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The Kalamata Fort (photo: @Dictio.id)

The Kalamata Fort (photo: @Dictio.id)

Kalamata Fort

Again, the fort is a witness of the Portuguese colonization of Indonesia. This fort is located near the sea so if you have a passion for photography, you can capture your best shoots here since the place looks so dear on everyone’s eyes and also very picturesque on the camera lens!

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Kalamata Fort

Tourist Attractions in North Maluku

North Maluku

Batik Motifs

Alam Pantai

The word “Alam Pantai” refers to the natural beauty of

Burung Bidadari

Bidadari birds are endemic birds in Halmahera. This motif represents an

Tubo Kelapa

Coconut tree is a symbol of a good character and strong mentality. It illustrates the more success a person, the more

 

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Motifs

Gorga Simeol-Meol

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

Burung Bidadari

Bidadari birds are endemic birds in Halmahera. This motif represents an

Tangerang Herang

Tangerang Herang motif is a symbol of Tangerang city. The Tangerang Herang batik motif consists of

Malinau Cultural Festival

You will witness a unique competition that might not be found other than in

Dayak Kamang

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

Pucuk Rebung Riau

Pucuk Rebung symbolizes heart determination in achieving goals, good luck, and

Srimanganti

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

Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan

The motif illustrates the philosophy of the mangosteen fruit, which is

Bale Lumbu

This motif signifies the welfare of the ancient Sasak society. Bale also symbolizes the

Kuda Kupang

Horses symbolize wealth. It contains noble values of virtuous characters that bring

Parang Rusak

Another meaning behind this motif is an unconquerable spirit, symbolized by

Gedhog Kembang Waluh

a combination of Javanese cultural motif of the Majapahit kingdom (XII-XIV century) with

Leuit Sijimat

This motif reflects the daily activities of the Baduy tribe in Banten. The main ornaments of batik motif consist of:

Tenun Bima

The motifs are adopted from Bima woven textile. This pattern has received a great

Alam Pantai

The word “Alam Pantai” refers to the natural beauty of

Daun Lada Hitam

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

Gonggong Siput

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

Ondel-ondel

Ondel – ondel is Betawi traditional icons. This motif signifies

Tidayu

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

Rasamala

The Rasamala Batik motif is associated with a story when the Dutch came

Asmat Papua

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

Gurdo Solo

Gurdo or garuda bird is the mount of the Indian god Vishnu. As the Sun Bird,

Penari Melayu

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

Kuda Sepasang

For the people of Kupang, having a strong horse is a matter of

Durian Pecah

Broken Durian motifs depict the foundation of faith. The second half signifies the mastery of

Tubo Kelapa

Coconut tree is a symbol of a good character and strong mentality. It illustrates the more success a person, the more

Besurek Rafflesia

The term “Basurek” refers to a textile that contains letters or inscriptions

Kawung

The Kawung motif was created by Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo (1593 – 1645) as a symbolic gift for

Kerawang Datar

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

Bekantan Pakis

This motif represents Pakis Haji (Polystichum setiferum), an endemic plant in

Cengkeh

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

Desa Na Ualu

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

Rangkiang

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

Peresean

The Peresean is a game that sometimes some kinds of magic are

Biji Kopi

The coffee seeds motif illustrates the pride of local coffee specialities in

Teluk Tomini

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

Kaganga Tanah Rejang

If Batik Besurek combines Arabic calligraphy motifs, then the Kaganga batik takes

Jupri Kembang Teh

Kembang Teh illustrates the tendrils of tea plants that grow in the highlands of

Tanah Liek

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

Parang Seling

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

Taiganja

Taiganja is a precious gold pendant that shows the social status of the Kaili family. It is

Sido Mulyo

Sidomulyo is one of the classical motifs, which is specifically used for the bride’s costume in

Pinawetengan

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

Salakanagara

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

Kasih Tak Sampai

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

Enggang Dayak

Local people beliefs that hornbills are an incarnation of the Commander of the Birds. It has supernatural

Prada Papua

The word “Prada” in the Javanese-Indonesian dialect means a batik textile that

Rutun Penyu

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

Angsa Duo

According to legend, the Angso duo batik motif is a pair of swans that are believed to have led Princess

Lontara

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

Sekar Jati

Sekar means flower and Jati refers to teak trees that symbolizes a strong mental character that

Dayak Taghol

Dayak Taghol has a distinctive style of four curved lines and small dots. This motif represents

Tifa Totobuang

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)

The Batik motifs in Lampung are dominated by the acculturation of Buddhist and

Ukir Sentani

The Ukir motif is a batik motif that is inspired by various traditional Sentani wood carvings

Sandeq

Sandeq Boat is a symbol of the maritime importance of the West Sulawesi region. The greatness of

Bunga Raye

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

Kerawang Tegak Aceh

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

Tengkawang Ampiek

With its many advantages, the Dayaks use this leaf in ritual ceremonies. This plant is a symbol of

Bayam Raja

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

Mega Mendung

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

Merak Lasem

The peacock is considered to be the king of the birds. It represents

Sinaran

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

Bomba Mawar

This motif means sacred love for family, kingdom, and God; It also illustrates

Pantai Ambon

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

Daun Sirih

This motif illustrates betel leaves that are used by Lombok communities as traditional

Wakatobi

It symbolizes the coastal beauty of the Wakatobi island and the symbol of Patra symbolizes

Gigi Haruan Lidi

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

Hiu Taliyasan

Indonesia is also home to the world’s largest fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus). Hiu Taliyasan refers to

Karawo Mahkuta

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

Gajah Mungkur

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

Bintik Tujuh

The Bintik Tujuh (Seven Dots) motif has 7 white spots and green color gradation as

Desa Na Tolu

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

Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat motif represents the marine life at Raja Ampat archipelago in

Gentala Arasy

Built as high as 80 meters, the tower also highlights the historical side of

Awan Berarak

Awan Berarak is a combination of Dayak motifs and Malay patterns. The word ‘Awan Berarak’ means the

Kaharingan

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

Honai

The Honai is inspired by the traditional house of the Papuan community living in

La Galigo

La Galigo is a literary work of the Buginese Epic that has 300 thousand epic lines. It is considered even

Ceplok Gayo Aceh

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

Singayaksa

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

Keluak Daun Pakis

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

Gonggong Beruntun

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

Sero Tangga

The Sero Tangga illustrates an endearing feeling and sacrifices of a person to fulfil

Pattimura

Pattimura is the name of an Indonesian hero who fought against colonialism in

Besurek Rembulan

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

Mahkota Siger

Siger is the crown of a noblewoman in ancient time. It is a symbol of femininity, strength, and

Tikar Natuna

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

Pisang Bali

This batik motif is usually given by a person to his/her lover who is

Kain Cual

Cual textile tradition has existed since the 17th century. The word “Cual” refers to

Rumah Mamuju

the Batik motif illustrates the house of Mamuju King with the stairs, located on the left of the wooden stage house

Awan Larat Riau

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

Manguni Minahasa

Manguni is identified as the symbol of the Minahasa people. Manguni is known as a

Kamaro Timika

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

Samudra

This art painting means to be strong-willed person to pursue

Karawo Pinang

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

Tifa Papua

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

Tongkonan

Toraja’s traditional house is called Tongkonan. Tongkonan is a place for

Gamolan

This motif illustrates Gamolan, a bamboo musical instrument of Lampung that is

Gajah Way Kambas

The motif illustrates the Lampung’s natural reserve, the Way Kambas. it also symbolizes