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Manado City

Bukit Kasih or “Hill of Love” (photo: @Tribunnews)
Manado City
The city of Manado is famous as a unique city as it is located in a bay near the open sea. With views of sea mountains, beaches, and tropical land, the city is famous for its amazing natural tourism potential. After Makassar, the city of Manado became the second most crowded city on the island of Sulawesi, especially for tourism. The city is also a national priority destination of Indonesia that presents a variety of cultural attractions, culinary and hotels with five-star facilities. One of the unique spot at this city is Bukit Kasih that means the “Hill of Love”. Here you will find worship places for 5 different religions such as mosque, christian church, catholic church, Hindu temple, Buddhist shrine. This historical site serves as the symbol of harmony in religious diversity in North Sulawesi.
Cultural Tourism Destination
Manado City
Tourist Attractions in North Sulawesi
Batu Dinding Kilo Tiga Cliff
If adrenaline is one of the main components of your trip, you should definitely visit
Pinawetengan Museum
In Pinawetengan Museum, you can see various collections, such as
World’s Coral Triangle – Bunaken Marine Park
Located in the World’s coral triangle, Bunaken National Park is
North Sulawesi
Batik Motifs
Pinawetengan
The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in
Manguni Minahasa
Manguni is identified as the symbol of the Minahasa people. Manguni is known as a
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Indonesian
Batik
Motifs
Karawo Pinang
Pinang refers to the Palm areca tree. This motif is considered as the original
Pala Salawaku
This motif illustrates the unique weapons of the Maluku region, namely
Tangerang Herang
Tangerang Herang motif is a symbol of Tangerang city. The Tangerang Herang batik motif consists of
Kain Cual
Cual textile tradition has existed since the 17th century. The word “Cual” refers to
Leuit Sijimat
This motif reflects the daily activities of the Baduy tribe in Banten. The main ornaments of batik motif consist of:
Tanah Liek
The word “Tanah Liek” refers to clay in Minang language. It is also known as
Daun Sirih
This motif illustrates betel leaves that are used by Lombok communities as traditional
Jupri Kembang Teh
Kembang Teh illustrates the tendrils of tea plants that grow in the highlands of
Mahkota Siger
Siger is the crown of a noblewoman in ancient time. It is a symbol of femininity, strength, and
Rumah Mamuju
the Batik motif illustrates the house of Mamuju King with the stairs, located on the left of the wooden stage house
Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)
The Batik motifs in Lampung are dominated by the acculturation of Buddhist 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
Bultiya
The word ‘Bultiya’ is an acronym of the three major tribes in North Kalimantan, namely
Rangkiang
The word “Rangkiang” refers to the rice granary in the Minangkabau language. It symbolizes
Gajah Way Kambas
The motif illustrates the Lampung’s natural reserve, the Way Kambas. it also symbolizes
Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan
The motif illustrates the philosophy of the mangosteen fruit, which is
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
Cengkeh
The clove flower motif is the main commodity of the Tolitoli Regency. This motif represents
Gedhog Kembang Waluh
a combination of Javanese cultural motif of the Majapahit kingdom (XII-XIV century) with
Kerawang Tegak Aceh
The Vertical Upright (Kerawang Tegak) Motif symbolizes a person who has a strong
Wakatobi
It symbolizes the coastal beauty of the Wakatobi island and the symbol of Patra symbolizes
Bintik Tujuh
The Bintik Tujuh (Seven Dots) motif has 7 white spots and green color gradation as
Keluak Daun Pakis
The word “Keluak” is a Minang language which means twisted or tangled. The Motif of
Pati-Pati Pinehiku
It symbolizes the hierarchy in society and the social status of the Mekongga
Gamolan
This motif illustrates Gamolan, a bamboo musical instrument of Lampung that is
Awan Berarak
Awan Berarak is a combination of Dayak motifs and Malay patterns. The word ‘Awan Berarak’ means the
Manguni Minahasa
Manguni is identified as the symbol of the Minahasa people. Manguni is known as a
Tengkawang Ampiek
With its many advantages, the Dayaks use this leaf in ritual ceremonies. This plant is a symbol of
Dayak Kamang
Kamang motif is generally found in the Dayak tribe shield because it is believed to
Wirasat
Wirasat or divine inspiration is a gift from God. This inspiration is symbolized by
Sekomandi
Its philosophical meaning is the eternal union which refers to a saying “until death do us part”
Ake Patra
Ake is related to the divinity and the composition of the universe. It is a symbol of
Lok Baintan Floating Market
As you can imagine, the most authentic thing is that you can buy things and even
Tongkonan
Toraja’s traditional house is called Tongkonan. Tongkonan is a place for
Kasih Tak Sampai
‘Kasih Tak Sampai’ is an idiom in the Indonesian language which refers to
Buketan Bali
The Balinese bouquet (Buketan Bali) is a floral arrangement and the name is
Gurdo Solo
Gurdo or garuda bird is the mount of the Indian god Vishnu. As the Sun Bird,
Kaganga Tanah Rejang
If Batik Besurek combines Arabic calligraphy motifs, then the Kaganga batik takes
Bekantan Pakis
This motif represents Pakis Haji (Polystichum setiferum), an endemic plant in
Ikan tambal
The word “Ikan” refers to fish. The philosophical meaning of Ikan Tambal means is
Pinawetengan
The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in
Tabir Tanjung
Tanjung flower is a type of Cherry tree flower, which is commonly found in
Burung Bidadari
Bidadari birds are endemic birds in Halmahera. This motif represents an
Sandeq
Sandeq Boat is a symbol of the maritime importance of the West Sulawesi region. The greatness of
Enggang Dayak
Local people beliefs that hornbills are an incarnation of the Commander of the Birds. It has supernatural
Pucuk Rebung Riau
Pucuk Rebung symbolizes heart determination in achieving goals, good luck, and
Tenun Bima
The motifs are adopted from Bima woven textile. This pattern has received a great
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
Tubo Kelapa
Coconut tree is a symbol of a good character and strong mentality. It illustrates the more success a person, the more
Gonggong Siput
Gonggong (Strombus Turturella) is one type of sea snail found around
Parang Rusak
Another meaning behind this motif is an unconquerable spirit, symbolized by
Pattimura
Pattimura is the name of an Indonesian hero who fought against colonialism in
Kawung
The Kawung motif was created by Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo (1593 – 1645) as a symbolic gift for
Paqbarre Allo
The word “Barre” means round and “Allo” means the sunlight. This motif is interpreted as
Insang Ikan
Insang refers to the gills of the fish. This is a typical pattern of Malay ethnic who inhabits
Durian Pecah
Broken Durian motifs depict the foundation of faith. The second half signifies the mastery of
Bale Lumbu
This motif signifies the welfare of the ancient Sasak society. Bale also symbolizes the
Gumin Tambun
Based on Hindu mythology, this motif symbolizes lucks, abundant wealth, and
Daun Simpor
This motif is inspired by the Simpor plant (Dillenia Suffruticosa) which is a typical
Prada Papua
The word “Prada” in the Javanese-Indonesian dialect means a batik textile that
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat motif represents the marine life at Raja Ampat archipelago in
Hiu Taliyasan
Indonesia is also home to the world’s largest fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus). Hiu Taliyasan refers to
Besurek Rembulan
This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe
Salakanagara
Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land
Tikar Natuna
The Tikar Natuna motif is adapted from the traditional making of pandanus mats in
Honai
The Honai is inspired by the traditional house of the Papuan community living in