Predominantly,
Sundanese people believe in monotheism as a form of organized religion, in this
case Islam. Although Sundanese are
predominantly religious, they tend to also be very open-minded and welcoming to
foreigners and their habits.
Sundanese
like to party. Rites of passage such as circumcision and weddings are
celebrated in big feasts, with whole neighborhoods showing up and joining in
the fun and specially-prepared food.
Marriage is conducted in extravagant
celebratory feasts, with the bride and groom dressing up in elaborate Sundanese
costumes, which will be changed no less than 5 times.
Often a saucy Dangdut (very loud percussion fueled music
accompanied by banal lyrics and erotic dancing) performance is hired that will
make for a boombastic show during the
whole day.
Sundanese
communities are patrilineal, henceforth producing vast extended families from
great grandfathers to newborn toddlers. In urban settings such as Bandung ,
families live in modern housing complex or flats but in rural setting they
mostly live in “ Rumah Panggung ” which is
a house built from wood that you can transport altogether when you move out.
Sundanese
take a light view on things. This fun-loving frame of mind is manifested in
traditional plays and puppet shows. Also, a favorite hobby of locals is to hang
around and joke around. This pastime called nangkring shows the
general good-hearted nature of the Sundanese, and the relaxed atmosphere, that
will embrace you in this area.
Credits:
http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/indonesia/west_java_bandung/bandung_history_culture/info-165-bandung_culture.php
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