Indonesian culture includes a variety of religions. The majority of the central Java region is Muslim. You can find Islamic and Christian universities just a few blocks apart. Tourists flock to Hindu temples such as Borobudur. The Indonesian family has strong traditions.
Islam
Islam is Indonesia's dominant religion. The majority of Indonesian Muslims are Sunni. There are 3% Shia Muslims in Jakarta and 400,000 Ahmadi Muslims (a tiny minority of 0.2%). Indonesia is a secular Islamic state, although 85 percent of Indonesians believe in Islam. Only six religious denominations are officially recognized in the country'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 primarily made up of percussion instruments. However, sometimes it also includes string instruments and voices. 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 integral part of Indonesian culture. It is a centuries-old art form that has been used to blend different cultures. According to UNESCO's definition of cultural heritage, it encompasses more that monuments and artifacts. They also include oral traditions, social practices, as well as the ability to make traditional crafts. These intangible cultural resources are critical for maintaining cultural diversity in the era of globalization.
Ramadan
Ramadan is celebrated by Indonesian Muslims in a variety ways. Megibung is the Bali ritual used by Muslims to welcome the holy month. The word gibung, which translates to "sharing", gave rise to the 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 (a traditional Indonesian game) is one of its most popular. 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. Galah Asin may also be known for this game. It is still being played today in Indonesia at various ceremonies.