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Ksitigarbha Buddhist Shrine

Ksitigarbha Buddhist shrine (photo: travelingyuk)

Ksitigarbha Buddhist Shrine

The Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha is known as the Buddhist shrine with a thousand faces. When you sneak peak to the inside part of the temple, there are 500 statues of Lohan with various faces and more than 40 human-like god statues carved based on Buddhist beliefs. The Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha Temple exists as one of the largest Buddhists temples in Southeast Asia after China. It is also regarded as a religious tourism destination in Tanjung Pinang City and Riau Islands Province.

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Ksitigarbha Buddhist Shrine

Tourist Attractions in Riau Islands

Riau Islands

Batik Motifs

Tikar Natuna

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

Gonggong Beruntun

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

Ikan tambal

The word “Ikan” refers to fish. The philosophical meaning of Ikan Tambal means is

Gonggong Siput

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

 

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Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)

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

Pintu Aceh

The motif is inspired by Aceh’s traditional architecture that has

Lok Baintan Floating Market

As you can imagine, the most authentic thing is that you can buy things and even

Bayam Raja

The Raja Bayam Sasirangan motif illustrates the social status of

Tanah Liek

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

Mahkota Siger

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

Rumah Mamuju

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

Teguh Bersatu

This batik motif shows the strength of the people of Kupang. It also represents a sense of

Salakanagara

Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land

Biji Kopi

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

Tangerang Herang

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

Bunga Raye

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

Pucuk Rebung Riau

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

Samudra

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

Teluk Tomini

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

Jumputan Bintang

The word Jumputan means the tie-dye technique, while the word “Bintang” refers to

Bultiya

The word ‘Bultiya’ is an acronym of the three major tribes in North Kalimantan, namely

Tifa Papua

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

Pala Salawaku

This motif illustrates the unique weapons of the Maluku region, namely

Kaganga Tanah Rejang

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

Tabir Tanjung

Tanjung flower is a type of Cherry tree flower, which is commonly found in

Asmat Papua

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

Dayak Kamang

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

Gajah Way Kambas

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

Kuda Sepasang

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

Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan

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

Rasamala

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

Ukir Sentani

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

Lipaq Sabe

Lipaq Saqbe contains a simple geometric classical motif with various flower decorations. This textile is

Sekomandi

Its philosophical meaning is the eternal union which refers to a saying “until death do us part”

Ake Patra

Ake is related to the divinity and the composition of the universe. It is a symbol of

Awan Larat Riau

This motif is usually associated with gentleness, wisdom, and

La Galigo

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

Srimanganti

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

Buketan Bali

The Balinese bouquet (Buketan Bali) is a floral arrangement and the name is

Mega Mendung

Mega Mendung signifies the cloud. This motif means to stay

Pisang Bali

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

Wakatobi

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

Sandeq

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

Rutun Penyu

This motif describes the local wisdom which favours modesty and

Kalo Sara

Kalo Sara is a sacred motif for Tolaki ethnic. It is considered as

Raja Ampat

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

Gonggong Siput

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

Tidayu

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

Kain Cual

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

Karawo Pinang

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

Manguni Minahasa

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

Alam Pantai

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

Kerawang Tegak Aceh

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

Keluak Daun Pakis

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

Tikar Natuna

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

Dayak Taghol

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

Pati-Pati Pinehiku

It symbolizes the hierarchy in society and the social status of the Mekongga

Wirasat

Wirasat or divine inspiration is a gift from God. This inspiration is symbolized by

Merak Ngeram

The hatching peacock motif has a very deep meaning which refers to the sacrifice and

Daun Lada Hitam

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

Parang Seling

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

Tenun Bima

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

Abimanyu Prince

This motif implies a hope that the wearer will have the wisdom of

Paqbarre Allo

The word “Barre” means round and “Allo” means the sunlight. This motif is interpreted as

Taiganja

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

Insang Ikan

Insang refers to the gills of the fish. This is a typical pattern of Malay ethnic who inhabits

Pinawetengan

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

Merak Lasem

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

Barong Bali

The Barong refers to the mythological animal with supra-natural

Peresean

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

Daun Sirih

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

Singayaksa

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

Kamaro Timika

This motif is inspired by sacred symbols of Kamaro communities in

Waruga

Minahasa batik motifs are adopted from Waruga. Waruga is the

Bekantan Pakis

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

Pattimura

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

Gurdo Solo

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

Enggang Dayak

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

Bomba Mawar

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

Cengkeh

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

Bintik Tujuh

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

Kuda Kupang

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

Gajah Mungkur

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

Rangkiang

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

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

Gigi Haruan Lidi

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

Tongkonan

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

Gedhog Kembang Waluh

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

Pantai Ambon

Ambon city batik depicts the natural wealth and marine life of

Besurek Rafflesia

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

Ceplok Gayo Aceh

The variety of colors shows the differences in society that

Leuit Sijimat

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

Kaharingan

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

Anggrek Tewu

This motif is created based on the local wisdom and philosophy of

Ikan tambal

The word “Ikan” refers to fish. The philosophical meaning of Ikan Tambal means is

Gonggong Beruntun

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

Malinau Cultural Festival

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

Burung Bidadari

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

Sinaran

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

Sido Mulyo

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

Besurek Rembulan

This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe

Honai

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

Gorga Simeol-Meol

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