Culture

Traveling to Lake Toba in North Sumatra, don’t forget to stop by Samosir Island. Here you can hunt for souvenirs typical of Batak nuances at low prices and good quality, as well as try out the Batak cultural heritage, namely ulos. Ulos is an Indonesian masterpiece that comes from one of the oldest civilizations in … Read more

Batak custom recognizes the rules for giving ulos which are quite strict and varied. Some of these rules include: Ulos must be given during traditional events such as weddings, traditional ceremonies, or when guests come to the house. Ulos must be given during traditional ceremonies, such as when someone becomes a traditional teacher or when … Read more

Ulos cloth is a typical hand-woven cloth from the Batak tribe. This cloth is often used as a typical souvenir from North Sumatra. Not just a cloth, a piece of ulos contains a deep meaning. There is a philosophy in every typical Batak ulos. Maybe people from outside the Batak tribe know cloth originating from … Read more

The Lake Toba area is the area of origin of the Toba Batak ethnicity. Administratively, the Lake Toba Region is in the Province of North Sumatra and geographically it is located between the coordinates 2°10’3°00′ North Latitude and 98°24′ East Longitude. The Lake Toba area covers part of the administrative area of seven districts namely … Read more