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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.

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Pinawetengan Museum

Tourist Attractions in North Sulawesi

North Sulawesi

Batik Motifs

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

Waruga

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

Tari Kabasaran

the Kabasaran dance is a sacred dance performed in the

 

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Motifs

Kuda Kupang

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

Raja Ampat

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

Jumputan Bintang

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

Desa Na Tolu

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

Tengkawang Ampiek

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

Bomba Mawar

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

Lipaq Sabe

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

Rumah Mamuju

the Batik motif illustrates the house of Mamuju King with the stairs, located on the left of the wooden stage house

Pati-Pati Pinehiku

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

Asmat Papua

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