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Bubungan Tinggi Traditional House

Bubungan Tinggi House (photo: Indonesia-tourism)

Bubungan Tinggi House

The traditional house of Banjar Tribe in South Kalimantan is known for its steep roof. According to Banjar society, a house does not only stand for shelter above your head, but it is an expression of culture, hope, and belief. All these values are expressed in the way it is built.

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Bubungan Tinggi House

Tourist Attractions in South Kalimantan

South Kalimantan

Batik Motifs

Bayam Raja

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

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

 

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Batik

Motifs

Bultiya

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

Buketan Bali

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

Daun Lada Hitam

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

Gorga Simeol-Meol

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

Burung Bidadari

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

Tubo Kelapa

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

La Galigo

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

Tidayu

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

Tifa Totobuang

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

Dayak Kamang

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