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Equatorial Monument in Pontianak City (photo: Pesona Indonesia)

Equatorial Monument

It is the capital city of West Kalimantan, also known as the “Equator Zero”. There are a lot of things that tourists can do in this city, like hiking, visiting the Equator Monument, Baning Forest tourism site, and tasting excellent local dishes. This city is inhabited by three different ethnicities with distinctive cultures, namely Dayak, Malay, and Chinese descendant communities that have blended together over the centuries. Such cultural blends could be seen in its architecture, textile, and gastronomic heritages.

Natural Tourism Destination

Equatorial Monument in Pontianak City

Tourist Attractions in West Kalimantan

West Kalimantan

Batik Motifs

Insang Ikan

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

Awan Berarak

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

Dayak Kamang

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

Tidayu

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

 

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Desa Na Ualu

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

Pattimura

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

Tanah Liek

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

Gamolan

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

Gonggong Beruntun

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

Daun Simpor

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

Jagung

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

Tenun Bima

The motifs are adopted from Bima woven textile. This pattern has received a great

Bayam Raja

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

Keluak Daun Pakis

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