Cultural Destination

Embrace the spirit of the place!

Swimming at Arborek Beach (photo: @Pesona Indonesia)

Local Communities in Arborek Village, West Papua (photo: @Kostisolo)

Arborek Village

Come and spend some of your time with Arborek people in Raja Ampat. Try their local food and discover their traditional customs including their handicrafts practices. You can also pamper yourself by chilling and taking a bath in a blue ocean. All of these wonderful experiences are waiting to be explored in Arborek village.

Natural Tourism Destination

Arborek Village

Tourist Attractions in West Papua

West Papua

Batik Motifs

Raja Ampat

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

Prada Papua

The word “Prada” in the Javanese-Indonesian dialect means a batik textile that

Honai

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

Burung Cendrawasih

The Cendrawasih bird is believed as sacred Paradise bird that connects the earth with

 

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Motifs

Sido Mulyo

Sidomulyo is one of the classical motifs, which is specifically used for the bride’s costume in

Burung Bidadari

Bidadari birds are endemic birds in Halmahera. This motif represents an

Gurdo Solo

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

Mahkota Siger

Siger is the crown of a noblewoman in ancient time. It is a symbol of femininity, strength, and

Pisang Bali

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

Jupri Kembang Teh

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

Kain Cual

Cual textile tradition has existed since the 17th century. The word “Cual” refers to

Sekar Jati

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

Kaganga Tanah Rejang

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

Tanah Liek

The word “Tanah Liek” refers to clay in Minang language. It is also known as