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Ammatoa Indigenous Village

Ammatoa Indigenous Village (Photo: CeritaFebrian)

Kajang community in Ammatoa Village (Photo: @educationtech)

Ammatoa Indigenous Village

As soon as you enter in this village you can really perceive the locals’ willingness to have you in their village. In fact you will find something which tells “Welcome to Ammatoa Indigenous Village”. This village is inhabited by the Kajang tribe, which is one of the oldest tribe existed in Indonesian archipelago. When exploring the village, if you notice, most houses have similar shape and follow the same direction. Kajang tribe is known for their local wisdom to communicate with nature. In addition, they have a typical traditional ceremony that is practised to reveal one’s lies. The villains and those whose lies are proven during the ceremony will be punished according to the custom. Black is the typical colour used by local villagers, as it is  considered as the metaphor of truth and honesty. Do you want to experience another cultural sensation? Come here and feel the difference!

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Sekomandi

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Malinau Cultural Festival

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Awan Larat Riau

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Salakanagara

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Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan

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Kuda Kupang

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Ikan tambal

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Taiganja

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Alam Pantai

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Barong Bali

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Kalo Sara

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Pala Salawaku

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Karawo Mahkuta

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Tabir Tanjung

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Kerawang Tegak Aceh

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Merak Ngeram

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Sekar Jati

Sekar means flower and Jati refers to teak trees that symbolizes a strong mental character that

Bintik Tujuh

The Bintik Tujuh (Seven Dots) motif has 7 white spots and green color gradation as

Wakatobi

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Singayaksa

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Karawo Pinang

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‘Kasih Tak Sampai’ is an idiom in the Indonesian language which refers to

Banji Cirebon

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Parang Rusak

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Tengkawang Ampiek

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Pantai Ambon

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

Rutun Penyu

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

Samudra

This art painting means to be strong-willed person to pursue

Raja Ampat

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

Rasamala

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

Jumputan Bintang

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

Rangkiang

The word “Rangkiang” refers to the rice granary in the Minangkabau language. It symbolizes

Pisang Bali

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Waruga

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

Asmat Papua

The batik motif illustrates the Asmat’s sacred tribal motifs that are

Pinawetengan

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Hiu Taliyasan

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Bomba Mawar

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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

Pucuk Mekar

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

Srimanganti

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Keluak Daun Pakis

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Prada Papua

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La Galigo

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Sero Tangga

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Tongkonan

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Kain Cual

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Kaharingan

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Bultiya

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Dayak Kamang

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Pintu Aceh

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Sido Mulyo

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Ake Patra

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Tanah Liek

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Gorga Simeol-Meol

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Besurek Rembulan

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

Awan Berarak

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Gurdo Solo

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Kuda Sepasang

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Daun Simpor

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Pati-Pati Pinehiku

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Cengkeh

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Ceplok Gayo Aceh

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Manguni Minahasa

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Teluk Tomini

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Sandeq

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Jagung

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Mahkota Siger

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Bayam Raja

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Gamolan

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Peresean

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Tikar Natuna

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Ukir Sentani

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Paqbarre Allo

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Kaganga Tanah Rejang

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Kerawang Datar

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Rumah Mamuju

the Batik motif illustrates the house of Mamuju King with the stairs, located on the left of the wooden stage house

Daun Sirih

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Pucuk Rebung Riau

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Angsa Duo

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Enggang Dayak

Local people beliefs that hornbills are an incarnation of the Commander of the Birds. It has supernatural

Gumin Tambun

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Bekantan Pakis

This motif represents Pakis Haji (Polystichum setiferum), an endemic plant in

Biji Kopi

The coffee seeds motif illustrates the pride of local coffee specialities in

Abimanyu Prince

This motif implies a hope that the wearer will have the wisdom of

Gentala Arasy

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

Tifa Papua

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

Gedhog Kembang Waluh

a combination of Javanese cultural motif of the Majapahit kingdom (XII-XIV century) with

Desa Na Ualu

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

Mega Mendung

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

Desa Na Tolu

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Lok Baintan Floating Market

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Bale Lumbu

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Tifa Totobuang

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

Kawung

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Lipaq Sabe

Lipaq Saqbe contains a simple geometric classical motif with various flower decorations. This textile is