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Bajo Coastal Village in Bokori Island

Bokori Island (Photo: @Ilmah Surahmin)

Bajo Coastal Village in Bokori Island

Located not far from Kendari City, this small island is a-must-visit in Southeast Sulawesi. Here you could discover an authentic coastal village which has been inhabited by Bajo tribe for centuries. Visitors could rent speed boats for crossings to the island to enjoy the coastal scenery, beautiful coral reefs, white sand, and clean sea water.  While maintaining its environmental authenticity, Bokori island has developed into a developing tourism site. It is a great alternative weekend getaway for those who want to enjoy coastal culinary experience with a low budget.

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Bajo Coastal Village in Bokori Island

Tourist Attractions in Southeast Sulawesi

Southeast Sulawesi

Batik Motifs

Wakatobi

It symbolizes the coastal beauty of the Wakatobi island and the symbol of Patra symbolizes

Kalo Sara

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

Ake Patra

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

Pati-Pati Pinehiku

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

 

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Gurdo Solo

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

Gumin Tambun

Based on Hindu mythology, this motif symbolizes lucks, abundant wealth, and

Gajah Mungkur

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

Abimanyu Prince

This motif implies a hope that the wearer will have the wisdom of

Tengkawang Ampiek

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Honai

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

Paqbarre Allo

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

Burung Bidadari

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

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