Brilio.net/en - Indonesia has thousands of islands and hundreds of different ethnicities and ancient cultures. The diversity of the country’s identity is one of the most unifying aspects of Indonesians’ sense of nation.
Wearing traditional clothes is one of the most popular ways local politicians can celebrate their region’s culture and individual place in the whole country. This is true from the president all the way down to a lowly village chief.
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To give you an idea of the importance of these costumes and the traditions and cultures they represent, we’ve compiled 10 pictures of major and minor politicians, celebrating their constituencies.
1. Jakarta Governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama, center.
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Image via Instagram/@basukibtp
2. Batang district head Yoyok Riyo Sudibyo, right.
Image via polresbatang.com
3. Purwakarta district head Dedi Mulyadi.
Image via Instagram/@dedimulyadi
4. Tegal district head Enthus Susmono, center.
5. Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo.
Image via Instagram/@ganjarpranowo
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