Indonesian culture includes a variety of religions. The central Java region is largely Muslim. It is possible to find Islamic and Christian universities right next to each other. Tourists love to visit Hindu temples like Borobudur. Indonesians also adhere to strong family traditions.
Islam
Islam is Indonesia's most dominant religion. Indonesian Muslims are predominantly Sunni, with approximately 3% Shia Muslims, mostly in Jakarta, and 400,000 Ahmadi Muslims (a small minority of 0.2% of the population). Indonesia, although 85% of Indonesians are Muslims, is not a secular Islamic country. The country's Constitution recognizes only six officially recognized religions. Most Indonesians identify more with their nationality than their religion.
Gamelan
Gamelan, an Indonesian orchestra playing traditional music, is its name. It is composed mainly of percussion instruments, but it can also include string instruments, wind instruments, and vocals. The ensemble includes dancers. 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 an important 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 culture heritage is more than monuments or artifacts. It includes oral traditions, social practices, traditional crafts, and knowledge of how to make them. These cultural assets, which are not tangible, are essential for conserving cultural diversity in the face globalization.
Ramadan
Ramadan celebrations in Indonesia are celebrated in different ways by Muslims. For example, Muslims in Bali welcome Ramadan with the Megibung ritual. Gibung, which is "sharing", gives the name its origin. This ritual involves sitting in circle and eating together. The Indonesian version of the ritual has been around for centuries. It has remained largely unchanged across the country.
Traditional games
One of the most popular traditional games in Indonesia is called Gobak Sodor. It is a group game in which players have to draw boxes on a ground and then use only one foot to move from one box of the other. In some areas, this game is known as Galah Asin. It is still practiced in many ceremonies in Indonesia today.