Indonesian Customs


The difference between one tribe and another is only in the language and custom of the candidate and the kinship system. i. Customs Each tribe must have certain customs, including traditional ceremonies and other customs.

These habits have been carried down for generations in a tribe. For example the cremation ceremony (Ngaben) in Bali. Differences in customs show cultural differences that appear from patterns of behavior or lifestyle.

The behavior patterns of Batak people who like to talk continue to eggplant so that it seems firm and loud is very different from the behavior patterns of Central Javanese (especially Solo and Yogya) who like to talk cautiously full of subtle innuendo.

Regional Languages ​​Each ethnic group usually has a specific regional language. For example, Javanese use Javanese in everyday conversation. Other ethnic groups also use their respective regional languages.

Kinship System Kinship system is a descendant system adopted by certain ethnic groups based on the father line, mother line or both.

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