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Lore Lindu National Park – UNESCO Biosphere Network

Lore Lindu Megalithikum Site (Photo: @merahputih)

Lore Lindu Megalithikum Site (Photo: @spectakel.id)

Lore Lindu National Park – UNESCO Biosphere Network

Designated as part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves, Lore Lindu National Park is the habitat of 227 bird species and other rare animals. Within the park, visitors can witness huge human-shaped megalith relics from 1300 B.C.

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Lore Lindu National Park 

Tourist Attractions in Central Sulawesi

Pamona Cave

Pamona Cave

Rumor has it, that this cave is the house of some dead bodies from Pamona Tribe. Apart from the

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Central Sulawesi

Batik Motifs

Cengkeh

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

Bomba Mawar

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

Taiganja

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

Sero Tangga

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

 

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Motifs

Awan Larat Riau

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Gonggong Beruntun

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

Salakanagara

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

Wirasat

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

Pucuk Rebung Riau

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

Asmat Papua

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

Desa Na Ualu

The Gorga motif of Ualu Village is the symbol of the eight cardinal

Raja Ampat

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

Leuit Sijimat

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

Mega Mendung

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

Tanah Liek

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

Insang Ikan

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

Bale Lumbu

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

Taiganja

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

Gedhog Kembang Waluh

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

Kaganga Tanah Rejang

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

Alam Pantai

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

Kaharingan

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

Ceplok Gayo Aceh

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

Desa Na Tolu

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

Buketan Bali

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

Bayam Raja

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

Gigi Haruan Lidi

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

Rumah Mamuju

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

Jagung

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

Tidayu

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

Kamaro Timika

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

Manguni Minahasa

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

Anggrek Tewu

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

Merak Ngeram

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

La Galigo

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

Tifa Papua

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

Mahkota Siger

Siger is the crown of a noblewoman in ancient time. It is a symbol of femininity, strength, and

Pantai Ambon

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

Awan Berarak

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

Tongkonan

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

Karawo Pinang

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

Sinaran

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

Pintu Aceh

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

Gurdo Solo

Gurdo or garuda bird is the mount of the Indian god Vishnu. As the Sun Bird,

Jupri Kembang Teh

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

Bintik Tujuh

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

Durian Pecah

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

Pati-Pati Pinehiku

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

Waruga

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

Hiu Taliyasan

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

Besurek Rafflesia

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

Karawo Mahkuta

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

Teluk Tomini

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

Tikar Natuna

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

Kerawang Datar

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

Sido Mulyo

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

Kuda Kupang

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

Ukir Sentani

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

Dayak Taghol

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

Malinau Cultural Festival

You will witness a unique competition that might not be found other than in

Pisang Bali

This batik motif is usually given by a person to his/her lover who is

Sero Tangga

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

Ikan tambal

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

Biji Kopi

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

Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan

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

Gonggong Siput

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

Kasih Tak Sampai

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

Rasamala

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

Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)

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

Pinawetengan

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

Kalo Sara

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

Burung Bidadari

Bidadari birds are endemic birds in Halmahera. This motif represents an

Kuda Sepasang

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

Tabir Tanjung

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

Gentala Arasy

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

Kerawang Tegak Aceh

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

Rutun Penyu

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

Honai

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

Pucuk Mekar

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

Gamolan

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

Abimanyu Prince

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

Pattimura

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

Gajah Mungkur

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

Barong Bali

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

Srimanganti

The name of the Srimanganti motif is derived from Palace’s hallway that connects to

Besurek Rembulan

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

Gumin Tambun

Based on Hindu mythology, this motif symbolizes lucks, abundant wealth, and

Lontara

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

Parang Seling

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

Paqbarre Allo

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

Wakatobi

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

Teguh Bersatu

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

Peresean

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

Enggang Dayak

Local people beliefs that hornbills are an incarnation of the Commander of the Birds. It has supernatural

Penari Melayu

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

Tifa Totobuang

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

Tangerang Herang

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

Jumputan Bintang

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

Parang Rusak

Another meaning behind this motif is an unconquerable spirit, symbolized by

Singayaksa

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

Banji Cirebon

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

Sekar Jati

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

Bultiya

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

Keluak Daun Pakis

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