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Idrus Tintin Cultural Center

The Idrus Tintin Cultural Centre (photo: Suryapost)

Idrus Tintin Cultural Center

Idrus Tintin Art Pavilion is an exhibition and cultural building in Pekanbaru. With a unique Riau-Malay style architecture, this building became the center of art and the Indonesian Film Festival (FFI) event in 2007. The name of the building was derived from a theater art innovator in Riau, Idrus Tintin.

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Batik Motifs

Kasih Tak Sampai

‘Kasih Tak Sampai’ is an idiom in the Indonesian language which refers to

Pucuk Rebung Riau

Pucuk Rebung symbolizes heart determination in achieving goals, good luck, and

Tabir Tanjung

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

Awan Larat Riau

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

 

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Motifs

Bunga Raye

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

Pattimura

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

Srimanganti

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

Sekomandi

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

Rasamala

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

Sinaran

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

Leuit Sijimat

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

Rangkiang

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

Pinawetengan

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

Ondel-ondel

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies