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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

Sinaran

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

Mega Mendung

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

Banji Cirebon

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

 

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Pantai Ambon

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

Rasamala

The Rasamala Batik motif is associated with a story when the Dutch came

Tifa Totobuang

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

Leuit Sijimat

This motif reflects the daily activities of the Baduy tribe in Banten. The main ornaments of batik motif consist of:

Kalo Sara

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

Gurdo Solo

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

Rumah Mamuju

the Batik motif illustrates the house of Mamuju King with the stairs, located on the left of the wooden stage house

Raja Ampat

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

Rangkiang

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

Tubo Kelapa

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

Kerawang Datar

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

Pisang Bali

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

Sero Tangga

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

Ceplok Gayo Aceh

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

Sandeq

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

Burung Bidadari

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

Kasih Tak Sampai

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

Pattimura

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

Ukir Sentani

The Ukir motif is a batik motif that is inspired by various traditional Sentani wood carvings

Jupri Kembang Teh

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

Durian Pecah

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

Gorga Simeol-Meol

The Gorga Simeol-meol is a pattern of plant tendrils. it is regarded as a symbol of longevity and

Peresean

The Peresean is a game that sometimes some kinds of magic are

Kaganga Tanah Rejang

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

La Galigo

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

Enggang Dayak

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

Tongkonan

Toraja’s traditional house is called Tongkonan. Tongkonan is a place for

Bomba Mawar

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

Samudra

This art painting means to be strong-willed person to pursue

Kuda Sepasang

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

Kuda Kupang

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

Abimanyu Prince

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

Bintik Tujuh

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

Tidayu

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

Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)

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

Malinau Cultural Festival

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

Kamaro Timika

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

Tangerang Herang

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

Banji Cirebon

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

Daun Lada Hitam

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

Rutun Penyu

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

Waruga

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

Bale Lumbu

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

Pala Salawaku

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

Singayaksa

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

Honai

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

Daun Sirih

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

Gajah Way Kambas

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

Teluk Tomini

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

Taiganja

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

Gentala Arasy

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

Pucuk Rebung Riau

Pucuk Rebung symbolizes heart determination in achieving goals, good luck, and

Gigi Haruan Lidi

The Gigi Haruan Lidi motif is taken from the name of the cork fish and is a symbol of

Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan

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

Tanah Liek

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

Merak Ngeram

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

Ondel-ondel

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

Tabir Tanjung

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

Lipaq Sabe

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

Gajah Mungkur

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

Angsa Duo

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

Parang Rusak

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

Srimanganti

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

Teguh Bersatu

This batik motif shows the strength of the people of Kupang. It also represents a sense of

Sido Mulyo

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

Kaharingan

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

Awan Berarak

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

Gonggong Beruntun

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

Dayak Taghol

Dayak Taghol has a distinctive style of four curved lines and small dots. This motif represents

Gedhog Kembang Waluh

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

Penari Melayu

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

Pintu Aceh

The motif is inspired by Aceh’s traditional architecture that has

Parang Seling

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

Karawo Mahkuta

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

Bekantan Pakis

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

Sekar Jati

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

Merak Lasem

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

Karawo Pinang

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

Gumin Tambun

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

Biji Kopi

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

Hiu Taliyasan

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

Gamolan

This motif illustrates Gamolan, a bamboo musical instrument of Lampung that is

Asmat Papua

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

Prada Papua

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

Ake Patra

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

Daun Simpor

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

Kawung

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

Mahkota Siger

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

Paqbarre Allo

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

Besurek Rafflesia

The term “Basurek” refers to a textile that contains letters or inscriptions

Ikan tambal

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

Bunga Raye

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

Barong Bali

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

Mega Mendung

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

Bultiya

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

Manguni Minahasa

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

Sinaran

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

Tengkawang Ampiek

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

Wakatobi

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

Pucuk Mekar

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