Tradition meets modernity

Tradition meets modernity

From Sinar

The practice of traditional medicine has been on the increase lately. Many people -- from the lower class to the higher class -- believe in this business. Now you do not necessarily have to rove through the mountains, forests and valleys to get the service of a medicine man or a psychic. Instead, you only have to visit malls or shopping centers in big cities and you can find many of them selling their commodities.

I am concerned about this as these wise people no longer work to help suffering people without expecting anything in return. They are now offering their services openly. For example, one can buy genies for business or political purposes. What is this really all about?

SOERJO BANDORO

Jakarta