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Avalokitesvara Buddhist Shrine
Banten province – Java Island, Indonesia
Avalokitesvara Shrine (photo: Tridharma)
Avalokitesvara Buddhist Shrine
If you have a passion for history and you like to get to know new things about the place you visit, you should definitely visit this place. It is the oldest Chinese temple in Banten. While exploring this temple, visitors can see the Goddess Kwan Im (Guan Yin) and relics from the Emperor of China during the Ming Dynasty period.
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Cengkeh
The clove flower motif is the main commodity of the Tolitoli Regency. This motif represents
Tenun Bima
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Sero Tangga
The Sero Tangga illustrates an endearing feeling and sacrifices of a person to fulfil
Honai
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Parang Rusak
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Dayak Kamang
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Kerawang Tegak Aceh
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Wirasat
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Enggang Dayak
Local people beliefs that hornbills are an incarnation of the Commander of the Birds. It has supernatural
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Mahkota Siger
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Lipaq Sabe
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Pattimura
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Tangerang Herang
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Raja Ampat
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Tongkonan
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Jumputan Bintang
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Lontara
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Daun Lada Hitam
The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung
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Bomba Mawar
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Pati-Pati Pinehiku
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Kain Cual
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Gentala Arasy
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Besurek Rembulan
This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe
Rangkiang
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Daun Simpor
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Sido Mulyo
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Tifa Totobuang
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Gamolan
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Sekomandi
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Tubo Kelapa
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Kaharingan
The Kaharingan or ‘tree of life’ based on the Dayak tribes’ belief system. This tree symbolizes
Ukir Sentani
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Hiu Taliyasan
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Ake Patra
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La Galigo
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Jupri Kembang Teh
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Wakatobi
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Gonggong Siput
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Gonggong Beruntun
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Tengkawang Ampiek
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Tabir Tanjung
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Daun Sirih
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Gumin Tambun
Based on Hindu mythology, this motif symbolizes lucks, abundant wealth, and
Leuit Sijimat
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Kawung
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Biji Kopi
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Teguh Bersatu
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Prada Papua
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Taiganja
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Gurdo Solo
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Salakanagara
Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land
Pinawetengan
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Karawo Mahkuta
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Kasih Tak Sampai
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Tikar Natuna
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Sandeq
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Durian Pecah
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Awan Berarak
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