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Bogor Botanical Garden

The Bogor Botanical Garden and Bogor Royal Palace (photo: k11sucore)

Bogor Botanical Garden 

Bogor Botanical Garden is located in Bogor city, West Java. It is the perfect place to admire various types of plants, such as pandanus bushes or agave and cacti in the Mexican plant section. The Botanical Gardens immediately borders the Bogor Presidential Palace, and you can see the Palace’s grounds from across the Garden’s lotus ponds. A word of warning: since this city is famous for its thunderstorms, check the weather and try to visit it as early in the day as you can.

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Bogor Botanical Garden

Tourist Attractions in West Java

West Java Batik Motifs

Banji Cirebon

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

Sinaran

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

Mega Mendung

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

 

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Gonggong Siput

Gonggong (Strombus Turturella) is one type of sea snail found around

Bayam Raja

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

Banji Cirebon

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

Kerawang Tegak Aceh

The Vertical Upright (Kerawang Tegak) Motif symbolizes a person who has a strong

Kuda Sepasang

For the people of Kupang, having a strong horse is a matter of

Ake Patra

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

Rutun Penyu

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

Karawo Pinang

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

Tangerang Herang

Tangerang Herang motif is a symbol of Tangerang city. The Tangerang Herang batik motif consists of

Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan

The motif illustrates the philosophy of the mangosteen fruit, which is

Barong Bali

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

Durian Pecah

Broken Durian motifs depict the foundation of faith. The second half signifies the mastery of

Keluak Daun Pakis

The word “Keluak” is a Minang language which means twisted or tangled. The Motif of

Pantai Ambon

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

Jagung

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

Besurek Rembulan

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

Sido Mulyo

Sidomulyo is one of the classical motifs, which is specifically used for the bride’s costume in

Pinawetengan

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

Rangkiang

The word “Rangkiang” refers to the rice granary in the Minangkabau language. It symbolizes

Waruga

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

Wakatobi

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

Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)

The Batik motifs in Lampung are dominated by the acculturation of Buddhist and

Srimanganti

The name of the Srimanganti motif is derived from Palace’s hallway that connects to

Pisang Bali

This batik motif is usually given by a person to his/her lover who is

Biji Kopi

The coffee seeds motif illustrates the pride of local coffee specialities in

Teluk Tomini

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

Cengkeh

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

Hiu Taliyasan

Indonesia is also home to the world’s largest fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus). Hiu Taliyasan refers to

Kasih Tak Sampai

‘Kasih Tak Sampai’ is an idiom in the Indonesian language which refers to

Merak Ngeram

The hatching peacock motif has a very deep meaning which refers to the sacrifice and

Kaharingan

The Kaharingan or ‘tree of life’ based on the Dayak tribes’ belief system. This tree symbolizes

Gentala Arasy

Built as high as 80 meters, the tower also highlights the historical side of

Bunga Raye

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

Parang Seling

Parang Seling or “alternating daggers” is a royal batik motif. It is a feminine variant of

Gonggong Beruntun

This motif illustrates that a person should maintain a positive attitude and

Manguni Minahasa

Manguni is identified as the symbol of the Minahasa people. Manguni is known as a

Gedhog Kembang Waluh

a combination of Javanese cultural motif of the Majapahit kingdom (XII-XIV century) with

Ceplok Gayo Aceh

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

Prada Papua

The word “Prada” in the Javanese-Indonesian dialect means a batik textile that

Bomba Mawar

This motif means sacred love for family, kingdom, and God; It also illustrates

Tidayu

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

Bultiya

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

Malinau Cultural Festival

You will witness a unique competition that might not be found other than in

Gajah Way Kambas

The motif illustrates the Lampung’s natural reserve, the Way Kambas. it also symbolizes

Penari Melayu

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

Enggang Dayak

Local people beliefs that hornbills are an incarnation of the Commander of the Birds. It has supernatural

Sekomandi

Its philosophical meaning is the eternal union which refers to a saying “until death do us part”

