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Members of Malaysia and Indonesia's Tidong people in Borneo

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Tidong community, Indonesia/Malaysia

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They are kept under watchful guard and allowed only a small amount of food and drinks.

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If the custom is not practiced, they believe it will bring bad luck to the couple, with consequences such as a broken marriage, infidelity or death of their children. After three days, the couple is allowed to return to normal life and begin their marriage.

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Observe a tradition that states the bride and groom must not leave their home or use the bathroom for three whole days after their wedding ceremony.

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The bathroom moratorium holds cultural significance in the Tidong community. It is believed that by adhering to this custom, the couple will be blessed with a harmonious and long-lasting marriage. It is seen as a way to purify and prepare the couple for their new life together. The practice also reinforces traditional values of discipline, self-control, and endurance. While it may seem unusual to some, cultural practices like the bathroom moratorium play an important role in preserving cultural identity and maintaining community traditions.

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Helps you connect with your significant other

Solidifies your marriage

Cleanses the body

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You're watched by a guard

It's 3 days long ( you can only go a certain period of time without eating and relieving yourself )

Allowed minimal amounts of food and drink