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Soeman HS Library

The Soeman HS Library (photo: Unilak)

Soeman HS Library

Pekanbaru is the capital of Riau Province and is also famous for educational tourism. Tourists can visit and experience Indonesian Malay culture in the magnificent library of Soeman H.S. This library won the best architectural award among Southeast Asian Countries, for bringing together local architecture and local wisdom elements of Malay culture with modernity. Through the building’s glass walls, the library visitors can also enjoy the beauty of Pekanbaru landscape from a height.

Cultural Tourism Destination

Soeman HS Library

Tourist Attractions in Riau

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Batik Motifs

Tabir Tanjung

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

Awan Larat Riau

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Kasih Tak Sampai

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

Pucuk Rebung Riau

Pucuk Rebung symbolizes heart determination in achieving goals, good luck, and

 

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Indonesian

Batik

Motifs

Bayam Raja

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

Ondel-ondel

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

Sido Mulyo

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

Ake Patra

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

Rumah Mamuju

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

Karawo Pinang

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

Bale Lumbu

This motif signifies the welfare of the ancient Sasak society. Bale also symbolizes the

Pantai Ambon

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

Taiganja

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

Lontara

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