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==Cultural facts== | ==Cultural facts== | ||
===The Rooster=== | |||
In Southeast Asia, the rooster has roots in rituals as a sacred vessel to religious worship. | |||
In Indonesia, cockfighting is an ancient tradition from Balinese Hinduism. | |||
===The Horse=== | |||
There are more than 20 different breeds of horse in Indonesia, and their presence can be traced to the 13th century. | |||
In The Diponegro War diorama, showcased at the Monumen Nasional, the horse is a vehicle for man’s expeditions in discovery and war throughout history. | |||
===The Monkey=== | |||
The monkey has long been represented in Hindu mythology as brave, loyal and dedicated to justice. | |||
In the Ramayana epic, an army of monkeys attack Kumbakarna in a struggle to free the kidnapped wife of the hero Rama. | |||
==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||