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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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Cengkeh
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Keluak Daun Pakis
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Biji Kopi
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Manguni Minahasa
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Tengkawang Ampiek
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Besurek Rembulan
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a combination of Javanese cultural motif of the Majapahit kingdom (XII-XIV century) with
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Daun Simpor
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Bomba Mawar
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Kuda Kupang
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Insang Ikan
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Gumin Tambun
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Kasih Tak Sampai
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Bintik Tujuh
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Tanah Liek
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Honai
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Tubo Kelapa
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Rumah Mamuju
the Batik motif illustrates the house of Mamuju King with the stairs, located on the left of the wooden stage house
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Bale Lumbu
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Srimanganti
The name of the Srimanganti motif is derived from Palace’s hallway that connects to
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Raja Ampat
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Kawung
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Bultiya
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Salakanagara
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Tangerang Herang
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