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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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Siak Historical Palace
The Sri Indrapura Siak Kingdom was the largest Islamic Malay kingdom in
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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
Pucuk Rebung Riau
Pucuk Rebung symbolizes heart determination in achieving goals, good luck, and
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Lontara
The Lontara script itself is a typical ancient script of Bugis and Makassar communities. History records that
Ikan tambal
The word “Ikan” refers to fish. The philosophical meaning of Ikan Tambal means is
Dayak Taghol
Dayak Taghol has a distinctive style of four curved lines and small dots. This motif represents
Tanah Liek
The word “Tanah Liek” refers to clay in Minang language. It is also known as
Enggang Dayak
Local people beliefs that hornbills are an incarnation of the Commander of the Birds. It has supernatural
Insang Ikan
Insang refers to the gills of the fish. This is a typical pattern of Malay ethnic who inhabits
Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)
The Batik motifs in Lampung are dominated by the acculturation of Buddhist and
Leuit Sijimat
This motif reflects the daily activities of the Baduy tribe in Banten. The main ornaments of batik motif consist of:
Paqbarre Allo
The word “Barre” means round and “Allo” means the sunlight. This motif is interpreted as
Tifa Totobuang
The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called
Gamolan
This motif illustrates Gamolan, a bamboo musical instrument of Lampung that is
Taiganja
Taiganja is a precious gold pendant that shows the social status of the Kaili family. It is
Bekantan Pakis
This motif represents Pakis Haji (Polystichum setiferum), an endemic plant in
Kawung
The Kawung motif was created by Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo (1593 – 1645) as a symbolic gift for
Sero Tangga
The Sero Tangga illustrates an endearing feeling and sacrifices of a person to fulfil
Wirasat
Wirasat or divine inspiration is a gift from God. This inspiration is symbolized by
La Galigo
La Galigo is a literary work of the Buginese Epic that has 300 thousand epic lines. It is considered even
Daun Simpor
This motif is inspired by the Simpor plant (Dillenia Suffruticosa) which is a typical
Karawo Mahkuta
Mahkuta refers to Gorontalo’s traditional crown. It represents noble characters of
Buketan Bali
The Balinese bouquet (Buketan Bali) is a floral arrangement and the name is
Parang Seling
Parang Seling or “alternating daggers” is a royal batik motif. It is a feminine variant of
Tabir Tanjung
Tanjung flower is a type of Cherry tree flower, which is commonly found in
Teguh Bersatu
This batik motif shows the strength of the people of Kupang. It also represents a sense of
Srimanganti
The name of the Srimanganti motif is derived from Palace’s hallway that connects to
Parang Rusak
Another meaning behind this motif is an unconquerable spirit, symbolized by
Tongkonan
Toraja’s traditional house is called Tongkonan. Tongkonan is a place for
Tubo Kelapa
Coconut tree is a symbol of a good character and strong mentality. It illustrates the more success a person, the more
Pati-Pati Pinehiku
It symbolizes the hierarchy in society and the social status of the Mekongga
Gumin Tambun
Based on Hindu mythology, this motif symbolizes lucks, abundant wealth, and
Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan
The motif illustrates the philosophy of the mangosteen fruit, which is
Honai
The Honai is inspired by the traditional house of the Papuan community living in
Sandeq
Sandeq Boat is a symbol of the maritime importance of the West Sulawesi region. The greatness of
Pinawetengan
The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in
Sido Mulyo
Sidomulyo is one of the classical motifs, which is specifically used for the bride’s costume in
Kaharingan
The Kaharingan or ‘tree of life’ based on the Dayak tribes’ belief system. This tree symbolizes
Besurek Rembulan
This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe
Salakanagara
Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land
Ukir Sentani
The Ukir motif is a batik motif that is inspired by various traditional Sentani wood carvings
Gonggong Siput
Gonggong (Strombus Turturella) is one type of sea snail found around
Biji Kopi
The coffee seeds motif illustrates the pride of local coffee specialities in
Tangerang Herang
Tangerang Herang motif is a symbol of Tangerang city. The Tangerang Herang batik motif consists of
Gonggong Beruntun
This motif illustrates that a person should maintain a positive attitude and
Bomba Mawar
This motif means sacred love for family, kingdom, and God; It also illustrates
Manguni Minahasa
Manguni is identified as the symbol of the Minahasa people. Manguni is known as a
Lipaq Sabe
Lipaq Saqbe contains a simple geometric classical motif with various flower decorations. This textile is
Pucuk Rebung Riau
Pucuk Rebung symbolizes heart determination in achieving goals, good luck, and
Ake Patra
Ake is related to the divinity and the composition of the universe. It is a symbol of
Sekomandi
Its philosophical meaning is the eternal union which refers to a saying “until death do us part”
Hiu Taliyasan
Indonesia is also home to the world’s largest fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus). Hiu Taliyasan refers to
Jumputan Bintang
The word Jumputan means the tie-dye technique, while the word “Bintang” refers to
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat motif represents the marine life at Raja Ampat archipelago in
Besurek Rafflesia
The term “Basurek” refers to a textile that contains letters or inscriptions
Kerawang Tegak Aceh
The Vertical Upright (Kerawang Tegak) Motif symbolizes a person who has a strong
Kasih Tak Sampai
‘Kasih Tak Sampai’ is an idiom in the Indonesian language which refers to
Keluak Daun Pakis
The word “Keluak” is a Minang language which means twisted or tangled. The Motif of
Tikar Natuna
The Tikar Natuna motif is adapted from the traditional making of pandanus mats in
Singayaksa
The Singayaksa motif comes from the name of a place where Sultan Hasanuddin used to
Gigi Haruan Lidi
The Gigi Haruan Lidi motif is taken from the name of the cork fish and is a symbol of
Bultiya
The word ‘Bultiya’ is an acronym of the three major tribes in North Kalimantan, namely
Bintik Tujuh
The Bintik Tujuh (Seven Dots) motif has 7 white spots and green color gradation as
Lok Baintan Floating Market
As you can imagine, the most authentic thing is that you can buy things and even
Sekar Jati
Sekar means flower and Jati refers to teak trees that symbolizes a strong mental character that
Merak Ngeram
The hatching peacock motif has a very deep meaning which refers to the sacrifice and
Angsa Duo
According to legend, the Angso duo batik motif is a pair of swans that are believed to have led Princess
Rumah Mamuju
the Batik motif illustrates the house of Mamuju King with the stairs, located on the left of the wooden stage house
Kuda Kupang
Horses symbolize wealth. It contains noble values of virtuous characters that bring
Tenun Bima
The motifs are adopted from Bima woven textile. This pattern has received a great
Rangkiang
The word “Rangkiang” refers to the rice granary in the Minangkabau language. It symbolizes
Pala Salawaku
This motif illustrates the unique weapons of the Maluku region, namely
Karawo Pinang
Pinang refers to the Palm areca tree. This motif is considered as the original
Dayak Kamang
Kamang motif is generally found in the Dayak tribe shield because it is believed to
Cengkeh
The clove flower motif is the main commodity of the Tolitoli Regency. This motif represents