bengkulu

Bengkulu Province has the culture and customs that characterized the three major tribes namely cluster-based Rejang Rejang Lebong district, centered on the Tribe Serawai South Bengkulu and ethnic Malays, based in the city of Bengkulu.

Bengkulu city as the capital of the Province since the first has been accessible and inhabited by various tribes from various regions either from outside the province or from other districts in Bengkulu Province, among others; ethnic Malays, Rejang, Serawai, Lembak, Bugis, Minang, Batak and etc. Therefore, culture in the city of Bengkulu is the acculturation of the culture and customs of various tribes.

Beside that, the language used in everyday interactions by the majority community that is language Melayu Bengkulu City Bengkulu, Rejang Language, Language Serawai, Language and Language Pekal Lembak.

Islamic influence in people's daily lives Bengkulu is still very strong, as seen from the prevailing mores is heavily influenced by Islamic culture, such as fabrics Besurek craft which is a cloth that read Arabic letters Bald and nuances of Islamic rituals performed many community among others;

* To commemorate the death of Hasan and Husen grandson of the Prophet Muhammad in the ritual celebration of Ark held every December 1 until December 10th of Muharram. Celebration of Ark nowadays has become part of the national tourism calendar every year.

* Art zikr (Syarafal Annam), song taken in the Book Berzanji with the sounds of tambourine played by men. Remembrance ceremony is usually performed on Marriage, Holidays and other religions.

Besides the usual art such executed Gamat Arts, which is similar to the rhythm of traditional music and accompanied Melayu Deli-verse poem, Arts Gambus which is the kind of music is generally rhythmic desert, Arts Dendang usually performed at wedding ceremonies. Sang the songs which are accompanied by music on tambourine. Kind sang, among others; Song Mountain, Ketapang, chow-chow, etc..

In order sociology community who have diverse ethnic and language communities have the philosophy of Bengkulu City Living "Seiyo sekato" is the motto of policies relating to common interest in the language we hear frequently rhyme "Kebukit equal to climb, decrease kelurah same" means in the building, if any heavy job Working together will be lighter juga.Selain there are also "water Bulek vessels kek, kek Kato Bulek consensus" means water with a bamboo united, united with the consensus opinion. This philosophy of life can improve the quality of harmony and build cooperation among the community in Bengkulu, so that when they blend can still work together despite the different tribes and languages.