Cultural Destination

Embrace the spirit of the place!

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.

Cultural Tourism Destination

Museum of Bulungan Sultanate

Tourist Attractions in North Kalimantan

North Kalimantan

Batik Motifs

Bultiya

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

Bunga Raye

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

Bekantan Pakis

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

Dayak Taghol

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

 

Discover

Indonesian

Batik

Motifs

Waruga

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

Tabir Tanjung

Tanjung flower is a type of Cherry tree flower, which is commonly found in

Desa Na Ualu

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

Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)

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

Gorga Simeol-Meol

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

Merak Ngeram

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

Gonggong Siput

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

Pintu Aceh

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

Manguni Minahasa

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

Ake Patra

Ake is related to the divinity and the composition of the universe. It is a symbol of