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Ampera Bridge in Palembang

The Ampera Bridge (photo: Wikipedia)

Ampera Bridge

Ampera Bridge is a historic bridge which was built during 1962-1965 for the Asian Games IV. It has a length of about 1,177 meters, 22 meters wide and 63 meters high from the ground surface. This makes the Ampera Bridge the longest bridge in ASEAN. It acts as a busy hub during the day, yet provides an excellent view during the night.

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Ampera Bridge

Tourist Attractions in South Sumatra

South Sumatra

Batik Motifs

Bintik Tujuh

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

Jupri Kembang Teh

Kembang Teh illustrates the tendrils of tea plants that grow in the highlands of

Jumputan Bintang

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

 

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Motifs

Desa Na Ualu

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

Awan Berarak

Awan Berarak is a combination of Dayak motifs and Malay patterns. The word ‘Awan Berarak’ means the

Kaganga Tanah Rejang

If Batik Besurek combines Arabic calligraphy motifs, then the Kaganga batik takes

Gonggong Siput

Gonggong (Strombus Turturella) is one type of sea snail found around

Mega Mendung

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

Taiganja

Taiganja is a precious gold pendant that shows the social status of the Kaili family. It is

Rasamala

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

Honai

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

Gurdo Solo

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

Parang Seling

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