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Story and History of the Sigale-gale Statue from Samosir Island  

Samosir Island in North Sumatra Province is one of the favorite destinations visited by many tourists, both domestic and foreign. Samosir is a volcanic island in the middle of Lake Toba. Not only can you enjoy the beauty of Lake Toba, if you visit Samosir Island you can also see first hand the culture and […]

The story of ancient Batak fairy tales about Lake Toba

Once upon a time in ancient times there was a young man named Toba. He is an orphan. Everyday he worked in the fields. Occasionally he looked for fish in the river which was not far from his hut. The fish they catch are usually used as side dishes and the rest is sold to […]

What are the Uses of Ulos Woven Fabric in Batak Culture?

Ulos including hereditary clothes that have been developed by the Batak community, North Sumatra. As for the fabrication of Ulos, it is almost the same as making a typical Palembang songket, because both of them use looms and do not use machines. For Ulos fabric and the dominant color in Ulos fabric is black, red, […]