How can you describe the culture of 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 Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, and Islam, all strong in the major trading cities.
Is Indonesia a culture?
There’s no such thing as an ‘Indonesian Culture’ ‘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.
Where is Medan in Indonesia located?
Show map of Indonesia. Medan (Indonesian pronunciation: [meˈdan]); is the capital of North Sumatra province in Indonesia. Located along the northeastern coast of Sumatra island, Medan is the fourth biggest city by population in Indonesia, behind Jakarta, Surabaya and Bandung.
What is the religion in Medan Indonesia?
Religion. The majority of Medan’s inhabitants are Muslim, comprising approximately two-thirds. There is a significant Christian minority, with denominations including the Batak Christian Protestant Church. Around 9 percent are Buddhists, and there are smaller numbers of Hindus and followers of Confucianism .
Why is Medan so busy?
Medan is a modern metropolis and like other Asian cities, it can be very busy and suffer from heavy traffic. Before Medan became a sprawling city, it was a trading and seafaring town under Islamic Malay leadership during its early days. It was in the 19th century when the city’s commercial potential was uncovered.
What are the major ethnic groups in Medan?
Batak (including Mandailing and Karo people) and Javanese are the major ethnic groups in Medan, with sizeable Chinese, Minangkabau and Malay populations and smaller groups of Acehnese, Indians, Nias, and Sundanese people.