New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- A man from southern Indonesia chose an unusual way to deal with his wife's infidelity. He earlier caught his wife cheating on him with her lover. The marriage that he had built over five years ended after his wife was caught cheating with another man. Instead of getting angry, the man turned to a centuries-old tribal custom.

Instead of pursuing legal action, the man approached the local elders of the Tolaki tribe, known for their emphasis on peace and community balance. He requested that the matter be settled through Mowea Sarapu, a traditional reconciliation ritual. It is known for "letting go and making peace", the South China Morning Post reported.

As part of this ritual, the man handed over his wife to her love...