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The Gunongan Park inside the Royal Garden (photo: Acehtourism)
Putro Phang Royal Garden
Putro Phang Royal Garden is a historical legacy of Aceh Darussalam Kingdom. This park was built by Sultan Iskandar Muda (1607-1636) as an expression of his love for his queen, Putroe Phang, who came from the Kingdom of Pahang. This park functioned as the bathing place for the King and the Empress and connected with another site, namely Gunongan Park. Gunongan Park was built to resemble the hills in Pahang, with the intention to heal the Empress’s longing for her hometown in Pahang (which belongs to a Malaysian territory since 1957).
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La Galigo
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Lipaq Sabe
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Keluak Daun Pakis
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Merak Ngeram
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Tangerang Herang
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Besurek Rafflesia
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Gurdo Solo
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Tubo Kelapa
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Biji Kopi
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Sandeq
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Tikar Natuna
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Parang Rusak
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Bomba Mawar
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Pati-Pati Pinehiku
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Salakanagara
Salakanagara batik motif illustrates the first kingdom in the Betawi land
Durian Pecah
Broken Durian motifs depict the foundation of faith. The second half signifies the mastery of
Rumah Mamuju
the Batik motif illustrates the house of Mamuju King with the stairs, located on the left of the wooden stage house
Kasih Tak Sampai
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Ukir Sentani
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Gentala Arasy
Built as high as 80 meters, the tower also highlights the historical side of
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Tengkawang Ampiek
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Gamolan
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Sekomandi
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Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)
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Tenun Bima
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Dayak Kamang
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Rangkiang
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Tanah Liek
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Leuit Sijimat
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Besurek Rembulan
This batik illustrates praise for God who created the wonderful universe
Pinawetengan
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Desa Na Tolu
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Kain Cual
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Gajah Way Kambas
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Burung Bidadari
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Pattimura
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Gonggong Beruntun
This motif illustrates that a person should maintain a positive attitude and
Sido Mulyo
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Daun Sirih
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Kawung
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Tongkonan
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