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Manado city (photo: @beindonesia)

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

North Sulawesi

Batik Motifs

Tari Kabasaran

the Kabasaran dance is a sacred dance performed in the

Waruga

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

Manguni Minahasa

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

Pinawetengan

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

 

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Motifs

Tengkawang Ampiek

With its many advantages, the Dayaks use this leaf in ritual ceremonies. This plant is a symbol of

Peresean

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

Awan Berarak

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

Karawo Mahkuta

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

Pati-Pati Pinehiku

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

Awan Larat Riau

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Kerawang Datar

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

Pala Salawaku

This motif illustrates the unique weapons of the Maluku region, namely

Tifa Papua

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

Burung Bidadari

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