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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

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Central Sulawesi

Batik Motifs

Cengkeh

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

Bomba Mawar

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

Taiganja

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

Sero Tangga

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

 

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Batik

Motifs

Sekomandi

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

Tidayu

The name of this motif is the acronym of three ethnics namely,

Desa Na Ualu

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

Rangkiang

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

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,

Lontara

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

Gumin Tambun

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

Kaharingan

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

Tanah Liek

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

Mega Mendung

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

Karawo Mahkuta

Mahkuta refers to Gorontalo’s traditional crown. It represents noble characters of

Pucuk Mekar

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

Kawung

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

Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)

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

Srimanganti

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

Bunga Raye

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

Gorga Simeol-Meol

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

Pinawetengan

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

Awan Larat Riau

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Abimanyu Prince

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

Ceplok Gayo Aceh

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

Jupri Kembang Teh

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

Gurdo Solo

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

Kerawang Tegak Aceh

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

Sekar Jati

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

Cengkeh

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

Daun Sirih

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

Tongkonan

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

Tangerang Herang

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

Besurek Rembulan

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

Pintu Aceh

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

Ikan tambal

The word “Ikan” refers to fish. The philosophical meaning of Ikan Tambal means is

Awan Berarak

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

Buketan Bali

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

Leuit Sijimat

This motif reflects the daily activities of the Baduy tribe in Banten. The main ornaments of batik motif consist of:

Anggrek Tewu

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

Gajah Mungkur

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

Prada Papua

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

Besurek Rafflesia

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

Merak Ngeram

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

Daun Simpor

This motif is inspired by the Simpor plant (Dillenia Suffruticosa) which is a typical

Raja Ampat

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

Mahkota Siger

Siger is the crown of a noblewoman in ancient time. It is a symbol of femininity, strength, and

Ukir Sentani

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

Bayam Raja

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

Keluak Daun Pakis

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

Pati-Pati Pinehiku

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

Lipaq Sabe

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

Peresean

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

Burung Bidadari

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

Enggang Dayak

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

Tubo Kelapa

Coconut tree is a symbol of a good character and strong mentality. It illustrates the more success a person, the more

Parang Seling

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

Ake Patra

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

Tenun Bima

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

Kerawang Datar

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

Barong Bali

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

Biji Kopi

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

Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan

The motif illustrates the philosophy of the mangosteen fruit, which is

Insang Ikan

Insang refers to the gills of the fish. This is a typical pattern of Malay ethnic who inhabits

Bintik Tujuh

The Bintik Tujuh (Seven Dots) motif has 7 white spots and green color gradation as

Banji Cirebon

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

Gonggong Siput

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

Kasih Tak Sampai

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

La Galigo

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

Angsa Duo

According to legend, the Angso duo batik motif is a pair of swans that are believed to have led Princess

Tikar Natuna

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

Teluk Tomini

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

Gigi Haruan Lidi

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

Singayaksa

The Singayaksa motif comes from the name of a place where Sultan Hasanuddin used to

Gedhog Kembang Waluh

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

Teguh Bersatu

This batik motif shows the strength of the people of Kupang. It also represents a sense of

Daun Lada Hitam

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

Kuda Kupang

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

Gentala Arasy

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

Dayak Taghol

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

Asmat Papua

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

Ondel-ondel

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

Wirasat

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

Sandeq

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

Kalo Sara

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

Pantai Ambon

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

Waruga

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

Kaganga Tanah Rejang

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

Penari Melayu

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

Honai

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

Tabir Tanjung

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

Kamaro Timika

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

Lok Baintan Floating Market

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

Gamolan

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

Rasamala

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

Salakanagara

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

Rutun Penyu

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

Sido Mulyo

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

Karawo Pinang

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

Parang Rusak

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

Sero Tangga

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

Manguni Minahasa

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

Durian Pecah

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