Points for Attention Tanjung Pandan

Indonesia has several traditions and customs and it is best if you know them beforehand. Some of them are:

Even though hand shaking is deemed appropriate between men and women, bear in mind that a number of Muslim women prefer to introduce themselves to men by nodding their head, smiling, and clasping their hands without any physical contact.

Shoes must be taken off before entering a house or place of worship like mosques.

When eating, receiving, or giving something, you should always use your right hand.

Taking photographs of houses of worships is allowed, however permission should be asked first whenever possible, especially if you want to take pictures of the interior.

Most Indonesian Muslims do not consume alcoholic drinks and pork.