of West Java) through the regent of Lebak. In agriculture, the Kanekes Luar people interact closely with outsiders in affairs such as leasing of land and laborers. In the past, trading was done by barter, but nowadays, the community uses the national currency, the rupiah. The Kanekes people sell fruits, honey, and sugar palm through middlemen. They also purchase necessities that they do not produce themselves from markets. Today, visitors to the Kanekes customary region are increasing, with a large number consisting of high school or college students. These are welcomed into the community and can even spend the night there, provided that they abide by local rules. These include a ban on taking pictures within the Kanekes Dalam areas as well as a prohibition on the use of soap or toothpaste in the rivers. The customary region of the Kanekes people remains forbidden to non-Indonesians, however, including journalists. See also Agama Hindu Dharma Baduy Indigenous Ban Hyang Kejawèn Sunda Wiwitan References External links Wayang.net : Story of a Foreigner's Visit to the Baduy People TIMEasia.com | From Sapporo to Surabaya | Sacred People Isolated Indonesian tribe immune to global crisis | Environment | Reuters "The Indonesian tribe that rejects technology", a short documentary by Al Jazeera Ethnic groups in Indonesia Sundanese culture Hindu ethnic groups Populated places in Banten Hindu communities