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Kumala Island of Mahakam River
The monument of Princess Karang Melenu and Erau Dragon (photo: @tribunswiki)
Hindu Shrine, Pura Pasak in Kumala Island (photo: Femina)
Kumala Island of Mahakam River
Do you want to fully experience the legacy of Kutai Kartanegara, the first kingdom in Kutai? Don’t miss Kumala Island. It is an 81-hectare delta that looks like a ship in the middle of the Mahakam River. Kumala Island is a new tourist park associated with many local myths, such as the Lembuswana of the Kutai Kingdom, the legend of Karang Melenu, the legend of the Princess and Erau Dragon. It also has the Pura Pasak Hindu shrine, which is known for its exquisite sculptures, as well as a traditional Dayak building that serves as a cultural centre. The island also has many modern entertainment facilities such as horse-drawn carriages, go-carts, and river tour boats. It is accessible through the bridge that connects it with Tenggarong City.
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Hiu Taliyasan
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the Batik motif illustrates the house of Mamuju King with the stairs, located on the left of the wooden stage house
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Teguh Bersatu
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Gedhog Kembang Waluh
a combination of Javanese cultural motif of the Majapahit kingdom (XII-XIV century) with
Malinau Cultural Festival
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Tengkawang Ampiek
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Parang Rusak
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Lipaq Sabe
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Kuda Kupang
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Tifa Totobuang
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Daun Lada Hitam
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Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)
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Buketan Bali
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