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Orchid Botanical Garden
Vanda Orchid flower (foto: N. Perrault, Wikipedia)
Orchid Botanical Garden (foto: Carletariu)
Orchid Botanical Garden
If you visit Tarakan city, you should go to the Orchid Botanical Garden. It conserves various types of the rarest Kalimantan orchids. You can also find various kinds of mini cactus and beautiful tropical butterflies. This place is definitely awesome for nature lovers.
Tourist Attractions in North Kalimantan
Tarakan Mangrove Forest
Mangrove Forest is one of the favourite tourism sites in Tarakan. We can go along the
Malinau Cultural Festival
You will witness a unique competition that might not be found other than in
Museum of Bulungan Sultanate
Bulungan is a historical museum to witness the legacy of the
North Kalimantan
Batik Motifs
Dayak Taghol
Dayak Taghol has a distinctive style of four curved lines and small dots. This motif represents
Bultiya
The word ‘Bultiya’ is an acronym of the three major tribes in North Kalimantan, namely
Bekantan Pakis
This motif represents Pakis Haji (Polystichum setiferum), an endemic plant in
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Motifs
Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan
The motif illustrates the philosophy of the mangosteen fruit, which is
Tifa Totobuang
The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called
Daun Sirih
This motif illustrates betel leaves that are used by Lombok communities as traditional
Tikar Natuna
The Tikar Natuna motif is adapted from the traditional making of pandanus mats in
Keluak Daun Pakis
The word “Keluak” is a Minang language which means twisted or tangled. The Motif of
Dayak Kamang
Kamang motif is generally found in the Dayak tribe shield because it is believed to
Bintik Tujuh
The Bintik Tujuh (Seven Dots) motif has 7 white spots and green color gradation as
Besurek Rafflesia
The term “Basurek” refers to a textile that contains letters or inscriptions
Tongkonan
Toraja’s traditional house is called Tongkonan. Tongkonan is a place for
Bomba Mawar
This motif means sacred love for family, kingdom, and God; It also illustrates
Burung Bidadari
Bidadari birds are endemic birds in Halmahera. This motif represents an
Sero Tangga
The Sero Tangga illustrates an endearing feeling and sacrifices of a person to fulfil
Paqbarre Allo
The word “Barre” means round and “Allo” means the sunlight. This motif is interpreted as
Malinau Cultural Festival
You will witness a unique competition that might not be found other than in
Honai
The Honai is inspired by the traditional house of the Papuan community living in
Daun Lada Hitam
The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung
Jupri Kembang Teh
Kembang Teh illustrates the tendrils of tea plants that grow in the highlands of
Sekar Jati
Sekar means flower and Jati refers to teak trees that symbolizes a strong mental character that
Taiganja
Taiganja is a precious gold pendant that shows the social status of the Kaili family. It is
Dayak Taghol
Dayak Taghol has a distinctive style of four curved lines and small dots. This motif represents
Gajah Way Kambas
The motif illustrates the Lampung’s natural reserve, the Way Kambas. it also symbolizes
Gumin Tambun
Based on Hindu mythology, this motif symbolizes lucks, abundant wealth, and
Tenun Bima
The motifs are adopted from Bima woven textile. This pattern has received a great
Singayaksa
The Singayaksa motif comes from the name of a place where Sultan Hasanuddin used to
Srimanganti
The name of the Srimanganti motif is derived from Palace’s hallway that connects to
Gamolan
This motif illustrates Gamolan, a bamboo musical instrument of Lampung that is
Kain Cual
Cual textile tradition has existed since the 17th century. The word “Cual” refers to
Enggang Dayak
Local people beliefs that hornbills are an incarnation of the Commander of the Birds. It has supernatural
Kaharingan
The Kaharingan or ‘tree of life’ based on the Dayak tribes’ belief system. This tree symbolizes
Daun Simpor
This motif is inspired by the Simpor plant (Dillenia Suffruticosa) which is a typical
Bekantan Pakis
This motif represents Pakis Haji (Polystichum setiferum), an endemic plant in
La Galigo
