Cultural Destination

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Kadriah Royal Palace in Pontianak city (photo: Kratonpedia)

Kadriah Royal Palace

This is the place if you want to see cultural assimilation in architecture. Located in East Pontianak, the Kadriah Palace was constructed with the finest ironwood that endures for centuries. Its architecture style is the mixture of Malay, the Middle East, and Western art, which is obvious in both the exterior and interior. The palace was constructed by Sultan Syarif Abdurrahman Alkadri, who was also the founder of Pontianak City in 1771 AD. Enjoy the exotic glory of times past here!

Cultural Tourism Destination

Kadriah Royal Palace in Pontianak City

Tourist Attractions in West Kalimantan

West Kalimantan

Batik Motifs

Tidayu

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

Insang Ikan

Insang refers to the gills of the fish. This is a typical pattern of Malay ethnic who inhabits

Awan Berarak

Awan Berarak is a combination of Dayak motifs and Malay patterns. The word ‘Awan Berarak’ means the

Dayak Kamang

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

 

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Cengkeh

The clove flower motif is the main commodity of the Tolitoli Regency. This motif represents

Kuda Sepasang

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

Teguh Bersatu

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

Kain Cual

Cual textile tradition has existed since the 17th century. The word “Cual” refers to

Gamolan

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

Barong Bali

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

Sekar Jati

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

Tenun Bima

The motifs are adopted from Bima woven textile. This pattern has received a great

Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan

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

Pucuk Mekar

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