According to Indonesian tradition, a hollow ear indicates a good beauty and personality.
In some regions in Indonesia, such as Bali and East Nusa Tenggara, people still wear piercings on the nose or ears as part of their culture.
In ancient times, piercing in the ear was used as a sign of social status, the more holes it was owned, the higher the social status.
Not only ears, piercing in other parts of the body such as nose, lips, and eyebrows are also increasingly popular among Indonesian people.
Most piercing places in Indonesia follow strict health standards to ensure customer safety and comfort.
Even so, there are still many people who choose to pierce in an unofficial place or use unfamiliar equipment, which can cause infections and other health problems.
Some Indonesians believe that piercing at a certain point in the ear can help reduce headaches and migraines.
Some types of piercings such as helix and tragus piercings are increasingly popular among Indonesian young people.
There are several myths and beliefs related to piercing in Indonesia, such as that piercing on certain body parts can help drive out evil spirits or provide mystical power to the wearer.
Some Indonesian celebrities and public figures are also famous for their piercing, such as singer Raisa who has several piercings in the ears and nose.
