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National Intangible Cultural Heritage of Indonesia

Okay kiddo, have you ever heard the word 'culture'? It means the way people do things, their traditions, food, clothes, music, and more. Well, Indonesia is a very big country with lots of different kinds of cultures. Some things that people do, like dances, art, or music, are very special and important to them.

Now, some of these things that are really precious, and have been around for a long long time, are called National Intangible Cultural Heritage. It's a way of saying that there are some traditions and practices in Indonesia that are really important to the people there, and they want to make sure they are remembered and preserved for future generations.

These might be things like traditional dances from Bali, or the way people make batik clothes in Java. There are also some special ceremonies, like traditional weddings or funerals, that are part of the cultural heritage. They all help to make Indonesia a unique and special place.

The government of Indonesia has made a list of all these special things that are a part of the country's cultural heritage. They want to protect and preserve these traditions so that they can be passed down through generations to come. This way, people can continue to enjoy and learn about their own culture and share it with others.