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Minahasa Traditional Costume (Photo: @Indonesia Kaya)

Pinawetengan Museum

Pinawetengan Museum displays various collections, ranging from pre-historic relics, ancient Minahasa tribal objects, to Dutch colonial relics. Located 4 kilometers from the museum, the prehistoric site of Watu Pinawetengan has existed since 1000 BC. It is considered a sacred site and the birthplace of Minahasa ethnic.

Cultural Tourism Destination

Pinawetengan Museum

Tourist Attractions in North Sulawesi

North Sulawesi

Batik Motifs

Pinawetengan

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

Waruga

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

Tari Kabasaran

the Kabasaran dance is a sacred dance performed in the

Manguni Minahasa

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

 

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Motifs

Gonggong Beruntun

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

Tubo Kelapa

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

Ondel-ondel

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

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

Karawo Pinang

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

Lontara

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

Honai

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

Peresean

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

Srimanganti

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