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Pamona Cave (Photo: @festivaljalanjalan)

Pamona Cave

Rumor has it, that this cave is the house of some death bodies from Pamona Tribe. Apart from the mystery surrounding this cave, visitors can explore all the area. A little reminder: make sure to bring your own equipment to have a walk inside

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Pamona Cave

Tourist Attractions in Central Kalimantan

Central Sulawesi

Batik Motifs

Sero Tangga

The Sero Tangga illustrates an endearing feeling and sacrifices of a person to fulfil

Taiganja

Taiganja is a precious gold pendant that shows the social status of the Kaili family. It is

Bomba Mawar

This motif means sacred love for family, kingdom, and God; It also illustrates

Cengkeh

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

 

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Gamolan

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

La Galigo

La Galigo is a literary work of the Buginese Epic that has 300 thousand epic lines. It is considered even

Durian Pecah

Broken Durian motifs depict the foundation of faith. The second half signifies the mastery of

Gentala Arasy

Built as high as 80 meters, the tower also highlights the historical side of

Tanah Liek

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

Kerawang Tegak Aceh

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

Ake Patra

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

Keluak Daun Pakis

The word “Keluak” is a Minang language which means twisted or tangled. The Motif of

Hiu Taliyasan

Indonesia is also home to the world’s largest fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus). Hiu Taliyasan refers to

Penari Melayu

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

Paqbarre Allo

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

Jumputan Bintang

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

Asmat Papua

The batik motif illustrates the Asmat’s sacred tribal motifs that are

Bomba Mawar

This motif means sacred love for family, kingdom, and God; It also illustrates

Tenun Bima

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

Wirasat

Wirasat or divine inspiration is a gift from God. This inspiration is symbolized by

Daun Sirih

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

Besurek Rafflesia

The term “Basurek” refers to a textile that contains letters or inscriptions

Sekar Jati

Sekar means flower and Jati refers to teak trees that symbolizes a strong mental character that

Pucuk Mekar

This motive reflects the joy and gratitude to God over the grace of

Gumin Tambun

Based on Hindu mythology, this motif symbolizes lucks, abundant wealth, and

Burung Bidadari

Bidadari birds are endemic birds in Halmahera. This motif represents an

Bunga Raye

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

Peresean

The Peresean is a game that sometimes some kinds of magic are

Honai

The Honai is inspired by the traditional house of the Papuan community living in

Abimanyu Prince

This motif implies a hope that the wearer will have the wisdom of

Biji Kopi

The coffee seeds motif illustrates the pride of local coffee specialities in

Alam Pantai

The word “Alam Pantai” refers to the natural beauty of

Tifa Totobuang

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

Pisang Bali

This batik motif is usually given by a person to his/her lover who is

Mega Mendung

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

Dayak Taghol

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

Anggrek Tewu

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

Kalo Sara

Kalo Sara is a sacred motif for Tolaki ethnic. It is considered as

Dayak Kamang

Kamang motif is generally found in the Dayak tribe shield because it is believed to

Rangkiang

The word “Rangkiang” refers to the rice granary in the Minangkabau language. It symbolizes

Pala Salawaku

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

Merak Lasem

The peacock is considered to be the king of the birds. It represents

Kaharingan

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

Tabir Tanjung

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

Gajah Way Kambas

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

Pati-Pati Pinehiku

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

Salakanagara

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

Parang Seling

Parang Seling or “alternating daggers” is a royal batik motif. It is a feminine variant of

Desa Na Tolu

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

Ukir Sentani

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

Barong Bali

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

Sero Tangga

The Sero Tangga illustrates an endearing feeling and sacrifices of a person to fulfil

Gigi Haruan Lidi

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

Teluk Tomini

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

Rutun Penyu

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

Kerawang Datar

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

Pattimura

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

Wakatobi

It symbolizes the coastal beauty of the Wakatobi island and the symbol of Patra symbolizes

Sekomandi

Its philosophical meaning is the eternal union which refers to a saying “until death do us part”

Rasamala

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

Tangerang Herang

Tangerang Herang motif is a symbol of Tangerang city. The Tangerang Herang batik motif consists of

Tongkonan

Toraja’s traditional house is called Tongkonan. Tongkonan is a place for

Gonggong Siput

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

Banji Cirebon

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

Kain Cual

Cual textile tradition has existed since the 17th century. The word “Cual” refers to

Lok Baintan Floating Market

As you can imagine, the most authentic thing is that you can buy things and even

Waruga

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

Gonggong Beruntun

This motif illustrates that a person should maintain a positive attitude and

Srimanganti

The name of the Srimanganti motif is derived from Palace’s hallway that connects to

Lipaq Sabe

Lipaq Saqbe contains a simple geometric classical motif with various flower decorations. This textile is

Tengkawang Ampiek

With its many advantages, the Dayaks use this leaf in ritual ceremonies. This plant is a symbol of

Taiganja

Taiganja is a precious gold pendant that shows the social status of the Kaili family. It is

Bekantan Pakis

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

Awan Larat Riau

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Samudra

This art painting means to be strong-willed person to pursue

Jagung

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

Gajah Mungkur

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

Tifa Papua

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

Bale Lumbu

This motif signifies the welfare of the ancient Sasak society. Bale also symbolizes the

Kasih Tak Sampai

‘Kasih Tak Sampai’ is an idiom in the Indonesian language which refers to

Karawo Pinang

Pinang refers to the Palm areca tree. This motif is considered as the original

Pinawetengan

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

Manguni Minahasa

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

Bultiya

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

Enggang Dayak

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

Tikar Natuna

The Tikar Natuna motif is adapted from the traditional making of pandanus mats in

Kuda Sepasang

For the people of Kupang, having a strong horse is a matter of

Pantai Ambon

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)

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

Buketan Bali

The Balinese bouquet (Buketan Bali) is a floral arrangement and the name is

Lontara

The Lontara script itself is a typical ancient script of Bugis and Makassar communities. History records that

Sandeq

Sandeq Boat is a symbol of the maritime importance of the West Sulawesi region. The greatness of

Merak Ngeram

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

Parang Rusak

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

Prada Papua

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

Sido Mulyo

Sidomulyo is one of the classical motifs, which is specifically used for the bride’s costume in

Cengkeh

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

Malinau Cultural Festival

You will witness a unique competition that might not be found other than in

Awan Berarak

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

Besurek Rembulan

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

Gurdo Solo

Gurdo or garuda bird is the mount of the Indian god Vishnu. As the Sun Bird,

Kuda Kupang

Horses symbolize wealth. It contains noble values of virtuous characters that bring

Jupri Kembang Teh

Kembang Teh illustrates the tendrils of tea plants that grow in the highlands of

Kawung

The Kawung motif was created by Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo (1593 – 1645) as a symbolic gift for