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Kolbano Beach (photo: @IndonesiaKaya)

Colorful gravels at Kolbano Beach (photo: @DetikTravel)

Kolbano Beach

Located in Kolbano Village, Kolbano District, South Central Timor Regency about 135 km from the capital city of Kupang. Kolbano beach is one of Indonesia’s unique beaches whose sands consist of colorful gravel. Not only that, Kolbano Beach has a stunning beauty of a giant rock landmark, called Fatu Un. At first glance this Fatu Un stone looks like a lion’s head when viewed from the side. Visitors can climb the rock to see the beautiful panorama of Indian Ocean and Kolbano Beach from a height. The combination of blue water and scattering colorful gravels and rocks will strongly add the beauty of Kolbano Beach.

Natural Tourism Destination

Kolbano Beach

Tourist Attractions in East Nusa Tenggara

East Nusa Tenggara

Batik Motifs

Pucuk Mekar

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

Teguh Bersatu

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

Kuda Sepasang

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

Kuda Kupang

Horses symbolize wealth. It contains noble values of virtuous characters that bring

 

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Gonggong Siput

Gonggong (Strombus Turturella) is one type of sea snail found around

Gamolan

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

Prada Papua

The word “Prada” in the Javanese-Indonesian dialect means a batik textile that

Sinaran

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

Pucuk Mekar

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

Karawo Pinang

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

Rangkiang

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

Rasamala

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

Gedhog Kembang Waluh

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

Tongkonan

Toraja’s traditional house is called Tongkonan. Tongkonan is a place for

Tanah Liek

The word “Tanah Liek” refers to clay in Minang language. It is also known as

Bomba Mawar

This motif means sacred love for family, kingdom, and God; It also illustrates

Kaharingan

The Kaharingan or ‘tree of life’ based on the Dayak tribes’ belief system. This tree symbolizes

Anggrek Tewu

This motif is created based on the local wisdom and philosophy of

Lipaq Sabe

Lipaq Saqbe contains a simple geometric classical motif with various flower decorations. This textile is

Kerawang Datar

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

Desa Na Tolu

The Desa Na Tolu characteristic pattern symbolizes the Batak philosophy of existence and

Jumputan Bintang

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

Parang Seling

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

Kuda Sepasang

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

Pucuk Rebung Riau

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

Gajah Mungkur

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

Leuit Sijimat

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

Daun Sirih

This motif illustrates betel leaves that are used by Lombok communities as traditional

Durian Pecah

Broken Durian motifs depict the foundation of faith. The second half signifies the mastery of

Banji Cirebon

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

Buketan Bali

The Balinese bouquet (Buketan Bali) is a floral arrangement and the name is

Tifa Totobuang

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

Salakanagara

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

Tikar Natuna

The Tikar Natuna motif is adapted from the traditional making of pandanus mats in

Kasih Tak Sampai

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

Bale Lumbu

This motif signifies the welfare of the ancient Sasak society. Bale also symbolizes the

Bunga Raye

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

Wirasat

Wirasat or divine inspiration is a gift from God. This inspiration is symbolized by

Besurek Rembulan

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

Gonggong Beruntun

This motif illustrates that a person should maintain a positive attitude and

Tenun Bima

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

Jagung

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

Merak Lasem

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

Pintu Aceh

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

Teguh Bersatu

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

Gajah Way Kambas

The motif illustrates the Lampung’s natural reserve, the Way Kambas. it also symbolizes

Lontara

The Lontara script itself is a typical ancient script of Bugis and Makassar communities. History records that

Alam Pantai

The word “Alam Pantai” refers to the natural beauty of

La Galigo

La Galigo is a literary work of the Buginese Epic that has 300 thousand epic lines. It is considered even

Insang Ikan

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

Keluak Daun Pakis

The word “Keluak” is a Minang language which means twisted or tangled. The Motif of

Kamaro Timika

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

Besurek Rafflesia

The term “Basurek” refers to a textile that contains letters or inscriptions

Awan Larat Riau

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Paqbarre Allo

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

Merak Ngeram

The hatching peacock motif has a very deep meaning which refers to the sacrifice and

Ikan tambal

The word “Ikan” refers to fish. The philosophical meaning of Ikan Tambal means is

Barong Bali

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

Penari Melayu

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

Pattimura

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

Ukir Sentani

The Ukir motif is a batik motif that is inspired by various traditional Sentani wood carvings

Sido Mulyo

Sidomulyo is one of the classical motifs, which is specifically used for the bride’s costume in

Asmat Papua

The batik motif illustrates the Asmat’s sacred tribal motifs that are

Teluk Tomini

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

Gentala Arasy

Built as high as 80 meters, the tower also highlights the historical side of

Samudra

This art painting means to be strong-willed person to pursue

Kalo Sara

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

Hiu Taliyasan

Indonesia is also home to the world’s largest fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus). Hiu Taliyasan refers to

Kain Cual

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

Dayak Taghol

Dayak Taghol has a distinctive style of four curved lines and small dots. This motif represents

Jupri Kembang Teh

Kembang Teh illustrates the tendrils of tea plants that grow in the highlands of

Sekar Jati

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

Sero Tangga

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

Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat motif represents the marine life at Raja Ampat archipelago in

Tidayu

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

Karawo Mahkuta

Mahkuta refers to Gorontalo’s traditional crown. It represents noble characters of

Taiganja

Taiganja is a precious gold pendant that shows the social status of the Kaili family. It is

Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan

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

Kerawang Tegak Aceh

The Vertical Upright (Kerawang Tegak) Motif symbolizes a person who has a strong

Sandeq

Sandeq Boat is a symbol of the maritime importance of the West Sulawesi region. The greatness of

Pantai Ambon

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

Bayam Raja

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

Singayaksa

The Singayaksa motif comes from the name of a place where Sultan Hasanuddin used to

Dayak Kamang

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

Manguni Minahasa

Manguni is identified as the symbol of the Minahasa people. Manguni is known as a

Rumah Mamuju

the Batik motif illustrates the house of Mamuju King with the stairs, located on the left of the wooden stage house

Tangerang Herang

Tangerang Herang motif is a symbol of Tangerang city. The Tangerang Herang batik motif consists of

Biji Kopi

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

Ondel-ondel

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

Tabir Tanjung

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

Bultiya

The word ‘Bultiya’ is an acronym of the three major tribes in North Kalimantan, namely

Rutun Penyu

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

Gigi Haruan Lidi

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

Kaganga Tanah Rejang

If Batik Besurek combines Arabic calligraphy motifs, then the Kaganga batik takes

Bekantan Pakis

This motif represents Pakis Haji (Polystichum setiferum), an endemic plant in

Pinawetengan

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

Honai

The Honai is inspired by the traditional house of the Papuan community living in

Bintik Tujuh

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

Daun Lada Hitam

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)

The Batik motifs in Lampung are dominated by the acculturation of Buddhist and

Abimanyu Prince

This motif implies a hope that the wearer will have the wisdom of

Sekomandi

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

Kawung

The Kawung motif was created by Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo (1593 – 1645) as a symbolic gift for

Ceplok Gayo Aceh

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that