Daun Simpor

This motif is inspired by the Simpor plant (Dillenia Suffruticosa) which is a typical

Tanah Liek

The word “Tanah Liek” refers to clay in Minang language. It is also known as

Kuda Kupang

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

Awan Berarak

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

Sandeq

Sandeq Boat is a symbol of the maritime importance of the West Sulawesi region. The greatness of

Paqbarre Allo

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

Pattimura

Pattimura is the name of an Indonesian hero who fought against colonialism in

Salakanagara

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

La Galigo

La Galigo is a literary work of the Buginese Epic that has 300 thousand epic lines. It is considered even

Kain Cual

Cual textile tradition has existed since the 17th century. The word “Cual” refers to

Gumin Tambun

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

Anggrek Tewu

This motif is created based on the local wisdom and philosophy of

Jumputan Bintang

The word Jumputan means the tie-dye technique, while the word “Bintang” refers to

Abimanyu Prince

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

Tifa Papua

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

Sero Tangga

The Sero Tangga illustrates an endearing feeling and sacrifices of a person to fulfil

Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat motif represents the marine life at Raja Ampat archipelago in

Pucuk Mekar

This motive reflects the joy and gratitude to God over the grace of

Desa Na Ualu

The Gorga motif of Ualu Village is the symbol of the eight cardinal

Kaganga Tanah Rejang

If Batik Besurek combines Arabic calligraphy motifs, then the Kaganga batik takes

Mega Mendung

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

Merak Lasem

The peacock is considered to be the king of the birds. It represents

Lontara

The Lontara script itself is a typical ancient script of Bugis and Makassar communities. History records that

Tifa Totobuang

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

Wirasat

Wirasat or divine inspiration is a gift from God. This inspiration is symbolized by

Ikan tambal

The word “Ikan” refers to fish. The philosophical meaning of Ikan Tambal means is

Asmat Papua

The batik motif illustrates the Asmat’s sacred tribal motifs that are

Tengkawang Ampiek

With its many advantages, the Dayaks use this leaf in ritual ceremonies. This plant is a symbol of

Pati-Pati Pinehiku

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

Awan Larat Riau

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Kamaro Timika

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

Daun Lada Hitam

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

Mahkota Siger

Siger is the crown of a noblewoman in ancient time. It is a symbol of femininity, strength, and

Burung Bidadari

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

Buketan Bali

The Balinese bouquet (Buketan Bali) is a floral arrangement and the name is

Parang Rusak

Another meaning behind this motif is an unconquerable spirit, symbolized by

Daun Sirih

This motif illustrates betel leaves that are used by Lombok communities as traditional

Sekar Jati

Sekar means flower and Jati refers to teak trees that symbolizes a strong mental character that

Karawo Mahkuta

Mahkuta refers to Gorontalo’s traditional crown. It represents noble characters of

Pala Salawaku

This motif illustrates the unique weapons of the Maluku region, namely

Gajah Mungkur

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

Sinaran

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

Desa Na Tolu

The Desa Na Tolu characteristic pattern symbolizes the Batak philosophy of existence and

Singayaksa

The Singayaksa motif comes from the name of a place where Sultan Hasanuddin used to

Tubo Kelapa

Coconut tree is a symbol of a good character and strong mentality. It illustrates the more success a person, the more

Dayak Kamang

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

Jupri Kembang Teh

Kembang Teh illustrates the tendrils of tea plants that grow in the highlands of

Bintik Tujuh

The Bintik Tujuh (Seven Dots) motif has 7 white spots and green color gradation as

Taiganja

Taiganja is a precious gold pendant that shows the social status of the Kaili family. It is

Lipaq Sabe

Lipaq Saqbe contains a simple geometric classical motif with various flower decorations. This textile is

Kawung

The Kawung motif was created by Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo (1593 – 1645) as a symbolic gift for

Tabir Tanjung

Tanjung flower is a type of Cherry tree flower, which is commonly found in

Angsa Duo

According to legend, the Angso duo batik motif is a pair of swans that are believed to have led Princess