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Museum of Bulungan Sultanate

Museum of Bulungan (foto: Indonesia.go.id)

Museum of Bulungan Sultanate

This historical museum is a witness of the legacy of the Bulungan Sultanate (1731-1958). It contains historical objects which reflect the glory and identity of the indigenous communities of Bulungan.

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Museum of Bulungan Sultanate

Tourist Attractions in North Kalimantan

North Kalimantan

Batik Motifs

Bunga Raye

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

Bekantan Pakis

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

Bultiya

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

Dayak Taghol

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

 

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Motifs

Desa Na Tolu

The Desa Na Tolu characteristic pattern symbolizes the Batak philosophy of existence and

Kerawang Datar

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

Jumputan Bintang

The word Jumputan means the tie-dye technique, while the word “Bintang” refers to

Daun Sirih

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

Gedhog Kembang Waluh

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

Raja Ampat

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

Kaganga Tanah Rejang

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

Prada Papua

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

Ondel-ondel

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)

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