BBTF 2026

Phinisi boat building begins long before wood meets the sea.

It lives in memory, oral knowledge, and wisdom passed down by Bugis and Makassar master builders.
No blueprints exist, only experience refined over centuries.

Trees are chosen with care and ritual.
The wood, its age, and even the timing matter, because a boat is believed to carry the spirit of its materials.

There are no machines.
Each plank is shaped by hand, measured by instinct, and guided by an understanding of wind and ocean rhythm.

This is not just craftsmanship.
It is living engineering and a symbol of Indonesia’s maritime identity.

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Sumatra cuisine is bold.
It is rich, aromatic, and shaped by centuries of trade with India and the Middle East.
From Aceh in the north to West Sumatra, food becomes a language of history, spice, and identity.

Mie Aceh brings thick yellow noodles, warm spices, and seafood or meat in one powerful dish.
Roti cane and roti jala reflect Indian influence, yet feel deeply local on Sumatran tables.
These flavors travel far and remain familiar across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Padang food is intense and unforgettable.
Slow cooking, coconut milk, and complex spice blends create dishes like rendang, sate Padang, gulai, and dendeng balado.
Served in Rumah Makan Padang with dozens of plates at once, the experience is as iconic as the taste itself.

Sumatra food is not just something you eat.
It is one of Indonesia’s strongest culinary tourism assets.

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The Raw Majesty of Taman Nasional Lorentz

Where mountains touch the sky, glaciers meet tropical forests, and ancient ecosystems thrive untouched.
This is one of Indonesia’s last true wilderness realms, home to rare wildlife, sacred landscapes, and stories older than memory.

Walk its paths and you feel the hum of nature in its purest form.
Untamed. Vast. Eternal.

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Welcome to The World of Wayang

A universe where shadows speak, heroes rise, and timeless wisdom moves through leather and light.
Every puppet carries a story. Every movement holds a legacy.

Step closer and feel how Indonesia’s heritage breathes through each character, subtle, powerful, unforgettable.

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What Goes in the Pot?

The essential flavors of Indonesian cooking begin long before the heat touches the pan.
Fresh herbs, bold spices, and fragrant pastes come together to create dishes that feel like home.

Every stir builds a story. Every aroma carries a memory.
This is the heart of our kitchen, where culture and taste become one.

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Across Indonesia, rice is more than a daily staple, it is a symbol of harmony, gratitude, and the relationship between humans and nature.

From Bali’s reverence for Dewi Sri, the goddess of life, to Java’s ceremonial Nasi Tumpeng shaped like a mountain of blessings, rice appears in moments that mark hope, growth, and renewal.

The woven artistry of Ketupat reflects another layer of wisdom: mistakes and forgiveness, celebrated during Lebaran as families gather to reconnect.

Through dishes, rituals, and values, rice becomes a living heritage that travelers can experience across the archipelago.

At BBTF, we honor these traditions as part of Indonesia’s rich cultural and culinary identity that drive Indonesia tourism🌾✨

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