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Why are the Batak known as a tribe in Indonesia who like to sing music?

Have you ever noticed that there are many talent search events that are broadcast on Indonesian national television stations such as Indonesian Idol, The Voice, Rising Star or others that have several Batak competition participants? Well, this is the reality. Do you know why the Batak people like music? Of course you don’t. But in […]

Why is Pigs an Important Commodity in Papuan Culture in Indonesia ?

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Indonesia is a Muslim majority country in the world. Although pork is very forbidden in Islam, several regions in Indonesia use pork as the most important commodity in their culture. Pigs have many meanings in indigenous Papuans, both economic, social and cultural significance. Anthropologist and Head of the Technical Implementation Unit of the Loka Budaya […]

Rituals Wadian Ceremony Tradition Dayak Kalimantan Indonesia

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Indonesia is a country that has a very unique local wisdom tradition. One of these local traditions is a traditional ceremony originating from Kalimantan called Wadian. Wadian is one of the Dayak tribal (Dusun, Maanyan, Lawangan, Bawo) traditional ceremonies in Central Kalimantan (Kalteng) which adheres to the Kaharingan religion, including in the context of treating […]