I lived and worked in South East Asia for nine years. In that time, I saw things that were sacred and profane. Sometimes in the same scene, and with the same breath. It's a fascinating place. My boss at the time gave me the best advice on the culture that I could imagine. He said, "There is no why to what they do. There are 200 million of them, and one of you. Just go with it." I think you will see that here.