INDONESIAN CULTURE
Indonesia is an archipelagic country that encompasses more than 17,000 islands inhabited by approximately 255 million people, a figure that makes Indonesia the fourth in terms of the world's largest population country. This figure also implies that much of the cultural, ethnic, religious and linguistic diversity can be found within this country. The culture varies greatly, from Hindu rituals practiced daily on the island of Bali, to the enforcement of (partial) sharia law in Aceh and the Mentawai hunter-gatherer lifestyle.
In addition, before the national framework was established, regions in Indonesia experienced separate political and economic histories; A state that is still visible in the current regional dynamics. The national motto of Bhinekka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity) refers to the diverse composition of this country. This motto also shows that, in spite of the multicultural community, there is a true sense of unity in the minds and hearts of Indonesian society.
The Culture section of the Indonesian Investments website aims to provide important background information on the various themes to the readers. This will increase understanding of the country. Knowledge and understanding of cultural aspects and dynamics of a country is essential if you intend to invest in a sustainable manner and generate or intend to remain in Indonesia for business or personal reasons. This is especially true for Indonesia whose culture is so diverse and complex.
SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
Indonesian culture is very different from Western culture because there are differences in experience, belief system, hierarchy, religion, sense of time, spatial relations, and more. Especially in Indonesia itself there are many different cultures. This makes Indonesia a complex country, and therefore the country is attractive. In this section we propose some do's and don'ts for westerners in order to participate successfully and efficiently in Indonesian society.
CULTURAL COLUMNS
In this series of columns we try to reveal some matters relating to the culture, history, politics and economy of Indonesia. The topics discussed here are different from the mainstream topics we present in this section of the site. This cultural column is useful for those interested in various disciplines related to Indonesia. Each column can be considered a starting point for the reader to explore a particular topic further.
POLITICAL
This political section provides a summary of Indonesia's political history from the pre-colonial period when Indonesia was made up of various kingdoms, to the colonial period ie the time of the archipelago gradually transformed into a political unity, to an independent government under the leadership of Sukarno who devoted his time and attention directed to politics While the economy was ruled out, to Suharto's New Order marked by a strong government and a weak civil society, and finally to the current era of Reformasi.
ECONOMY
Integrated national economic growth in Indonesia is not a fast and natural process, but an artificial and long process. It was largely shaped by pressure from foreign oppressors and culminated into a state with a centralized government during the New Order. This section discusses the current state and economic structure of Indonesia and illustrates some important chapters in economic history (eg Krismon in the late 1990s).
RELIGION
Religion plays a very important role in Indonesian society and the daily life of its inhabitants. Indonesia is a country with the largest Muslim population in the world, but in this country there are also millions of people who embrace other religions and animist beliefs. This section - in general - discusses the main religions in Indonesia namely Islam, Christianity (including Catholicism), Hinduism and Buddhism. This explanation includes the historical framework and illustrates the role of religion in Indonesia today.
DEMOGRAPHY
The demographic composition of a country and its economic performance usually have a causal relationship because the young population will generate a potentially broad workforce, while the mostly middle-aged population (40s and early 50s) will have potentially large consumer societies . In this section, attention will be given to Indonesia's demographic composition as well as an analysis of the impact of this composition on Indonesia's economic performance and future prospects.
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In addition, before the national framework was established, regions in Indonesia experienced separate political and economic histories; A state that is still visible in the current regional dynamics. The national motto of Bhinekka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity) refers to the diverse composition of this country. This motto also shows that, in spite of the multicultural community, there is a true sense of unity in the minds and hearts of Indonesian society.
The Culture section of the Indonesian Investments website aims to provide important background information on the various themes to the readers. This will increase understanding of the country. Knowledge and understanding of cultural aspects and dynamics of a country is essential if you intend to invest in a sustainable manner and generate or intend to remain in Indonesia for business or personal reasons. This is especially true for Indonesia whose culture is so diverse and complex.
SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
Indonesian culture is very different from Western culture because there are differences in experience, belief system, hierarchy, religion, sense of time, spatial relations, and more. Especially in Indonesia itself there are many different cultures. This makes Indonesia a complex country, and therefore the country is attractive. In this section we propose some do's and don'ts for westerners in order to participate successfully and efficiently in Indonesian society.
CULTURAL COLUMNS
In this series of columns we try to reveal some matters relating to the culture, history, politics and economy of Indonesia. The topics discussed here are different from the mainstream topics we present in this section of the site. This cultural column is useful for those interested in various disciplines related to Indonesia. Each column can be considered a starting point for the reader to explore a particular topic further.
POLITICAL
This political section provides a summary of Indonesia's political history from the pre-colonial period when Indonesia was made up of various kingdoms, to the colonial period ie the time of the archipelago gradually transformed into a political unity, to an independent government under the leadership of Sukarno who devoted his time and attention directed to politics While the economy was ruled out, to Suharto's New Order marked by a strong government and a weak civil society, and finally to the current era of Reformasi.
ECONOMY
Integrated national economic growth in Indonesia is not a fast and natural process, but an artificial and long process. It was largely shaped by pressure from foreign oppressors and culminated into a state with a centralized government during the New Order. This section discusses the current state and economic structure of Indonesia and illustrates some important chapters in economic history (eg Krismon in the late 1990s).
RELIGION
Religion plays a very important role in Indonesian society and the daily life of its inhabitants. Indonesia is a country with the largest Muslim population in the world, but in this country there are also millions of people who embrace other religions and animist beliefs. This section - in general - discusses the main religions in Indonesia namely Islam, Christianity (including Catholicism), Hinduism and Buddhism. This explanation includes the historical framework and illustrates the role of religion in Indonesia today.
DEMOGRAPHY
The demographic composition of a country and its economic performance usually have a causal relationship because the young population will generate a potentially broad workforce, while the mostly middle-aged population (40s and early 50s) will have potentially large consumer societies . In this section, attention will be given to Indonesia's demographic composition as well as an analysis of the impact of this composition on Indonesia's economic performance and future prospects.
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