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☪️As a country with the largest Muslim population in the world, Indonesia will feel much more stunning when the Eid al-Fitr holiday arrives. For Centuries ago, the Muslim community in Indonesia enjoyed a big day. These Islamic big day become part of society and are accepted either as customs or traditions.  As for its traditions in Indonesia, among them are as follows. ☪️


1. Eid Outfit

👕Eid al-Fitr has always been identic with Eid outfit. To get more interesting, knowing the 2022 trend with using the latest fashion items we can do. Keep in mind that the trend of eid clothes always changes every year. 👕


🧕In 2022, the dress-up style is identic with pastel colors. Although Eid is more identic with white, a combination of soft pastels is now the choice of beauty enthusiasts to accompany Our special day.  In addition, as for the vintage dress, dress with a vintage impression will also dominate during Eid al-Fitr later.  Starting from ruffle dresses, collar dresses to lace dresses will be mostly used by women. In terms of the trend of Korean Dramas, this fashion is also able to give a chic impression to people who wear it🧕


2. Eid Homecoming

🚗It has been almost 2 years since we lived in pandemic situation. The homecoming ban set by the government in 2021 last year makes us unable to gather with our beloved family.  However, the good news has come for all Muslims in 2022 because the government allows us to go home to celebrate  Eid. 🚗


3. Sending Parcels

📦Along of the Eid Al-Fitr day one way to strengthen the family relationship is to send parcels and greeting cards.  The tradition of sending parcels or also called hampers today can be traced far to the time of Ancient Java through the term "Ater-ater". 📦


🔸“Ketupat” has become a tradition of dining on the Eid al-Fitr. Sunan Kalijaga first introduced Ketupat to the Javanese people. “Ketupat” and "opor" (chicken curry) become special food during Eid. The meaning of ketupat and chicken curry enriches the values during Eid Al-Fitr. “Ketupat” and chicken curry have been a tradition in Indonesia for hundreds of years ago. In its history, “ketupat” and chicken curry became a dish from the people to the kings. However, now “ketupat” and chicken curry can be enjoyed by anyone during Eid. “Ketupat” can also be interpreted as a symbol of apology. “Ketupat” in the form of a rhombus describes the balance of nature. In Javanese society, “ketupat” is the embodiment of the qibla 'papat limo pancer'. It means, “ketupat” has four main cardinal directions, namely west, east, north, and south, but there is only one center, namely the qibla. 🔸

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To Riaja

 

🏔Tana Toraja is a village located in South Sulawesi with its downtown located in Makale. Torajan people live mostly in the mountain and they still keep their ancient traditions running among them. One of the famous traditions is funeral rituals, traditional Tongkonan houses, and various typical wood carvings. The culture and arts in Tana Toraja vary, such as Silaga Tedong, Sisemba, Ma'nene. In addition to its culture, this area is also famous for a tourist attraction dubbed the Land Above the Clouds. This is due to its location at the top of the mountain so tourists can see the clouds moving below. 🏔
🏖In Tana Toraja, there are also interesting tourist attractions including🏖:

1. Jesus Buntu Burake
✝️You can see a 40-meter-high statue on the top of Bantu Burake Hill, which is about the size of the Christ the Redeemer in Brazil. By visiting the Statue of Jesus Christ Blessing, you can see the beautiful panorama of Makale City and the mountains that stretch widely around Tana Toraja which attracts the attention of tourists, both from within and outside the country to enjoy its beauty.✝️


2. Pango-pango Agrotourism
🏕Pango-pango agro-tourism is a tourist area for coffee plantations located in the highlands, which is commonly known as the land above the clouds. The facilities you get are gazebos, toilets for visitors, areas for camping, and there is a canteen that sells food and drinks. This place is perfect for seeing the sunset and sunrise.🏕

3. Tongkonan Pallawa
🏠It is an old traditional village which has a very majestic building. You can learn about the history and culture and you can even ask about the history of the local villagers. In the vicinity, there are forests with many trees, as well as rare burial sites located near settlements.🏠

4. Londa Tour
⚰Londa is a tourist attraction where a cave tomb is located on a hill, inside which also contains a coffin, bones, and skulls of bodies that are hundreds of years old. When we arrive at the tourist attraction location, we will be faced with rows of wooden statues known as Tau-Tau. Tau-tau is a statue of a corpse buried at the location of the Londa tourist attraction.⚰

🎎In Tana Toraja, there is also a funeral ritual. The ceremony to pay last respects to a deceased family member is a very expensive ceremony, known as Rambu Solo. This funeral ceremony can show a person's social status in Tana Toraja.  The highlight of the Rambu Solo ceremony is held in a special field with several series of rituals, such as wrapping the corpse, affixing ornaments of gold and silver thread on the coffin, and lowering the body to the barn for burial.🎎

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