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

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

Enggang Dayak

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

 

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Motifs

Pala Salawaku

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

Rasamala

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

Cengkeh

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

Manguni Minahasa

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

Anggrek Tewu

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

Pattimura

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

Besurek Rembulan

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

Gedhog Kembang Waluh

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

Parang Rusak

Another meaning behind this motif is an unconquerable spirit, symbolized by

Tenun Bima

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