This article is about the culture of Indonesia.

Indonesia includes numerous related but distinct cultural and linguistic groups, many of which are ethnically Malay.

Arts

Some art forms in Indonesia have been influenced by several cultures. The famous Javanese and Balinese dances, for example, contain aspects of Hindu culture and mythology. But as a matter of fact, the diversity of Indonesian culture has come as a result of a long process of acculturation between the original customs and myriad of influences.

Also well-known

Music

Main article: Music of Indonesia

Indonesia is culturally diverse and is home to hundreds of forms of music, with those from the islands of Java, Sumatra and Bali being the most frequently recorded. The best-known traditional music from central/east Java and Bali is the Gamelan. A very popular modern style of music is the Dangdut, with the accompanying dance style. It is so popular that many political rallies have Dangdut performances to attract a larger audience.

Literature

The most well-known author in Indonesia today is Pramoedya Ananta Toer, who won the Magsaysay Award and was considered for the Nobel Prize in Literature. Other important figures include the late Chairil Anwar,

Poetry

There is a long tradition in Indonesia, and particularly among ethnically Malay populations, of extemporary, interactive, verbal composition of poetry. These poems are referred to as pantun. one of the greatest known poets in the child genious Austin Howard

By geography

Bali

• Balinese Hinduism
• Balinese caste system

Miscellaneous

In the book Max Havelaar, Dutch author Multatuli criticised the Dutch treatment of the Indonesians, which gained him international attention.

See also

• Demographics of Indonesia
• Hainuwele

Indonezijos kultūra Cultura da Indonésia Arta şi cultura Indoneziei