Culture

Where the ancient rhythms of Minahasa still echo through the hills — and every tradition is a bridge between the past and the future.

Ancient Heritage

Amphitheatre

The Amphitheatre is a majestic open-air stone structure — a cultural monument that stands as a silent sentinel of a civilization that revered both its ancestors and the natural world.

Our guided heritage tours explore the cultural significance of these remarkable monuments, connecting visitors with the spiritual beliefs, artistic traditions, and community values that have shaped Minahasa society for centuries.

Waruga heritage
Amphitheatre at Pulisanbay

Ancient traditions preserved in stone and spirit

Art Exhibition by WCL

Echoes of Minahasa:
From Forgotten to Reborn

A groundbreaking art exhibition by the Wallace Conservation Licoupang — celebrating the masterpieces of Minahasa culture that time nearly erased.

Tarian Kabasaran

The fierce and sacred Kabasaran war dance — once performed by Minahasa warriors before battle. This powerful tradition is being revived and celebrated as a living art form.

Kain Tenun Minahasa

The nearly-lost art of Minahasa hand-weaving — intricate textiles with patterns that encode ancestral wisdom, social status, and spiritual protection.

Living Art

Beyond preservation, this exhibition breathes new life into forgotten traditions — commissioning contemporary Minahasa artists to reinterpret ancestral motifs.

Event
Kain Tenun weaving
Exhibition credits
Kain Tenun weaving 2
Traditional weaving machine
Kolintang instrument
Kabasaran war dance
Kabasaran war dance 2
Kabasaran war dance 3
Kabasaran war dance 4
Gantungan