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Malinau Cultural Festival

Dayak Lundayeh Traditional Dance (photo: Indonesia.go.id)

The Kayan Traditional Dance (photo: Budaya Malinau)

Malinau Cultural Festival

You will witness unique competitions that would not be found in other than in Malinau District, for example, the hunting sword competition and the Dayak dance competition. You will also see the variety of textile heritage worn by different communities. This cultural festival is held once every two years for 13 days in October, prepare you holiday schedule to participate in this fantastic event!

Cultural Tourism Destination

Malinau Cultural Festival

Tourist Attractions in North Kalimantan

North Kalimantan

Batik Motifs

Bultiya

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

Dayak Taghol

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

Bunga Raye

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

Bekantan Pakis

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

 

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Motifs

Bultiya

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

Gonggong Siput

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

Teguh Bersatu

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

Ceplok Gayo Aceh

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

Durian Pecah

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

Lok Baintan Floating Market

As you can imagine, the most authentic thing is that you can buy things and even

Gumin Tambun

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

Wakatobi

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

Tongkonan

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

Bale Lumbu

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