Getting to Know the Inner and Outer Baduy Tribe, Also Learn the Rules When Visiting Their Traditional Village

Kapanlagi.com - There is something interesting about President Joko Widodo's appearance at the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), Monday (16/08). When delivering a state speech, the person familiarly known as Jokowi appeared wearing traditional attire of the Baduy tribe, complete with a headband and a koja bag. The appearance of the number one person in Indonesia successfully caught attention. Now, the wider community is getting to know the Baduy tribe better.

On various occasions, President Jokowi often appears wearing traditional attire to introduce each tribe in Indonesia. As we know, Indonesia is a country inhabited by diverse ethnic groups. Each tribe has its own unique culture. This diversity of tribes and cultures is what makes Indonesia known as one of the rich countries.

Now, through his appearance at the Annual Session of the MPR 2021, President Jokowi is trying to introduce the Baduy tribe to the wider community. To get to know the Baduy tribe more deeply, here is a review of their culture and customs that has been compiled from various sources.

1. Getting to Know the Baduy Tribe

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The Baduy Tribe is one of the tribes in Indonesia who inhabit the Banten Province, precisely at the foot of the Kendeng Mountains in Kanekes Village, Leuwidamar District, Lebak Regency. The area where the Baduy Tribe lives is known as one of the natural and cultural tourist destinations. There, tourists can learn about the serene and traditional way of life of the Baduy community.

Until now, the Baduy Tribe still highly upholds their culture and customs. In addition, the Baduy Tribe has a principle to live in harmony with nature. Therefore, the life of the Baduy Tribe is not greatly influenced by technological advancements and modernity.

A member of the Baduy Tribe can be recognized by their distinctive appearance. They wear traditional clothing in the form of simple cloth garments with headbands. In addition, the Baduy Tribe is also known to never wear footwear at all, and they do not use any means of transportation. No matter the distance, the Baduy Tribe will travel on foot.

2. The Baduy Tribe

Broadly speaking, the Baduy tribe is divided into two types, namely the inner Baduy tribe and the outer Baduy tribe. Therefore, to understand the Baduy tribe more deeply, we need to understand the differences between them. The inner Baduy tribe is a term for the Baduy community that still strongly adheres to traditional customs.

The inner Baduy community still lives with a number of strict prohibitions. Some of these prohibitions are related to the prohibition of using modern technology, including electricity. Understanding the inner Baduy tribe can also be seen from their appearance. The inner Baduy tribe wears all-white clothing, with a headband that sometimes can be black.

As the name suggests, the inner Baduy tribe also inhabits the inner part of their ancestral land, which tends to be more isolated. Therefore, tourists cannot reach the inner Baduy tribe's way of life.

3. Outer Baduy Tribe

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In contrast to the inner Baduy tribe, the outer Baduy tribe lives in the outer part of the customary land area. This is the area where the outer Baduy community resides, which has become a tourist destination. Getting to know the outer Baduy tribe can be seen from their appearance.

Not much different from the inner Baduy tribe, the outer Baduy tribe also wears traditional clothes in the form of simple cloth and headband. However, the color of the outer Baduy tribe's clothing is dominated by black with a blue headband.

Meanwhile, the outer Baduy tribe is relatively familiar with technology, such as various electronic devices. However, in their daily lives, the outer Baduy community still adheres to customs and various taboos.

It is proven that until now, the outer Baduy community does not wear footwear, does not travel outside the Baduy area for more than 7 days, and still utilizes nature to fulfill their clothing, shelter, and food needs.

4. Visiting Regulations to the Baduy Tribe

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Although they are a tribe that strongly upholds culture and customs, the Baduy tribe is quite well-known by the public. This is supported by the designation of the Baduy area as a tourist destination. However, in reality, there are still things that need to be considered when visiting the Baduy tribe area. There are several customs and cultures that must be respected and adhered to by tourists.

According to cnnindonesia.com, one of the most important regulations when visiting the Baduy area is to always uphold the preservation of nature. Tourists are strictly prohibited from littering.

In addition, it is also not recommended to use packaged products such as toothpaste and soap. These products are feared to disrupt the preservation of nature.

Tourists must also respect the Baduy tribe's principle of maintaining distance from technology. Therefore, it is highly discouraged to use gadgets, cameras, and other electronic devices when visiting the Baduy tribe area.

Furthermore, it is important to know that the Baduy tribe, especially the inner part, does not like to be photographed. Therefore, it is important to maintain an attitude so that they feel comfortable and undisturbed.

Those are some reviews to get to know the Baduy tribe inside and out, along with the rules when visiting them. Hopefully, it is useful and can broaden your knowledge, KLovers!

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