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Betang Traditional House

Betang Traditional House of Dayak Community in Pontianak City (photo: Ricky Rahmanto)

Betang Traditional House

The Betang house is the traditional Dayak Great House, and it contains a lot of its spiritual and pragmatical expressions. Each directionality, material, decoration, and measurement conforms to a specific native religious principle. Betang House is the heart of the social and cultural life of the Dayak. In this huge building, whole clans live together harmoniously. All agreements are made for the common welfare and the welfare of each individual, and “togetherness” is considered to be the most important value.

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Betang Traditional House

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Batik Motifs

Dayak Kamang

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

Awan Berarak

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

Tidayu

The name of this motif is the acronym of three ethnics namely,

Insang Ikan

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

 

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Motifs

Karawo Pinang

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

Awan Larat Riau

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Kuda Kupang

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

Bale Lumbu

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

Tikar Natuna

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

Cengkeh

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

Bultiya

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

Bekantan Pakis

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

Teluk Tomini

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

Daun Lada Hitam

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung