Indonesian culture has a mix of different religions. The central Java region is largely Muslim. You will find Islamic and Christian schools right next to one another. You will also find Hindu temples, like Borobudur which draw large crowds of tourists. Indonesians are proud of their strong family traditions.
Islam
Islam is Indonesia's most dominant religion. Indonesian Muslims tend to be Sunni. There's a small number of Shia Muslims who live in Jakarta and around 3% of the population, while 400,000 Ahmadi Muslims make up 0.2% of the population. While Indonesia is a Muslim country, 85% of Indonesians follow Islam. Only six official religions are recognised by Indonesia's Constitution. Most Indonesians identify more strongly with their nationality and their religion than their religion.
Gamelan
Gamelan is an Indonesian music ensemble that plays traditional Indonesian music. It is composed mainly of percussion instruments, but it can also include string instruments, wind instruments, and vocals. The ensemble also includes dancers. These instruments are usually arranged in a particular pattern on the ground and include three types of double-sided drums and a xylophone.
Batik
Batik is an integral part of Indonesian culture. It has been around for centuries and is known for its rich patterns that reflect the blending different cultures. According to UNESCO, cultural inheritance includes more than artifacts and monuments. It also includes oral traditions and social practices as well as traditional craft skills. These cultural assets, which are not tangible, are essential for conserving cultural diversity in the face globalization.
Ramadan
Ramadan is celebrated in Indonesia by Muslims in many different ways. In Bali, for example, Muslims welcome the holy month with a ritual called Megibung. Gibung, which means "sharing", is the name of this ritual. This ritual involves sitting in circles and sharing food. The ritual has existed in Indonesia for centuries, and has been kept largely unchanged throughout the country.
Traditional games
One of the most popular traditional games in Indonesia is called Gobak Sodor. It is a team game that requires the players to draw boxes on the ground and walk from one box to the other using only one foot. Galah Asin is a regional name for this game. It is still used in ceremonies throughout Indonesia today.