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Kolbano Beach
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.
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Kolbano Beach
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La Galigo
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Prada Papua
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Another meaning behind this motif is an unconquerable spirit, symbolized by
Bale Lumbu
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The word “Barre” means round and “Allo” means the sunlight. This motif is interpreted as
Gajah Way Kambas
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Angsa Duo
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Tanjung flower is a type of Cherry tree flower, which is commonly found in
Insang Ikan
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This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe
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Kawung
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Kain Cual
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Lontara
The Lontara script itself is a typical ancient script of Bugis and Makassar communities. History records that
Tangerang Herang
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Parang Seling
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