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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

Manguni Minahasa

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

Waruga

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

Tari Kabasaran

the Kabasaran dance is a sacred dance performed in the

Pinawetengan

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

 

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Motifs

Alam Pantai

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

Hiu Taliyasan

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

Bultiya

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

Waruga

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

Lipaq Sabe

Lipaq Saqbe contains a simple geometric classical motif with various flower decorations. This textile is

Raja Ampat

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

Tengkawang Ampiek

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

Kerawang Tegak Aceh

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

Pintu Aceh

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

Tifa Papua

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,