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Kobori Cave (Photo: @Indonesia Tourism)

Front part of Kobori Cave (Photo: @Pesona Indonesia)

Kobori Cave

A little bit of history is always needed to understand the place you are visiting. The Kobori Cave represents a concrete testimony of the ancient Muna Tribe in Megalithic era (around 4000 BC). This Indonesian National Heritage Site is also known as the “the cave of ink” for the fact that visitors who enjoy an excursion here, can witness some very old paintings which describes the way of life of this tribe. There are 565 megalithic paintings spread in several karst cave across Muna island, Southeast Sulawesi. Come and discover this wonderful place!

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Kobori Cave

Tourist Attractions in Southeast Sulawesi

Southeast Sulawesi

Batik Motifs

Ake Patra

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

Pati-Pati Pinehiku

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

Wakatobi

It symbolizes the coastal beauty of the Wakatobi island and the symbol of Patra symbolizes

Kalo Sara

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

 

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Rasamala

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

Cengkeh

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

Pantai Ambon

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

Jumputan Bintang

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

Tenun Bima

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

Sero Tangga

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

Peresean

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

Paqbarre Allo

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

Tifa Papua

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

Karawo Pinang

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