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

Dayak Kamang

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

Awan Berarak

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

Tidayu

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

 

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Motifs

Mega Mendung

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

Abimanyu Prince

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

Gonggong Siput

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

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

Raja Ampat

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

Pattimura

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

Biji Kopi

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

Gentala Arasy

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

Gorga Simeol-Meol

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