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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.

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Soeman HS Library

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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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Gentala Arasy

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

Honai

The Honai is inspired by the traditional house of the Papuan community living in

Mahkota Siger

Siger is the crown of a noblewoman in ancient time. It is a symbol of femininity, strength, and

Merak Ngeram

The hatching peacock motif has a very deep meaning which refers to the sacrifice and

Tengkawang Ampiek

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

Tifa Papua

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

Mega Mendung

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

Angsa Duo

According to legend, the Angso duo batik motif is a pair of swans that are believed to have led Princess

Manguni Minahasa

Manguni is identified as the symbol of the Minahasa people. Manguni is known as a