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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.

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Arborek Village

Tourist Attractions in West Papua

West Papua

Batik Motifs

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

Raja Ampat

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

Burung Cendrawasih

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

 

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Pinawetengan

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

Jupri Kembang Teh

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

Durian Pecah

Broken Durian motifs depict the foundation of faith. The second half signifies the mastery of

Gentala Arasy

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

Hiu Taliyasan

Indonesia is also home to the world’s largest fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus). Hiu Taliyasan refers to

Pisang Bali

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

Kerawang Tegak Aceh

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

Daun Lada Hitam

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

Rumah Mamuju

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

Gajah Way Kambas

The motif illustrates the Lampung’s natural reserve, the Way Kambas. it also symbolizes

Bale Lumbu

This motif signifies the welfare of the ancient Sasak society. Bale also symbolizes the

Daun Sirih

This motif illustrates betel leaves that are used by Lombok communities as traditional

Penari Melayu

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

Manguni Minahasa

Manguni is identified as the symbol of the Minahasa people. Manguni is known as a

Alam Pantai

The word “Alam Pantai” refers to the natural beauty of

Kaganga Tanah Rejang

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

Pucuk Mekar

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

Gonggong Beruntun

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

Ake Patra

Ake is related to the divinity and the composition of the universe. It is a symbol of

Pattimura

Pattimura is the name of an Indonesian hero who fought against colonialism in

Ceplok Gayo Aceh

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

Teguh Bersatu

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

Tifa Totobuang

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

Karawo Pinang

Pinang refers to the Palm areca tree. This motif is considered as the original

Tenun Bima

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

Asmat Papua

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

Tangerang Herang

Tangerang Herang motif is a symbol of Tangerang city. The Tangerang Herang batik motif consists of

Gurdo Solo

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

Sekar Jati

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

Pintu Aceh

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

Bintik Tujuh

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

Raja Ampat

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

Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)

The Batik motifs in Lampung are dominated by the acculturation of Buddhist and

Pantai Ambon

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

Leuit Sijimat

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

Gajah Mungkur

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

Sekomandi

Its philosophical meaning is the eternal union which refers to a saying “until death do us part”

Waruga

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

Bunga Raye

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

Desa Na Tolu

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

Lipaq Sabe

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

Pala Salawaku

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

Dayak Kamang

Kamang motif is generally found in the Dayak tribe shield because it is believed to

Rangkiang

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

Taiganja

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

Insang Ikan

Insang refers to the gills of the fish. This is a typical pattern of Malay ethnic who inhabits

Teluk Tomini

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

Prada Papua

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

Awan Larat Riau

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Besurek Rafflesia

The term “Basurek” refers to a textile that contains letters or inscriptions

Lontara

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

Kawung

The Kawung motif was created by Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo (1593 – 1645) as a symbolic gift for

Kuda Kupang

Horses symbolize wealth. It contains noble values of virtuous characters that bring

Mahkota Siger

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

Pati-Pati Pinehiku

It symbolizes the hierarchy in society and the social status of the Mekongga

Besurek Rembulan

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

Tabir Tanjung

Tanjung flower is a type of Cherry tree flower, which is commonly found in

Cengkeh

The clove flower motif is the main commodity of the Tolitoli Regency. This motif represents

Singayaksa

The Singayaksa motif comes from the name of a place where Sultan Hasanuddin used to

Bayam Raja

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

Angsa Duo

According to legend, the Angso duo batik motif is a pair of swans that are believed to have led Princess

Rasamala

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

Tanah Liek

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

Bekantan Pakis

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

Tifa Papua

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

Karawo Mahkuta

Mahkuta refers to Gorontalo’s traditional crown. It represents noble characters of

Malinau Cultural Festival

You will witness a unique competition that might not be found other than in

Buketan Bali

The Balinese bouquet (Buketan Bali) is a floral arrangement and the name is

Burung Bidadari

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

Paqbarre Allo

The word “Barre” means round and “Allo” means the sunlight. This motif is interpreted as

Kerawang Datar

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

Daun Simpor

This motif is inspired by the Simpor plant (Dillenia Suffruticosa) which is a typical

Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan

The motif illustrates the philosophy of the mangosteen fruit, which is

Peresean

The Peresean is a game that sometimes some kinds of magic are

Biji Kopi

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

Kalo Sara

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

Sinaran

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

Srimanganti

The name of the Srimanganti motif is derived from Palace’s hallway that connects to

Bomba Mawar

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

Mega Mendung

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

Samudra

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

Tikar Natuna

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

Sido Mulyo

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

Gedhog Kembang Waluh

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

Parang Seling

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

Sandeq

Sandeq Boat is a symbol of the maritime importance of the West Sulawesi region. The greatness of

Keluak Daun Pakis

The word “Keluak” is a Minang language which means twisted or tangled. The Motif of

Tubo Kelapa

Coconut tree is a symbol of a good character and strong mentality. It illustrates the more success a person, the more

Tengkawang Ampiek

With its many advantages, the Dayaks use this leaf in ritual ceremonies. This plant is a symbol of

Merak Lasem

The peacock is considered to be the king of the birds. It represents

Kamaro Timika

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

Bultiya

The word ‘Bultiya’ is an acronym of the three major tribes in North Kalimantan, namely

Jagung

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

Ondel-ondel

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

Awan Berarak

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

Rutun Penyu

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

Desa Na Ualu

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

Barong Bali

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

Honai

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

Ikan tambal

The word “Ikan” refers to fish. The philosophical meaning of Ikan Tambal means is