At all other times, holding anything with chopsticks by two people at the same time, including passing an item from chopsticks to chopsticks, will remind everyone witnessing this of the funeral of a close relative.
The islands of Indonesia are also known as the Indonesian archipelago.
In four decades of journeying among remote tribes, this is the first time I've encountered a clan that has evidently never seen anyone as light-skinned as me.
The man grips his bow and arrows and avoids my gaze.
I also have know Rice farmers and local merchants all over Thailand and visit the local produce Markets often.
The food culture of Indonesia is shaped by several factors such as nature, history, and culture.