Lately, the trend of traveling to the Baduy tribe has become popular on social media, many young people are curious and want to know more about the life and culture of the Baduy tribe. The Baduy tribe itself is also often referred to as the Sunda Baduy which is a group of Sundanese indigenous people in the interior of Lebak district, Banten province. Baduy tribe has its own uniqueness in determining social status, if people in urban areas are competing to own luxury cars and big houses, the Baduy tribe does this by using pottery in people's homes, the more brass pottery they have, the richer the person is.

If you are interested in traveling to the Baduy tribe, here are the rules:

1. Reporting When Entering/Exiting the Baduy Tribe Area

The first rule that you must know is to report and not be allowed to enter the Baduy area not more than 17.00 WIB.

2. No Drugs

Drugs and other immoral acts are regulations which are of course prohibited not only in the Baduy tribe but wherever you are.

3. Take Cleanliness

Baduy society are known for their discipline in protecting the environment, so those of you who want to visit the Baduy tribe are advised to bring plastic bags for trash and food scraps.

4. Obeying the Bathing Rules

Baduy society really maintain the harmony of life with nature, apart from not littering, they also maintain the cleanliness of the water, such as by not using soap, shampoo and toothpaste, because they think that it can contaminate the clarity of the water.

5. Removing Plants is Prohibited

Not only small plants, cutting down trees and other plants is strictly prohibited along the way, both when coming and going out and it is prohibited to enter protected forests.

6. Taking Photos is Prohibited

Capturing the current moment is an important thing when traveling, however, when traveling to the Baduy tribe you are not allowed to do this, this is done to respect the traditions they believe in.

7. Ask for permission

As a visitor, you are required to ask permission from local residents to carry out an activity. You also need to pay attention to the customs and norms that apply to the Baduy tribe.

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