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Hukurila Underwater Cave 

Hukurila Underwater Cave  (Photo:@virgiliavenessa)

Hukurila Underwater Cave

This underwater cave stores the greatest landscape of tropical sea creatures. As soon as you dip in this natural beauty you will be surrounded by colorful reefs and marine creatures which will make you more appreciate the bounty life below water.

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Hukurila Underwater Cave

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Maluku

Batik Motifs

Pattimura

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

Pantai Ambon

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

Tifa Totobuang

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

Pala Salawaku

This motif illustrates the unique weapons of the Maluku region, namely

 

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Motifs

Salakanagara

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

Tabir Tanjung

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

Buketan Bali

The Balinese bouquet (Buketan Bali) is a floral arrangement and the name is

Manguni Minahasa

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

Pucuk Mekar

This motive reflects the joy and gratitude to God over the grace of

Burung Bidadari

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

Kamaro Timika

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

Rasamala

The Rasamala Batik motif is associated with a story when the Dutch came

Srimanganti

The name of the Srimanganti motif is derived from Palace’s hallway that connects to

Pantai Ambon

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

Tikar Natuna

The Tikar Natuna motif is adapted from the traditional making of pandanus mats in

Tidayu

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

Gamolan

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

Paqbarre Allo

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

Abimanyu Prince

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

Bayam Raja

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan

The motif illustrates the philosophy of the mangosteen fruit, which is

Pattimura

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

Pisang Bali

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

Kalo Sara

Kalo Sara is a sacred motif for Tolaki ethnic. It is considered as

Durian Pecah

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

Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)

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

Bekantan Pakis

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

Lok Baintan Floating Market

As you can imagine, the most authentic thing is that you can buy things and even

Jagung

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

Malinau Cultural Festival

You will witness a unique competition that might not be found other than in

Mega Mendung

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

Teguh Bersatu

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

Taiganja

Taiganja is a precious gold pendant that shows the social status of the Kaili family. It is

Wirasat

Wirasat or divine inspiration is a gift from God. This inspiration is symbolized by

Kaganga Tanah Rejang

If Batik Besurek combines Arabic calligraphy motifs, then the Kaganga batik takes

Singayaksa

The Singayaksa motif comes from the name of a place where Sultan Hasanuddin used to

Gajah Way Kambas

The motif illustrates the Lampung’s natural reserve, the Way Kambas. it also symbolizes

Keluak Daun Pakis

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

Pati-Pati Pinehiku

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

Gurdo Solo

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

Jumputan Bintang

The word Jumputan means the tie-dye technique, while the word “Bintang” refers to

Gorga Simeol-Meol

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

Bintik Tujuh

The Bintik Tujuh (Seven Dots) motif has 7 white spots and green color gradation as

Pintu Aceh

The motif is inspired by Aceh’s traditional architecture that has

Mahkota Siger

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

Kuda Kupang

Horses symbolize wealth. It contains noble values of virtuous characters that bring

Prada Papua

The word “Prada” in the Javanese-Indonesian dialect means a batik textile that

Rumah Mamuju

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

Penari Melayu

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

Sekomandi

Its philosophical meaning is the eternal union which refers to a saying “until death do us part”

Tubo Kelapa

Coconut tree is a symbol of a good character and strong mentality. It illustrates the more success a person, the more

Pinawetengan

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

Bomba Mawar

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

Leuit Sijimat

This motif reflects the daily activities of the Baduy tribe in Banten. The main ornaments of batik motif consist of:

Kaharingan

The Kaharingan or ‘tree of life’ based on the Dayak tribes’ belief system. This tree symbolizes

Hiu Taliyasan

Indonesia is also home to the world’s largest fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus). Hiu Taliyasan refers to

Gajah Mungkur

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

Karawo Pinang

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

Jupri Kembang Teh

Kembang Teh illustrates the tendrils of tea plants that grow in the highlands of

Gonggong Siput

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

Gigi Haruan Lidi

The Gigi Haruan Lidi motif is taken from the name of the cork fish and is a symbol of

Peresean

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

Bultiya

The word ‘Bultiya’ is an acronym of the three major tribes in North Kalimantan, namely

Daun Lada Hitam

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

Besurek Rafflesia

The term “Basurek” refers to a textile that contains letters or inscriptions

Honai

The Honai is inspired by the traditional house of the Papuan community living in

Rangkiang

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

Dayak Kamang

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

Dayak Taghol

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

Sandeq

Sandeq Boat is a symbol of the maritime importance of the West Sulawesi region. The greatness of

Tengkawang Ampiek

With its many advantages, the Dayaks use this leaf in ritual ceremonies. This plant is a symbol of

Besurek Rembulan

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

Gentala Arasy

Built as high as 80 meters, the tower also highlights the historical side of

Pala Salawaku

This motif illustrates the unique weapons of the Maluku region, namely

Bale Lumbu

This motif signifies the welfare of the ancient Sasak society. Bale also symbolizes the

Lipaq Sabe

Lipaq Saqbe contains a simple geometric classical motif with various flower decorations. This textile is

Sekar Jati

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

Biji Kopi

The coffee seeds motif illustrates the pride of local coffee specialities in

Asmat Papua

The batik motif illustrates the Asmat’s sacred tribal motifs that are

Barong Bali

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

Kuda Sepasang

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

Gonggong Beruntun

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

Anggrek Tewu

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

Waruga

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

Bunga Raye

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

Tifa Totobuang

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

Kawung

The Kawung motif was created by Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo (1593 – 1645) as a symbolic gift for

Merak Lasem

The peacock is considered to be the king of the birds. It represents

Gedhog Kembang Waluh

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

Awan Larat Riau

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Daun Simpor

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

Banji Cirebon

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat motif represents the marine life at Raja Ampat archipelago in

Ake Patra

Ake is related to the divinity and the composition of the universe. It is a symbol of

Tifa Papua

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

Desa Na Tolu

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

Kerawang Datar

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

Sinaran

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

Merak Ngeram

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

Parang Rusak

Another meaning behind this motif is an unconquerable spirit, symbolized by

Rutun Penyu

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

Ondel-ondel

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

Karawo Mahkuta

Mahkuta refers to Gorontalo’s traditional crown. It represents noble characters of

Desa Na Ualu

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