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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

Awan Larat Riau

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Tabir Tanjung

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

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

Tidayu

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

Banji Cirebon

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)

The Batik motifs in Lampung are dominated by the acculturation of Buddhist and

Wirasat

Wirasat or divine inspiration is a gift from God. This inspiration is symbolized by

Kaharingan

The Kaharingan or ‘tree of life’ based on the Dayak tribes’ belief system. This tree symbolizes

Awan Larat Riau

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Besurek Rafflesia

The term “Basurek” refers to a textile that contains letters or inscriptions

Gajah Mungkur

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

Ondel-ondel

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

Kerawang Tegak Aceh

The Vertical Upright (Kerawang Tegak) Motif symbolizes a person who has a strong