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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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Balanga Museum

Balanga Museum

Originally thought of as a regional museum, Balanga Museum collects a lot of objects which are

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Central Kalimantan

Batik Motifs

Kaharingan

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

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

Anggrek Tewu

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

 

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Motifs

Tifa Papua

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

Merak Lasem

The peacock is considered to be the king of the birds. It represents

Bayam Raja

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

Rasamala

The Rasamala Batik motif is associated with a story when the Dutch came

Awan Larat Riau

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Enggang Dayak

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

Pati-Pati Pinehiku

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

Jupri Kembang Teh

Kembang Teh illustrates the tendrils of tea plants that grow in the highlands of

Kalo Sara

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

Tidayu

The name of this motif is the acronym of three ethnics namely,

Desa Na Ualu

The Gorga motif of Ualu Village is the symbol of the eight cardinal

Tanah Liek

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

Tengkawang Ampiek

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

Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan

The motif illustrates the philosophy of the mangosteen fruit, which is

Kuda Sepasang

For the people of Kupang, having a strong horse is a matter of

Daun Lada Hitam

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

Pucuk Mekar

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

Bunga Raye

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

Bale Lumbu

This motif signifies the welfare of the ancient Sasak society. Bale also symbolizes the

Gorga Simeol-Meol

The Gorga Simeol-meol is a pattern of plant tendrils. it is regarded as a symbol of longevity and

Pucuk Rebung Riau

Pucuk Rebung symbolizes heart determination in achieving goals, good luck, and

Angsa Duo

According to legend, the Angso duo batik motif is a pair of swans that are believed to have led Princess

Tenun Bima

The motifs are adopted from Bima woven textile. This pattern has received a great

Wakatobi

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

Ukir Sentani

The Ukir motif is a batik motif that is inspired by various traditional Sentani wood carvings

Malinau Cultural Festival

You will witness a unique competition that might not be found other than in

Mahkota Siger

Siger is the crown of a noblewoman in ancient time. It is a symbol of femininity, strength, and

Rutun Penyu

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

Gajah Way Kambas

The motif illustrates the Lampung’s natural reserve, the Way Kambas. it also symbolizes

Sido Mulyo

Sidomulyo is one of the classical motifs, which is specifically used for the bride’s costume in

Gentala Arasy

Built as high as 80 meters, the tower also highlights the historical side of

Durian Pecah

Broken Durian motifs depict the foundation of faith. The second half signifies the mastery of

Kerawang Tegak Aceh

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

Tikar Natuna

The Tikar Natuna motif is adapted from the traditional making of pandanus mats in

Awan Berarak

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

Ondel-ondel

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

Abimanyu Prince

This motif implies a hope that the wearer will have the wisdom of

Sero Tangga

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

Sekar Jati

Sekar means flower and Jati refers to teak trees that symbolizes a strong mental character that

Lipaq Sabe

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

Prada Papua

The word “Prada” in the Javanese-Indonesian dialect means a batik textile that

Wirasat

Wirasat or divine inspiration is a gift from God. This inspiration is symbolized by

Gigi Haruan Lidi

The Gigi Haruan Lidi motif is taken from the name of the cork fish and is a symbol of

Gonggong Siput

Gonggong (Strombus Turturella) is one type of sea snail found around

La Galigo

La Galigo is a literary work of the Buginese Epic that has 300 thousand epic lines. It is considered even

Bomba Mawar

This motif means sacred love for family, kingdom, and God; It also illustrates

Leuit Sijimat

This motif reflects the daily activities of the Baduy tribe in Banten. The main ornaments of batik motif consist of:

Taiganja

Taiganja is a precious gold pendant that shows the social status of the Kaili family. It is

Kawung

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

Bekantan Pakis

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

Tifa Totobuang

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

Daun Sirih

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

Gamolan

This motif illustrates Gamolan, a bamboo musical instrument of Lampung that is

Kuda Kupang

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

Pintu Aceh

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

Daun Simpor

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

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

Karawo Pinang

Pinang refers to the Palm areca tree. This motif is considered as the original

Alam Pantai

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

Dayak Taghol

Dayak Taghol has a distinctive style of four curved lines and small dots. This motif represents

Mega Mendung

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

Keluak Daun Pakis

The word “Keluak” is a Minang language which means twisted or tangled. The Motif of

Lontara

The Lontara script itself is a typical ancient script of Bugis and Makassar communities. History records that

Raja Ampat

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

Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)

The Batik motifs in Lampung are dominated by the acculturation of Buddhist and

Merak Ngeram

The hatching peacock motif has a very deep meaning which refers to the sacrifice and

Gurdo Solo

Gurdo or garuda bird is the mount of the Indian god Vishnu. As the Sun Bird,

Ceplok Gayo Aceh

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

Rangkiang

The word “Rangkiang” refers to the rice granary in the Minangkabau language. It symbolizes

Teguh Bersatu

This batik motif shows the strength of the people of Kupang. It also represents a sense of

Teluk Tomini

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

Parang Seling

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

Gedhog Kembang Waluh

a combination of Javanese cultural motif of the Majapahit kingdom (XII-XIV century) with

Salakanagara

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

Kerawang Datar

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

Srimanganti

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

Pala Salawaku

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

Sandeq

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

Gumin Tambun

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

Besurek Rembulan

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

Pantai Ambon

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

Asmat Papua

The batik motif illustrates the Asmat’s sacred tribal motifs that are

Paqbarre Allo

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

Cengkeh

The clove flower motif is the main commodity of the Tolitoli Regency. This motif represents

Insang Ikan

Insang refers to the gills of the fish. This is a typical pattern of Malay ethnic who inhabits

Tangerang Herang

Tangerang Herang motif is a symbol of Tangerang city. The Tangerang Herang batik motif consists of

Singayaksa

The Singayaksa motif comes from the name of a place where Sultan Hasanuddin used to

Tongkonan

Toraja’s traditional house is called Tongkonan. Tongkonan is a place for

Pattimura

Pattimura is the name of an Indonesian hero who fought against colonialism in

Gonggong Beruntun

This motif illustrates that a person should maintain a positive attitude and

Biji Kopi

The coffee seeds motif illustrates the pride of local coffee specialities in

Banji Cirebon

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

Kamaro Timika

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

Kaharingan

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

Bintik Tujuh

The Bintik Tujuh (Seven Dots) motif has 7 white spots and green color gradation as

Kaganga Tanah Rejang

If Batik Besurek combines Arabic calligraphy motifs, then the Kaganga batik takes

Peresean

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

Tubo Kelapa

Coconut tree is a symbol of a good character and strong mentality. It illustrates the more success a person, the more

Karawo Mahkuta

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