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Indonesia's number culture layers Chinese-Indonesian influence, Western superstition, and local tradition. Eight is embraced as the prosperity number, while four quietly disappears from big-city buildings thanks to the Chinese homophone taboo.

Lucky Numbers

8
Through Chinese-Indonesian influence, 8 is the number that beckons prosperity and wealth. In Jakarta, shop units and apartments numbered with 8 can even command a premium.

Unlucky Numbers

4
The Chinese homophone superstition โ€” four sounding like death โ€” spread through the Chinese-Indonesian community, and many metropolitan hotels and apartments skip the fourth floor.
13
Western influence added 13 to the wary list; buildings relabeling the 13th floor as 12A are a common sight.

Travel & Business Tips

Do not be startled when elevators in Indonesian cities show no floor 4 or 13. When dealing with Chinese-Indonesian partners, dates or amounts featuring 8 leave a good impression.

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