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

Desa Na Ualu

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

Gorga Simeol-Meol

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

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

 

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Indonesian

Batik

Motifs

Besurek Rembulan

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

Lontara

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

Ondel-ondel

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

Lok Baintan Floating Market

As you can imagine, the most authentic thing is that you can buy things and even

Kerawang Tegak Aceh

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

Tifa Papua

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

Tidayu

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

Tifa Totobuang

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

Barong Bali

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

Gigi Haruan Lidi

The Gigi Haruan Lidi motif is taken from the name of the cork fish and is a symbol of