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Batu Cermin Cave in Labuan Bajo
Batu Cermin (photo: @Silfinabela.ig/LabuanBajoTour)
Batu Cermin Cave in Labuan Bajo
This place was once an underwater cave. It is named after the light that shines through the gaps in the rock. In the spot there are also some marine fossils, stalactites, yet above all of these panoramic beauties, the magnificent effect of the light is the real eye-capturing attraction of this cave.
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Batu Cermin Cave in Labuan Bajo
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Besurek Rembulan
This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe
Karawo Mahkuta
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Mahkota Siger
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Burung Bidadari
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Ake Patra
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Gonggong Beruntun
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Teguh Bersatu
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Rangkiang
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Daun Simpor
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Tangerang Herang
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Lok Baintan Floating Market
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Besurek Rafflesia
The term “Basurek” refers to a textile that contains letters or inscriptions
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Daun Sirih
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Kain Cual
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Gentala Arasy
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a combination of Javanese cultural motif of the Majapahit kingdom (XII-XIV century) with
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Karawo Pinang
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Parang Seling
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Lontara
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