The culture of Indonesia has been shaped by the interplay of indigenous customs and diverse foreign influences. As the world's largest archipelagic country, it is home to over 600 ethnic groups, inclu
The Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue depicts Garuda, the national symbol of Indonesia, symbolizing unity and cultural heritage.
Indonesian cuisine is a collection of regional culinary traditions of the various ethnic groups that form the archipelagic nation of Indonesia. There are a wide variety of recipes and cuisines in part
Culture of Indonesia
…throughout the country. The peci is usually worn with a batik shirt or western-style suits by men in Indonesia for those attending formal occasions. The cuisine of indonesia has been influenced by Chinese culture and Indian culture, as well as by Western culture. However, in return, Indonesian cuisine has also contributed…
Example of an Indonesian Sundanese meal: ikan bakar (grilled fish), nasi timbel (rice wrapped in banana leaf), ayam goreng (fried chicken), sambal, fried tempeh and tofu, and sayur asem; the bowl of water with lime is kobokan.
Opor ayam (curry style), gulai, ketupat, diced potatoes with spices, and bawang goreng served during Lebaran (Eid al-Fitr) in Indonesia
Indonesia is the home of sate; one of the country's national dishes, there are many variants across Indonesia.
Bas-relief of Karmawibhanga of 9th century Borobudur depicts a rice barn and rice plants being infested by mouse pestilence. Rice farming has a long history in Indonesia.