Cultural Destination

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The Gate of Pontianak City (photo: HelloPontinesia)

Pontianak City

It is the capital city of West Kalimantan, also known as the “Equator Zero”. There are a lot of things that tourists can do in this city, like hiking, visiting the Equator Monument, Baning Forest tourism site, and tasting excellent local dishes. This city is inhabited by three different ethnicities with distinctive cultures, namely Dayak, Malay, and Chinese descendant communities that have blended together over the centuries. Such cultural blends could be seen in its architecture, textile, and gastronomic heritages.

Cultural Tourism Destination

Pontianak City

Tourist Attractions in West Kalimantan

West Kalimantan

Batik Motifs

Insang Ikan

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

Awan Berarak

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

Dayak Kamang

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

Tidayu

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

 

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Indonesian

Batik

Motifs

Kaganga Tanah Rejang

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

Pattimura

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

Ceplok Gayo Aceh

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

Malinau Cultural Festival

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

Jumputan Bintang

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

Teluk Tomini

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

Buketan Bali

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

Bekantan Pakis

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

Cengkeh

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

Rangkiang

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