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

Anggrek Tewu

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

Kaharingan

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

 

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Motifs

Gamolan

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

Kamaro Timika

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

Awan Berarak

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

Teguh Bersatu

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

Bintik Tujuh

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

Daun Lada Hitam

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

Tanah Liek

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

Teluk Tomini

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

Kerawang Tegak Aceh

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

Gajah Way Kambas

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