Cultural Destination

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Huta Siallagan - Samosir Island

The traditional dance of Samosir island (photo: netralnews)

The Batu Pasidangan and Samosir traditional house (photo: @Yusantaavi)

Toba Lake - Samosir Island

The historical Toba Lake has never deprived of cultural amusement. It has an iconic ancient village that exudes a unique culture of the Batak ethnic group. Visiting this place, you will feel the sensation of traveling back in time. Tourists can visit ancient Batak traditional settlements with their two-meter high stone walls, as well as watch the ritual ceremonies of the local people. You could also overlook the breathtaking panoramic view of Lake Toba, the largest volcanic lake in the world.

Cultural Tourism Destination

Toba Lake - Samosir Island

Tourist Attractions in North Sumatra

North Sumatra

Batik Motifs

Penari Melayu

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

Desa Na Tolu

The Desa Na Tolu characteristic pattern symbolizes the Batak philosophy of existence and

Gorga Simeol-Meol

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

Desa Na Ualu

The Gorga motif of Ualu Village is the symbol of the eight cardinal

 

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Batik

Motifs

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

Gonggong Siput

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

Gonggong Beruntun

This motif illustrates that a person should maintain a positive attitude and

Kasih Tak Sampai

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

Bultiya

The word ‘Bultiya’ is an acronym of the three major tribes in North Kalimantan, namely

Parang Seling

Parang Seling or “alternating daggers” is a royal batik motif. It is a feminine variant of

Penari Melayu

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

Pucuk Mekar

This motive reflects the joy and gratitude to God over the grace of

Paqbarre Allo

The word “Barre” means round and “Allo” means the sunlight. This motif is interpreted as