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  28 Juli 2016 17:57

Brilio.net/en - Indonesia has thousands of islands and hundreds of different ethnicities and ancient cultures. The diversity of the countrys 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 regions culture and individual place in the whole country. This is true from the president all the way down to a lowly village chief.

To give you an idea of the importance of these costumes and the traditions and cultures they represent, weve compiled 10 pictures of major and minor politicians, celebrating their constituencies.

1.Jakarta Governor Basuki Ahok Tjahaja Purnama, center.

Local Indonesian leaders in traditional dress  2016 brilio.net

Imagevia Instagram/@basukibtp

2. Batang district head Yoyok Riyo Sudibyo, right.

Local Indonesian leaders in traditional dress  2016 brilio.net

Image viapolresbatang.com

3. Purwakarta district head Dedi Mulyadi.

Local Indonesian leaders in traditional dress  2016 brilio.net

Image viaInstagram/@dedimulyadi

4. Tegal district head Enthus Susmono, center.

Local Indonesian leaders in traditional dress  2016 brilio.net

5. Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo.

Local Indonesian leaders in traditional dress  2016 brilio.net

Image viaInstagram/@ganjarpranowo

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