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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

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

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

 

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Mahkota Siger

Siger is the crown of a noblewoman in ancient time. It is a symbol of femininity, strength, and

Pattimura

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

Gonggong Siput

Gonggong (Strombus Turturella) is one type of sea snail found around

Sekar Jati

Sekar means flower and Jati refers to teak trees that symbolizes a strong mental character that

Gedhog Kembang Waluh

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

Paqbarre Allo

The word “Barre” means round and “Allo” means the sunlight. This motif is interpreted as

Manguni Minahasa

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

Bekantan Pakis

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

Pati-Pati Pinehiku

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

Dayak Taghol

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