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Torosiaje Coastal Village

Torosiaje Coastal Village (Photo: @Pesona Indonesia)

Torosiaje Coastal Village

This village is one of the most suggested sites of the province.  Torosiaje belongs to Bajo people who have given important meaning to this place. According to them, the ocean is “the main terrace of life” and this way of thinking is completely embodied in this place. This historical village offers unforgetable ecotourism with Bajo community. It is also an interesting nature destination for those who are interested in Mangrove conservation and coastal wildlife. 

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Torosiaje Coastal Village

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Batik Motifs

Karawo Pinang

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

Karawo Mahkuta

Mahkuta refers to Gorontalo’s traditional crown. It represents noble characters of

Teluk Tomini

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

Jagung

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and

 

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Karawo Mahkuta

Mahkuta refers to Gorontalo’s traditional crown. It represents noble characters of

Merak Ngeram

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

Singayaksa

The Singayaksa motif comes from the name of a place where Sultan Hasanuddin used to

Ondel-ondel

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

Asmat Papua

The batik motif illustrates the Asmat’s sacred tribal motifs that are

Bayam Raja

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

Srimanganti

The name of the Srimanganti motif is derived from Palace’s hallway that connects to

Dayak Kamang

Kamang motif is generally found in the Dayak tribe shield because it is believed to

Pinawetengan

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

Parang Rusak

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