Cultural Destination

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Pasuk Kameloh in Palangkaraya City

Pasuk Kameloh Park in Palangkaraya city (photo: Tribunnews.Faturohman)

The landscape of Palangkaraya city (photo: Jhoni Prihanto.Kaltengpos)

Palangkaraya City

Palangkaraya city is another unique destination you cannot miss in Central Kalimantan. This modern and vibrant city also offers different and meaningful experiences to learn local wisdom with friendly Dayak communities in the city. One of its iconic spots is the Pasuk Kameloh Park. From here you could gaze a panoramic view of the beautiful sunset, a combination of green space with the traditional dome-roofed mosque as typical Palangkaraya architecture. It is also an outdoor cultural park where local urban arts are exhibited and performed. You can enjoy the breezing air and eat delicious dishes by the river.

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Palangkaraya City

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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

Pintu Aceh

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

Ukir Sentani

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

Pati-Pati Pinehiku

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

Awan Larat Riau

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Kerawang Datar

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

Merak Ngeram

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

Gigi Haruan Lidi

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

Paqbarre Allo

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

Tifa Papua

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

Parang Rusak

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