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Cian Cui Festival in Selat Panjang
The splashing war in Cian Cui Festival (photo: wprihandina)
Cian Cui Festival
Cian Cui Festival is originally an annual tradition of the Chinese descendants in Selat Panjang (Panjang Strait) to celebrate Chinese New Year. Today the tradition becomes the intercultural festivity celebrated by other ethnics such as Java, Minang, and Malay communities, as well as attracts international tourists from neighboring countries. All domestic and international tourists participants were joining the water splash war using water guns, buckets, and scoops, sometimes even using a water compressor machine to splash each other along the 4 kilometers route from Kartini street, to Imam Bonjol, Ahmad Yani and Diponegoro streets. The festival also includes some religious practices such as night prayer in the Buddhist shrines, jazz festival, lantern festival and then followed by firecrackers and fireworks. Do you want something special for your next vacation? Immerse in the atmosphere and be prepared to get soaking wet in the area of the Cian Cui!
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Batik Motifs
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Gonggong Siput
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Lontara
The Lontara script itself is a typical ancient script of Bugis and Makassar communities. History records that
Sandeq
Sandeq Boat is a symbol of the maritime importance of the West Sulawesi region. The greatness of
Durian Pecah
Broken Durian motifs depict the foundation of faith. The second half signifies the mastery of
Tifa Totobuang
The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called
Tabir Tanjung
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Gurdo Solo
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Daun Lada Hitam
The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung
Gonggong Beruntun
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Jumputan Bintang
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Bultiya
The word ‘Bultiya’ is an acronym of the three major tribes in North Kalimantan, namely
Gentala Arasy
Built as high as 80 meters, the tower also highlights the historical side of
Bintik Tujuh
The Bintik Tujuh (Seven Dots) motif has 7 white spots and green color gradation as
Kasih Tak Sampai
‘Kasih Tak Sampai’ is an idiom in the Indonesian language which refers to
Bomba Mawar
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Pala Salawaku
This motif illustrates the unique weapons of the Maluku region, namely
Rumah Mamuju
the Batik motif illustrates the house of Mamuju King with the stairs, located on the left of the wooden stage house
Bekantan Pakis
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Ukir Sentani
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Biji Kopi
The coffee seeds motif illustrates the pride of local coffee specialities in
Sekar Jati
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Bale Lumbu
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Cengkeh
The clove flower motif is the main commodity of the Tolitoli Regency. This motif represents
Kawung
The Kawung motif was created by Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo (1593 – 1645) as a symbolic gift for
Srimanganti
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Karawo Pinang
Pinang refers to the Palm areca tree. This motif is considered as the original
Mahkota Siger
Siger is the crown of a noblewoman in ancient time. It is a symbol of femininity, strength, and
Paqbarre Allo
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Lipaq Sabe
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Besurek Rafflesia
The term “Basurek” refers to a textile that contains letters or inscriptions
Tongkonan
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Leuit Sijimat
This motif reflects the daily activities of the Baduy tribe in Banten. The main ornaments of batik motif consist of:
Hiu Taliyasan
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Prada Papua
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Parang Rusak
Another meaning behind this motif is an unconquerable spirit, symbolized by
Rangkiang
The word “Rangkiang” refers to the rice granary in the Minangkabau language. It symbolizes
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Honai
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Tangerang Herang
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Pattimura
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Enggang Dayak
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Singayaksa
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Angsa Duo
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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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Gajah Way Kambas
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Daun Sirih
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Wirasat
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Tanah Liek
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Salakanagara
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