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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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Sekar Jati
Sekar means flower and Jati refers to teak trees that symbolizes a strong mental character that
Hiu Taliyasan
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Angsa Duo
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Sero Tangga
The Sero Tangga illustrates an endearing feeling and sacrifices of a person to fulfil
Jumputan Bintang
The word Jumputan means the tie-dye technique, while the word “Bintang” refers to
Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)
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Lipaq Sabe
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La Galigo
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Daun Lada Hitam
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Tongkonan
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Daun Simpor
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Ake Patra
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Gurdo Solo
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Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan
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Durian Pecah
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Srimanganti
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Kaharingan
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the Batik motif illustrates the house of Mamuju King with the stairs, located on the left of the wooden stage house
Leuit Sijimat
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Pinawetengan
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Ukir Sentani
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Kuda Kupang
Horses symbolize wealth. It contains noble values of virtuous characters that bring
Tanah Liek
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Gigi Haruan Lidi
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Parang Rusak
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Honai
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Bale Lumbu
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Wirasat
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Tengkawang Ampiek
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Teguh Bersatu
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Kain Cual
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Parang Seling
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Pucuk Rebung Riau
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Biji Kopi
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Burung Bidadari
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Bomba Mawar
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Gedhog Kembang Waluh
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Taiganja
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Cengkeh
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Sido Mulyo
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Sekomandi
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Tabir Tanjung
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Enggang Dayak
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Dayak Kamang
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Sandeq
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Gentala Arasy
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Daun Sirih
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Kawung
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Tikar Natuna
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