Indonesian culture has a mix of different religions. The majority of the central Java region is Muslim. You will find Islamic and Christian schools right next to one another. You can also find Hindu temples like Borobudur, which attract throngs of tourists. Indonesians are proud of their strong family traditions.
Islam
Islam is the dominant religion in Indonesia. Indonesian Muslims are predominantly Sunni. There is approximately 3% Shia Muslims based in Jakarta. There are also 400,000 Ahmadi Muslims, a small minority of 0.2%. Indonesia is a secular Islamic state, although 85 percent of Indonesians believe in Islam. Only six official religions are recognised by Indonesia's Constitution. Most Indonesians identify closer to their nationality rather than with their religion.
Gamelan
Gamelan, an Indonesian orchestra playing traditional music, is its name. It is primarily made up of percussion instruments. However, sometimes it also includes string instruments and voices. Dancers are also included in the ensemble. The instruments are generally arranged in a specific pattern and include three types o double-sided drums, two-stringed fiddles and a xylophone.
Batik
Batik is a key part of Indonesian cultural life. It has been around for centuries and is known for its rich patterns that reflect the blending different cultures. According to UNESCO cultural heritage includes more than monuments and artifacts. It also includes oral traditions, social practices and knowledge about traditional crafts. These intangible cultural assets can be vital to preserve cultural diversity in the face and globalization.
Ramadan
Muslims in Indonesia celebrate Ramadan in a variety of ways. For example, Muslims in Bali welcome Ramadan with the Megibung ritual. The name gibung means "sharing" and is what gave it its name. The ritual involves sitting together in groups and sharing meals. The ritual has existed in Indonesia for centuries, and has been kept largely unchanged throughout the country.
Traditional games
Gobak Sodor is an Indonesian traditional game that is very popular. It's a team game in which the players draw boxes and then walk one-foot from one another. Galah Asin is a regional name for this game. It is still used in ceremonies throughout Indonesia today.