How do Indonesians show respect to others?

Indonesians never show the soles of their feet, or allow their feet to point towards another person. It is also a sign of respect when sitting to keep both your feet on the floor and adopt a straight posture. As with many Asian cultures, the left hand is considered unclean.

What are the main beliefs in Indonesia?

In the 2018 Indonesian governmental statistics, 86.7\% of Indonesians identified themselves as Muslim (with Sunnis about 99\%, Shias about 1\% and Ahmadis 0.2\%), 7.6\% Protestant Christian, 3.12\% Catholic Christian, 1.74\% Hindu, 0.77\% Buddhist, 0.03\% Confucians, 0.04\% others.

What religion is practiced in Indonesia?

Share of population Indonesia 2010 by religion According to population census data in 2010, 87 percent of Indonesians declared themselves to be Muslim, followed by 9.87 percent who were Christian. Indonesia has the largest Islamic population in the world and for this reason is often recognized as a Muslim nation.

Why are Indonesians so spiritual?

No matter what religion they uphold, Indonesians are generally very spiritual. They take their religious practices very seriously, and that is reflected in daily rituals, ceremonies, even the grandness of their places of worship. Indonesia is notorious with its huge Muslim population; the largest in the world despite being a secular country by law.

Why do Indonesians love art so much?

Indonesians love making and performing arts. Indonesia’s rich culture begets so many inspired works of art — paintings, sculpture, music, dance, theatre, and more. From the ancient times to contemporary era, Indonesian artists keep drawing inspiration from the archipelago’s culture, values, and nature, ensuring the art scene stays alive

What is considered inappropriate in Indonesian culture?

An open smack or yelling at your children is considered very inappropriate in Indonesian culture and seen as very harsh punishment. In Indonesia, people also love to pinch the cheeks of a cute baby or child. It is intended as a gesture of affection, but can sometimes hurt if done too hard.

What is the culture like in Indonesia?

Before we get into anything further, this is an important disclaimer. ‘Indonesia’ is a singular term that names a particular nation, but there’s nothing uniform about its culture. There are at least 300 ethnic groups in Indonesia, each with their own set of customs and distinctive cultural objects.