s the location of Kampung Naga. The monument stands on a black marble base as high as 7 meters. The cleaver height reaches 5 feet. Uniquely, the cleaver is made from the fusion 900 traditional weapons from various regions in Indonesia archipelago. The making involved 40 kris-makers from all over the archipelago. The making was lead by Kanjeng Raden Tumenggung Dedy P. Asmo Dipuro, from Solo, Central Java. The monument was inaugurated on 16 …

The form of limas house is very unique. In terms of language, limas(eng:pyramid) in bahasa Indonesia consists of lima(eng: five) and emas(eng:gold). While the trademark is on its pyramid-shaped roof and a pole or houses on stilts. The type of stage house or house on stilts is suitable with the natural condition of Palembang which are mostly on watery area along the Musi river. This type of house usually built on the riverbank facing the grou…

Rencong is a traditional weapon of the region of Aceh, Indonesia, shaped like an L, but if you look more closely, it looks more like ‘Bismillah’(arabic: in the name of God) calligraphy. Rencong included in the category of dagger (not a knife or sword). Origins Before Rencong was known, the people of Aceh had been using a weapon called Siwah. These weapons do not have handles, so it’s quite difficult when used to fight, espe…

Toraja traditional house is called Tongkonan, derived from the word ‘tongkon’ which means ‘to sit together’. Tongkonan always built facing north, which is considered as the source of life. Based on archaeological research, the Toraja came from Yunan, Tongkin Bay, China. These immigrants from China then acculturated with the indigenous population of South Sulawesi. Tongkonan is a wooden house on stilts, where the pool…