10 Interesting Fact About Cultural traditions and customs

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• Indonesian customs are very diverse because Indonesia consists of various different tribes and cultures.
• Some of the world's famous Indonesian customs include Kecak Dance from Bali and Toraja traditional ceremonies from Sulawesi.
• Indonesian customs are also colored by various celebrations and festivals such as Chinese New Year, Eid, and Christmas.
• In some areas, marriages are held for a long time and involve a lot of different customs processions.
• Some Indonesian customs also involve animal sacrifices, such as in traditional Balinese ceremonies involving slaughtering pigs or chickens.
• In some areas, people still uphold old customs such as food abstinence or traditional clothing that must be used at certain events.
• There are also customs related to beliefs such as the Ngaben ceremony in Bali which is a burial ritual in Hindu beliefs.
• In some regions, customs also have philosophical and spiritual meanings, such as the Ngaben traditional ceremony which is considered to be liberation from the birth and death cycle.
• Some Indonesian customs also have music and musical instruments such as gamelan, gongs, and angklung.
• Indonesian customs are also influenced by religion, such as customs related to beliefs and rituals in Islam, Hinduism, and Christians.