Istikadat Is The Baduy Tribe, From Home Without Nails To Survive Without Electricity

Baduy ethnic customs (artanews)

YOGYAKARTA - Isolated from the hustle and bustle of the outside world, the customs of the Bedouin or Baduy who are full of rules and taboos, become a strong bulwark in preserving nature and noble values.

Starting from farming to interacting with outsiders, this article will thoroughly explore the customs of the Baduy Tribe, from occupancy, trust, to daily practice.

Reporting from the Sitakara Journal, here are some interesting characteristics of the Baduy Tribe to study:

The Baduy traditional house is one of the cultural heritages full of meaning. Built by relying on natural ingredients such as wood and bamboo, this stilt house is the hallmark of the Baduy community's residence.

Uniquely, in the construction of this traditional house, the Baduy community deliberately avoided using nails. Instead, they use ropes from the skin or tree roots to bind parts of the house.

The philosophy behind the ban on the use of these nails is very interesting. Baduy people believe that nature provides all human needs, including materials for building houses.

The use of nails made of iron is considered a form of intervention against excessive nature. In addition, the use of ropes from natural ingredients also makes Baduy traditional houses stronger and more durable.

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In addition to the unique traditional house, one of the characteristics of the Baduy Tribe is their traditional clothing which is full of meaning. The Baduy community knows two large groups, namely the inner Baduy and the outer Baduy, each of which has its own characteristics.

Baduy Dalam, which is closer to nature and ancestral traditions, generally wears plain white clothes. White for them symbolizes purity, honesty, and sacred life.

The Baduy people believe that white clothes protect them from the influence of the outside world which is considered to pollute the soul.

Meanwhile, Baduy Luar, who is slightly more open to the outside world, wears black or dark blue clothes with Baduy batik motifs.

Black for them symbolizes darkness or the past, but also contains the meaning of strength and maturity. The combination of white and black in Baduy's clothing is a symbol of harmony between the spiritual world and the real world.

In this digitally modern era, electricity has become a basic necessity that is inseparable from everyday life. The lack of electricity alone has made it difficult for many people.

However, in the midst of technological scarcity, the Baduy chose a different way of life. Without electricity, without a device, even without a motorized vehicle, they live a simple and harmonious life with nature.

The ban on the use of modern technology in Baduy Dalam is a firm statement about their choice to live outside the mainstream.

Without electricity, without a device, even without a motorized vehicle, they live a simple and harmonious life with nature. Their lives are a reflection that happiness does not always depend on technology.

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