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West Sumatra Grand Mosque

West Sumatra Grand Mosque

West Sumatra Grand Mosque (photo: Febrian Fachri)

West Sumatra Grand Mosque

The Great Mosque of West Sumatra is one of the leading religious tourism destinations in the city of Padang. It has an oval-shaped roof on four sides which reflects the shape of the Minang traditional house, the Gadang house. The Great Mosque of West Sumatra also has an 85 meters-height tower. Visitors can use the elevator and enjoy views of the city of Padang from a height of 44 meters. The walls of Great Mosque of West Sumatra are decorated with Minang-styled wooden panels which also serve as ventilations to improve the air circulation inside. The Great Mosque of West Sumatra was built with earthquake-friendly construction. Once the earthquake occurs, the second floor of the mosque can be functioned as a temporary evacuation site.

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West Sumatra Grand Mosque

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Batik Motifs

Keluak Daun Pakis

The word “Keluak” is a Minang language which means twisted or tangled. The Motif of

Rangkiang

The word “Rangkiang” refers to the rice granary in the Minangkabau language. It symbolizes

Tanah Liek

The word “Tanah Liek” refers to clay in Minang language. It is also known as

 

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Kaharingan

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

Desa Na Tolu

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

Tikar Natuna

The Tikar Natuna motif is adapted from the traditional making of pandanus mats in

Cengkeh

The clove flower motif is the main commodity of the Tolitoli Regency. This motif represents

Pati-Pati Pinehiku

It symbolizes the hierarchy in society and the social status of the Mekongga

Paqbarre Allo

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

Mega Mendung

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

Sekomandi

Its philosophical meaning is the eternal union which refers to a saying “until death do us part”

Asmat Papua

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

Jagung

The philosophy of the corn motif illustrates the dream and