Indonesian culture includes a variety of religions. The central Java region is largely Muslim. You can find Christian and Islamic universities across the street from one another. There are also Hindu temples, such as Borobudur. These attract large numbers of tourists. In Indonesia, there are strong family traditions.
Islam
Islam is the dominant religion in Indonesia. 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. Indonesia is not a secular Islamic nation, even though 85% Indonesians adhere to Islam. Only six religions are recognized by the country's Constitution. Most Indonesians identify more strongly with their nationality and their religion than their religion.
Gamelan
Gamelan is an Indonesian orchestra that plays traditional music. It is primarily composed of percussion instruments, but sometimes also includes wind instruments, string instruments, and voices. The ensemble also includes dancers. The instruments are usually placed in a certain pattern on the floor. They include three types each of double-sided drums (a xylophone), and a two stringed fiddle.
Batik
Batik is a key part of Indonesian cultural life. It is a centuries-old art form that has been used to blend different cultures. According to UNESCO, cultural heritage encompasses more than just monuments and artifacts; it includes oral traditions, social practices, and the knowledge of how to make traditional crafts. These cultural assets, which are not tangible, are essential for conserving cultural diversity in the face globalization.
Ramadan
Ramadan can be celebrated by Indonesian Muslims many ways. Megibung, a Bali-based ritual to welcome Ramadan, is one example. The name comes from gibung, which means "sharing". This ritual involves eating together and sitting in circles. This tradition has been held in Indonesia for many centuries and has been preserved largely unchanged in all parts of the country.
Traditional games
Gobak Sodor, one of Indonesia's most beloved traditional games, is a very popular one. 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. In some areas, this game is known as Galah Asin. It is still played in various ceremonies in Indonesia today.