You may find some of the customs and traditions of the Indonesian people a little strange, but they are sacred to them
But traveling and getting to know the locals, their customs and traditions, will surely teach you to respect other people’s cultures no matter what
It was different from you.
For example, walking through villages without greeting residents is considered an insult to them;
In order to be aware of the most important customs prevailing in Indonesia when you travel to it next time and not make a mistake, we have compiled the most important customs in the following list.
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The most important customs and traditions of the Indonesian people
Saving Face
Face conservation plays an important role in the interactions between individuals in Indonesia, and it is important that you remember such a habit when you travel there in order to maintain a smooth and fruitful relationship in Indonesia.
People in Indonesia are very sensitive and can be easily embarrassed because they don't like conflicts or open confrontations,
They prefer friendly and peaceful talks.
Therefore, if someone talks to them with exaggerated sincerity or in a very formal way, they consider it a brutal quality;
If you do this, make sure that you have suffered the damage that cannot be repaired.
This means that there is no one who reprimands or resents another person in public. They tell others what they want to hear publicly, but what they think about it honestly tells the person concerned in a private place and not publicly;
Public honesty is not appreciated in Indonesia, and good reputation is very important.
The lack of a smile on the face when speaking is considered an insult.
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Religion in Indonesia
Religion plays a big role in the life, values, customs and traditions of the Indonesian people, and it is absolutely necessary for Indonesians to respect their religious customs even if you do not understand them.
More than 85% of people in Indonesia consider themselves Muslims although their religious practices differ greatly from Islam as we know it in the Middle East.
This is due to the rich and mixed fabric of previous religions such as Buddhism, Indian, Chinese Confucian and European Christianity and the religions of their ancestors;
All of this has affected their religious customs today.
For many people in Indonesia, Islam is a name that describes only their religion.
But their spiritual practice is diverse, selective, and very different from Islam. 
Hosting tourists in Indonesia
Although Indonesians are much more conservative than other peoples in most European countries, they are very friendly, especially the villagers.
They tend to offer tourists to enter their homes and introduce them to family members and offer them food and drink,
This is one of the most popular customs and traditions of the Indonesian people.
Even if the tourist is just someone who walks in the city or village, therefore you should never refuse someone's offer to host you at his home or it will be considered a very bad insult to that person.
It may be unnecessary for you, but this is one of the important customs in Indonesia that must be respected and not violated, otherwise it will be considered insulting and insolent.
In any case, it will not harm you to be a little friendly with others.
Hosting tourists in Indonesia
Taking into account public taste and morals
People in Indonesia are very friendly but you must be sure that you are also friendly and polite;
They value it so much and respect the person who is.
For example, if you want to walk on a residential street in a village,
There was someone standing outside or working or even sitting, so you should ask him "boleh" and it means "Do you allow me?".
And if you want to take a picture of someone you should ask him the magic question “boleh” and he will gladly accept it;
Especially since many people in Indonesia are poor and do not have cameras or pictures for themselves, all you have to ask is.
Also, you should not forget to ask them about their address in order to send the photo as soon as you arrive home, otherwise it will be considered insolence not to ask.
If you are invited to the home of an Indonesian family, it is customary and polite to present a small gift from your country, it can be difficult to find in Indonesia.
Taking into account public taste and morals
