By skyforbes 
It started with a short clip of a young man walking through the forest, dressed in white and blue traditional cloth, his hair tied neatly, his steps calm and steady.
The caption said: “Badui people still live without electricity or phones.”
Within days, the video reached millions of views.
Comments poured in: “So peaceful.”
“I wish I could live like that.”
“They’re so pure we’ve ruined the world with technology.”
But as the internet fell in love with the simplicity of the Badui tribe, few stopped to ask: Who are they, really? And how do they feel about going viral in a world they never asked to join?
🌿 Who the Badui Really Are
The Badui (or Baduy) live in the mountainous region of Banten, West Java, Indonesia.
They’re divided into two main groups: Badui Dalam (Inner Badui) and Badui Luar (Outer Badui).
The Inner Badui maintain strict traditions: no electricity, no phones, no vehicles, no modern clothing.
They walk barefoot, grow their own food, and follow pikukuh, an ancient code of harmony between humans, nature, and their spiritual beliefs.