mosque of Medan

The historic mosque is a relic of the Sultanate of Deli. It was built during the reign of Sultan Ma’mun Al Rasyid Perkasa Alam in 1906, and it was designed by architects from the Netherlands. The historic building is an elegant mixture of Indian, European, and Malay cultures.

Cultural Tourism Destination

Al Mashun Historical Mosque of Medan 

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Batik Motifs

Gorga Simeol-Meol

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

Desa Na Ualu

The Gorga motif of Ualu Village is the symbol of the eight cardinal

Desa Na Tolu

The Desa Na Tolu characteristic pattern symbolizes the Batak philosophy of existence and

Penari Melayu

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

 

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Gonggong Beruntun

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

Teluk Tomini

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

Mega Mendung

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

Rasamala

The Rasamala Batik motif is associated with a story when the Dutch came

Tenun Bima

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

Gentala Arasy

Built as high as 80 meters, the tower also highlights the historical side of

Raja Ampat

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

Lontara

The Lontara script itself is a typical ancient script of Bugis and Makassar communities. History records that

Merak Ngeram

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

Pala Salawaku

This motif illustrates the unique weapons of the Maluku region, namely