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[Kampung Nusantara] The History of 'Peci'


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Indonesia is a big country comprising diverse cultures, ethnicities, languages and religions, with Islam being the dominant religion. One famous Islamic attribute is “peci”, which is worn by males on Islamic occasions such as Eid ul-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. It is also commonly worn at weddings and funerals as well as it has become a symbol of nationalism. But have you ever questioned its history? Who introduced “peci” to Indonesia?

Lucky you, we have done our research to answer your curiosity. Let’s discover the origin of “peci” from in this episode!

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