Indonesian culture consists of a mix of religions. The central Java region is largely Muslim. There are many Islamic and Christian universities located right across the street. You will also find Hindu temples, like Borobudur which draw large crowds of tourists. In Indonesia, there are strong family traditions.
Islam
Islam is Indonesia’s 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 strongly with their nationality and their religion than their religion.
Gamelan
Gamelan is an Indonesian orchestra that plays traditional music. It is primarily made up of percussion instruments. However, sometimes it also includes string instruments and voices. It also includes dancers. The instruments are typically arranged in a specific pattern on the floor, and include three different types of double-sided drums, a xylophone, and a two-stringed fiddle.
Batik
Batik is an important component of Indonesian cultures. 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 are vital for the preservation of cultural diversity, especially in the age of globalization.
Ramadan
Ramadan can be celebrated by Indonesian Muslims many ways. Megibung is a Bali ritual that welcomes Muslims to the holy month. 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 (a traditional Indonesian game) is one of its most popular. 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, in certain regions, is another name for the game. It is still played in various ceremonies in Indonesia today.