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Penglipuran Cultural Village
Penglipuran Ecotourism Village is located in Bangli District. It has an area size of 112 hectares. This tourist spot was awarded the third most beautiful and cleanest village in the world by New York’s Boombastic magazine. It is a unique and exotic environment full of interesting elements such as traditional Balinese housing and temples architecture neatly lined up, green bamboo forests, and cobbled streets. The layout of this village is adapted from the shape of Trimandala, three concentric circles denoting three zones with different levels of function and purity. Discover and enjoy the magic of this place!
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Kasih Tak Sampai
‘Kasih Tak Sampai’ is an idiom in the Indonesian language which refers to
Karawo Mahkuta
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Hiu Taliyasan
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Tengkawang Ampiek
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Kerawang Tegak Aceh
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Lipaq Sabe
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Srimanganti
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Wakatobi
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Angsa Duo
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Prada Papua
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Rumah Mamuju
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Sido Mulyo
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Kawung
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Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan
The motif illustrates the philosophy of the mangosteen fruit, which is
Jumputan Bintang
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Kaganga Tanah Rejang
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Merak Ngeram
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Bomba Mawar
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Ukir Sentani
The Ukir motif is a batik motif that is inspired by various traditional Sentani wood carvings
Rangkiang
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Pinawetengan
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Desa Na Tolu
The Desa Na Tolu characteristic pattern symbolizes the Batak philosophy of existence and
Daun Lada Hitam
The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung
Gajah Way Kambas
The motif illustrates the Lampung’s natural reserve, the Way Kambas. it also symbolizes
Gurdo Solo
Gurdo or garuda bird is the mount of the Indian god Vishnu. As the Sun Bird,
Sekar Jati
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Bintik Tujuh
The Bintik Tujuh (Seven Dots) motif has 7 white spots and green color gradation as
Kuda Kupang
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Manguni Minahasa
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Lontara
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Bekantan Pakis
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Sero Tangga
The Sero Tangga illustrates an endearing feeling and sacrifices of a person to fulfil
Awan Berarak
Awan Berarak is a combination of Dayak motifs and Malay patterns. The word ‘Awan Berarak’ means the
Daun Simpor
This motif is inspired by the Simpor plant (Dillenia Suffruticosa) which is a typical
Gumin Tambun
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Tifa Totobuang
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Singayaksa
The Singayaksa motif comes from the name of a place where Sultan Hasanuddin used to
Wirasat
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Ikan tambal
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Karawo Pinang
Pinang refers to the Palm areca tree. This motif is considered as the original
Dayak Kamang
Kamang motif is generally found in the Dayak tribe shield because it is believed to
Besurek Rembulan
This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe
Kaharingan
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Salakanagara
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Enggang Dayak
Local people beliefs that hornbills are an incarnation of the Commander of the Birds. It has supernatural
Gonggong Beruntun
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Taiganja
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Parang Seling
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Kain Cual
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Tikar Natuna
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Tenun Bima
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Tubo Kelapa
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Paqbarre Allo
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Gamolan
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Leuit Sijimat
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Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)
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Tongkonan
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Tangerang Herang
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Buketan Bali
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Daun Sirih
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Tabir Tanjung
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Keluak Daun Pakis
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Gorga Simeol-Meol
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La Galigo
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