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Pantai Merah Muda – Pink Beach
Pink Beach (photo: @ExploreBali)
Pink Beach (photo: @HendrickHartono)
Pantai Merah Muda – Pink Beach
Have you ever been to a beach adored with rosy-colored sands? The pink color is not resulted from a photoshop retouch. The magnificent color exists naturally. Pantai Merah Muda takes its rosy beach from eroded bites of red coral from the nearby reef. It will be the most perfect spot if you want to spend your holiday by relaxing and enjoying a sip of fruit cocktail under the warm sunlight.
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Pantai Merah Muda – Pink Beach
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Teguh Bersatu
This batik motif shows the strength of the people of Kupang. It also represents a sense of
Kuda Kupang
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Gedhog Kembang Waluh
a combination of Javanese cultural motif of the Majapahit kingdom (XII-XIV century) with
Awan Berarak
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Bultiya
The word ‘Bultiya’ is an acronym of the three major tribes in North Kalimantan, namely
Insang Ikan
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Dayak Kamang
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Bale Lumbu
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Desa Na Tolu
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Daun Simpor
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Tongkonan
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Kerawang Tegak Aceh
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Ikan tambal
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Biji Kopi
The coffee seeds motif illustrates the pride of local coffee specialities in
Hiu Taliyasan
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Keluak Daun Pakis
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Kawung
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Gigi Haruan Lidi
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Paqbarre Allo
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Sekomandi
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Gajah Way Kambas
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Parang Rusak
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Besurek Rembulan
This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe
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Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land
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Bekantan Pakis
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Raja Ampat
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Jupri Kembang Teh
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La Galigo
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Ukir Sentani
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Lipaq Sabe
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Merak Ngeram
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Cengkeh
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Bintik Tujuh
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