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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

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

Pucuk Rebung Riau

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

 

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Motifs

Bintik Tujuh

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

Gedhog Kembang Waluh

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

Parang Seling

Parang Seling or “alternating daggers” is a royal batik motif. It is a feminine variant of

Banji Cirebon

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

Pintu Aceh

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

Gigi Haruan Lidi

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

Biji Kopi

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

Pantai Ambon

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

Sero Tangga

The Sero Tangga illustrates an endearing feeling and sacrifices of a person to fulfil

Merak Lasem

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