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Tour de Siak - World Cycling Race

World Cycling Championship: Tour de Siak (photo: Cahyu)

Tour de Siak - World Cycling Race

Tour De Siak is an annual international bicycle racing activity consisting of 3 stages with a route length of 542 km. Joining this championship will not only allow you to discover the natural beauty of Riau, but also enjoy cultural performances and local culinary at each stop. Every year around 16 countries participate in this event. Further information can be accessed at Union Cycliste International

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Tour de Siak - World Cycling Race

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Batik Motifs

Awan Larat Riau

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Kasih Tak Sampai

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

Tabir Tanjung

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

Pucuk Rebung Riau

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

 

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Pantai Ambon

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

Barong Bali

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

Abimanyu Prince

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

Peresean

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

Rumah Mamuju

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

Karawo Pinang

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

Desa Na Tolu

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

Gonggong Beruntun

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

Pisang Bali

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

Ceplok Gayo Aceh

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that