The Myth of Combing Hair in the Middle of the Night

 DELMAN fourth group • Nadia Hamzah (leader)  • Pratiwi • Zahla Zhabita • Dhea Anraeni • Nurul Ain Description texs: Delman Identification           A delman is a type of traditional land transportation in Indonesia that is not powered by an engine but by the strength of a horse pulling it. This vehicle is a form of evolution from horse-drawn carriages that have existed in Indonesia since the Dutch colonial era. The name “Delman” is believed to come from the name of its inventor, Charles Theodore Deeleman, a Dutch engineer and lithography expert. Generally, a delman is categorized as a non-motorized passenger vehicle controlled by a driver called a “kusir”. Description           A delman has a unique structure. Its main part is a carriage (body) made of wood or light metal, which functions as the passenger cabin. The passenger capacity varies, but it usually can carry two to four people who sit facing each other or forward. The...

Combing Hair in the Middle of the Night Second grup • Nadia Hamzah • Pratiwi • Zahla Zhabita • Dhea Anraeni • Nurul Ain Orientation In a village in Sulawesi, people believe in various taboos passed down from their ancestors. One of these is the prohibition against combing hair in the middle of the night. It's said that those who break this prohibition will be visited by spirits or experience bad luck. Complications One night, a girl named Pratiwi couldn't sleep because her hair was tangled. She took a comb and began to straighten it in front of the mirror. Suddenly, she felt goosebumps. From outside the window, she heard strange footsteps, as if someone was approaching. Pratiwi was frightened and immediately put the comb down. Reorientation Since that incident, Pratiwi has never dared to comb her hair late at night. She learned that myths aren't always meant to be believed completely, but often contain wise advice for self-care and health. Traditions like these serve as a r...