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Ciletuh UNESCO Global Geoparks

The Majestic Curug Awang (photo: Yuriparinduri via travelingyuk)

The landscape of Geopark Ciletuh (photo: GoodnewsfromIndonesia)

Ciletuh UNESCO Global Geoparks

If you want to enjoy one of the wonders of natural beauty in the world, Banten province has two prominent nature reserves in the world: Ujung Kulon Natural World Heritage Site and Ciletuh Geopark. Ciletuh Geopark is a world nature reserve area named as a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2018. This geopark is surrounded by alluvial beds with beautiful scenery of unique rocks. Ciletuh is also known for its spectacular waves, ideal for world-class surfers. Cimaja Beach in the geopark area often hosts international-scale surfing competitions. The natural beauty of the Ciletuh Geopark stretches across its 126,100 hectares of mountain/beach mixed landscape, which includes waterfalls, rice fields, plantations, and beautiful marine parks.

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Ciletuh UNESCO Global Geoparks

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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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Pucuk Mekar

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

Keluak Daun Pakis

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

Tifa Totobuang

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

Gedhog Kembang Waluh

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

Kerawang Tegak Aceh

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

Daun Simpor

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

Parang Seling

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

Biji Kopi

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

Tanah Liek

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

Salakanagara

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

Awan Larat Riau

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Karawo Pinang

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

Merak Ngeram

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

Tangerang Herang

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

Karawo Mahkuta

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

Singayaksa

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

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

Angsa Duo

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

Pintu Aceh

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

Pucuk Rebung Riau

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

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

Pantai Ambon

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

Mega Mendung

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

Jagung

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

Kuda Kupang

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

Tidayu

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

La Galigo

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

Peresean

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

Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan

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

Besurek Rembulan

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

Rasamala

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

Jumputan Bintang

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

Anggrek Tewu

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

Awan Berarak

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

Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)

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

Sekomandi

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

Manguni Minahasa

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

Gorga Simeol-Meol

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

Gonggong Beruntun

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

Kaharingan

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

Tabir Tanjung

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

Samudra

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

Insang Ikan

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

Bomba Mawar

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

Leuit Sijimat

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

Gajah Way Kambas

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

Gentala Arasy

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

Rumah Mamuju

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

Waruga

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

Lontara

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

Bekantan Pakis

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

Banji Cirebon

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

Besurek Rafflesia

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

Pati-Pati Pinehiku

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

Tikar Natuna

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

Ake Patra

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

Rangkiang

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

Parang Rusak

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

Lok Baintan Floating Market

As you can imagine, the most authentic thing is that you can buy things and even

Dayak Taghol

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

Daun Lada Hitam

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

Tubo Kelapa

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

Ikan tambal

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

Dayak Kamang

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

Kamaro Timika

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

Merak Lasem

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

Ukir Sentani

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

Enggang Dayak

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

Pinawetengan

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

Pattimura

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

Kawung

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

Gigi Haruan Lidi

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

Bale Lumbu

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

Kasih Tak Sampai

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

Bintik Tujuh

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

Tongkonan

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

Malinau Cultural Festival

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

Gajah Mungkur

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

Wirasat

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

Barong Bali

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

Ceplok Gayo Aceh

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

Penari Melayu

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

Bultiya

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

Kain Cual

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

Desa Na Ualu

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

Pisang Bali

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

Asmat Papua

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

Kaganga Tanah Rejang

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

Tengkawang Ampiek

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

Daun Sirih

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

Tifa Papua

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

Lipaq Sabe

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

Gurdo Solo

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

Durian Pecah

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

Gamolan

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

Sinaran

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

Hiu Taliyasan

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

Sandeq

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