Cultural Destination

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Balai Basarah Induk Intan, the Hindu  Kaharingan worship place in Muara Teweh, Central Kalimantan (foto: Ezagren)

Muara Teweh City

Also known as the “water town”, Muara Teweh is the capital of Barito Utara Regency.  It is a unique town where houses float on water.  The people here choose to live like this, because the area is just too frequently flooded from the river since ages gone by.  Call it the “If you can’t beat them, join them” principle in action.

Cultural Tourism Destination

Muara Teweh City

Tourist Attractions in Central Kalimantan

Palangkaraya City

Palangkaraya City

Palangkaraya city is another unique destination you cannot miss in West Kalimantan. This modern and vibrant city also 

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Central Kalimantan

Batik Motifs

Enggang Dayak

Local people beliefs that hornbills are an incarnation of the Commander of the Birds. It has supernatural

Gumin Tambun

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

Kaharingan

The Kaharingan or ‘tree of life’ based on the Dayak tribes’ belief system. This tree symbolizes

Anggrek Tewu

This motif is created based on the local wisdom and philosophy of

 

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Motifs

Daun Sirih

This motif illustrates betel leaves that are used by Lombok communities as traditional

Kalo Sara

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

Srimanganti

The name of the Srimanganti motif is derived from Palace’s hallway that connects to

Sekomandi

Its philosophical meaning is the eternal union which refers to a saying “until death do us part”

Kawung

The Kawung motif was created by Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo (1593 – 1645) as a symbolic gift for

Daun Simpor

This motif is inspired by the Simpor plant (Dillenia Suffruticosa) which is a typical

Sero Tangga

The Sero Tangga illustrates an endearing feeling and sacrifices of a person to fulfil

Sandeq

Sandeq Boat is a symbol of the maritime importance of the West Sulawesi region. The greatness of

Anggrek Tewu

This motif is created based on the local wisdom and philosophy of

Bunga Raye

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for