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Floating Batak House at Toba Lake

The floating Batak House (photo: Ministry of Tourism)

Floating Batak House at Toba Lake

When visiting Prapatan Beach, don’t miss the boat tours that adopt the concept of floating Batak house. With this boat, tourists can enjoy the beauty of Lake Toba and Samosir Island while learning the local customs. The floating vaganza is also equipped with fast-connected wifi and other VIP meeting facilities. Want to have a leisure meeting in a cultural scenic view? Bon Voyage!

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Floating Batak House

Tourist Attractions in North Sumatra

North Sumatra

Batik Motifs

Gorga Simeol-Meol

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

Penari Melayu

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

Desa Na Tolu

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

Desa Na Ualu

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

 

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Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)

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

Kuda Sepasang

For the people of Kupang, having a strong horse is a matter of

Bomba Mawar

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

Teguh Bersatu

This batik motif shows the strength of the people of Kupang. It also represents a sense of

Besurek Rembulan

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

Teluk Tomini

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

Kamaro Timika

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

Manguni Minahasa

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

Pisang Bali

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

Daun Lada Hitam

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung