Culture of Arkapura

Arkapore citizens are known to be very proud of their culture by maintaining their Sundanese cultural aspects. Arkapore is a micronation with a majority population identifying themselves as Sunda. Culture in Arkapore is influenced heavily by Sundanese and Islamic Culture.

Sunni Islam is practised in Arkapore, and traditional Islam influenced Arkapore culture. Several types of Islamic implementation can be found there, which is including the conservative, moderate, and traditional kinds of implementations.

Music

Dangdut, Sundanese Pop, Campur Sari, Pop, Jazz, Rock, Kpop and Rn'B is the most popular music genre in Arkapore and are often played in homes in Arkapore. The Arkapore government has currently begun to restrict citizens to listen to Kpop music and foreign songs, to promote and encourage citizens to listen to traditional and local music instead.

Traditional practices

There are some traditions followed by Arkapore citizens, which including the practice of Ngadegen, a practice done if the roof of a house begins to be installed in the construction, and Nyalametkeun Safar, a practice of mass prayer done by families which have their member born in Safar month of Hijra calendar. Wedding customs and celebration events are commonly practiced by all citizens of Arkapore.

Events

The government of Arkapore often promote tourism and national pride by holding government-sponsored events, including a tourism week, and Star Arkapore.

Arkapore Tourism Week

Arkapore Tourism Week is held once a year, in the form of a competition between Regencies in Arkapore, The competition is held in photography, advertising, food, etc. Tourism week in 2014 has been planned by the government and the preparation is in progress.