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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

Bekantan Pakis

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

Bunga Raye

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

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

 

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Indonesian

Batik

Motifs

Parang Seling

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

Pucuk Mekar

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

Sinaran

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

Wakatobi

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

Kalo Sara

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

Paqbarre Allo

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

Pati-Pati Pinehiku

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

Kuda Kupang

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

Karawo Mahkuta

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

Tanah Liek

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