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Gentala Arasy Monument

Gentala Arasy (photo: Pesona Jambi)

Gentala Arasy

Gentala Arasy is the iconic landmark of Jambi. This tower is built as high as 80 meters and located in front of the Batanghari Pedestrian Bridge. The tower also highlights the historical perspective of Jambi through the compact packaging of a national museum. Its mini cinema which is placed at the base of the tower also depicts a complete selection of historical documentary films.

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Gentala Arasy Monument

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Batik Motifs

Durian Pecah

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

Angsa Duo

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

Merak Ngeram

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

 

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Batik

Motifs

Rangkiang

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

Alam Pantai

The word “Alam Pantai” refers to the natural beauty of

Besurek Rembulan

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

Tifa Totobuang

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

Ikan tambal

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

Gedhog Kembang Waluh

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

Gamolan

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

Anggrek Tewu

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

Gurdo Solo

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

Burung Bidadari

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