Location: Tidong community, Borneo (Kalimantan), Indonesia š®š©
Story: For the Tidong people, marriage is sealed not just with vows, but with a severe physical trial. Immediately after the wedding ceremony, the newlyweds are confined to a room for three days and three nights under the strict watch of family members. š±
Twist: During this entire period, the couple is forbidden from using the toilet for any reason. They are given minimal food and water to reduce the urge. This extreme custom is believed to test the couple's discipline, patience, and mutual support. It is thought that enduring this hardship together will bring longevity, fertility, and prosperity to the marriage. Failure to comply is seen as an omen of divorce or misfortune. After the ordeal ends, a ritual cleansing marks their transition into married lifeāa bond forged through shared sacrifice. š½š«