La Galigo is a literary work of the Buginese Epic that has 300 thousand epic lines. It is considered even
Gonggong Beruntun
This motif illustrates that a person should maintain a positive attitude and
Angsa Duo
According to legend, the Angso duo batik motif is a pair of swans that are believed to have led Princess
Pucuk Rebung Riau
Pucuk Rebung symbolizes heart determination in achieving goals, good luck, and
Tubo Kelapa
Coconut tree is a symbol of a good character and strong mentality. It illustrates the more success a person, the more
Pati-Pati Pinehiku
It symbolizes the hierarchy in society and the social status of the Mekongga
Mahkota Siger
Siger is the crown of a noblewoman in ancient time. It is a symbol of femininity, strength, and
Buketan Bali
The Balinese bouquet (Buketan Bali) is a floral arrangement and the name is
Tangerang Herang
Tangerang Herang motif is a symbol of Tangerang city. The Tangerang Herang batik motif consists of
Wakatobi
It symbolizes the coastal beauty of the Wakatobi island and the symbol of Patra symbolizes
Besurek Rembulan
This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe
Pattimura
Pattimura is the name of an Indonesian hero who fought against colonialism in
Kaganga Tanah Rejang
If Batik Besurek combines Arabic calligraphy motifs, then the Kaganga batik takes
Tengkawang Ampiek
With its many advantages, the Dayaks use this leaf in ritual ceremonies. This plant is a symbol of
Ukir Sentani
The Ukir motif is a batik motif that is inspired by various traditional Sentani wood carvings
Lok Baintan Floating Market
As you can imagine, the most authentic thing is that you can buy things and even
Wirasat
Wirasat or divine inspiration is a gift from God. This inspiration is symbolized by
Rangkiang
The word “Rangkiang” refers to the rice granary in the Minangkabau language. It symbolizes
Insang Ikan
Insang refers to the gills of the fish. This is a typical pattern of Malay ethnic who inhabits
Karawo Mahkuta
Mahkuta refers to Gorontalo’s traditional crown. It represents noble characters of
Sekomandi
Its philosophical meaning is the eternal union which refers to a saying “until death do us part”
Salakanagara
Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat motif represents the marine life at Raja Ampat archipelago in
Bale Lumbu
This motif signifies the welfare of the ancient Sasak society. Bale also symbolizes the
Ikan tambal
The word “Ikan” refers to fish. The philosophical meaning of Ikan Tambal means is
Hiu Taliyasan
Indonesia is also home to the world’s largest fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus). Hiu Taliyasan refers to
Ake Patra
Ake is related to the divinity and the composition of the universe. It is a symbol of
Gurdo Solo
Gurdo or garuda bird is the mount of the Indian god Vishnu. As the Sun Bird,
Sandeq
Sandeq Boat is a symbol of the maritime importance of the West Sulawesi region. The greatness of
Karawo Pinang
Pinang refers to the Palm areca tree. This motif is considered as the original
Awan Berarak
Awan Berarak is a combination of Dayak motifs and Malay patterns. The word ‘Awan Berarak’ means the
Sido Mulyo
Sidomulyo is one of the classical motifs, which is specifically used for the bride’s costume in
Tanah Liek
The word “Tanah Liek” refers to clay in Minang language. It is also known as
Gonggong Siput
Gonggong (Strombus Turturella) is one type of sea snail found around
Gentala Arasy
Built as high as 80 meters, the tower also highlights the historical side of
Jumputan Bintang
The word Jumputan means the tie-dye technique, while the word “Bintang” refers to
Pinawetengan
The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in
Kawung
The Kawung motif was created by Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo (1593 – 1645) as a symbolic gift for
Kasih Tak Sampai
‘Kasih Tak Sampai’ is an idiom in the Indonesian language which refers to
Biji Kopi
The coffee seeds motif illustrates the pride of local coffee specialities in
Desa Na Tolu
The Desa Na Tolu characteristic pattern symbolizes the Batak philosophy of existence and
Parang Rusak
Another meaning behind this motif is an unconquerable spirit, symbolized by
Manguni Minahasa
Manguni is identified as the symbol of the Minahasa people. Manguni is known as a