Indonesia

Indonesia is centrally-located along ancient

trading routes between the Far East, South
Asia and the Middle East, resulting in many
cultural practices being strongly influenced by
a multitude of religions, including Hinduism,
Buddhism, Confucianism, Islam and
Christianity, all strong in the major trading
cities.
 Population
With 202.9 million Muslim s (88.2% of the total
population as of 2009),[3] Indonesia has the largest
Muslim population in the world. Indonesia also has
significant numbers of Christians. Protestant and
Catholics population are the majority, with other
Christian groups existing as well. The majority of
Hindu demographics in Indonesia living in the island of
Bali. Buddhist Indonesian are located throughout the
country, and are ethnically identified as Chinese
Indonesians.
 National
Costume
Kebaya usually worn
with a sarong or batik
kain panjang, or other
traditional woven garment
such as ikat, songket with
a colorful motif.
 National Dance
The traditional dance - Oleg Balinese dance
performed by a pair of dancers. Papuan tribal
war dance from Yapen. Kabasaran dance,
Minahasa North Sulawesi. Lakshmana, Rama and
Shinta in Ramayana ballet at Prambanan, Java.
Saman Aceh dance performance. Golek Ayun-
ayun, a Javanese court dance of Yogyakarta.