“Culture” in the News

Stewart, Phil. "Mattis Sees Indonesian Forces Drink Snake Blood, Roll in Glass." 

     Reuters, 23 Jan. 2018, www.reuters.com/article/ 

     us-indonesia-usa-mattis/ 

     mattis-sees-indonesian-forces-drink-snake-blood-roll-in-glass-idUSKBN1FD0AD. 

     Accessed 23 Jan. 2018. 

In the Reuters article titled, “Mattis Sees Indonesian Forces Drink Snake Blood, Roll in Glass”, the culture of Indonesian military is depicted. In a ceremonial presentation of the ‘unique talents’ of the Indonesian Forces, the personnel performed a series of interesting feats. These include, slaking on fire, rolling through glass, and breaking bricks with their heads.