![]() ![]() India has notably influenced Indonesian songs and movies. The Western world has influenced Indonesia in science, technology and modern entertainment such as television shows, film and music, as well as political system and issues. ![]() Traditional art, music and sport are combined in a martial art form called Pencak Silat. Balinese dances have stories about ancient Buddhist and Hindu kingdoms, while Islamic art forms and architecture are present in Sumatra, especially in the Minangkabau and Aceh regions. The result is a complex cultural mixture, often different from the original indigenous cultures.Įxamples of the fusion of Islam with Hinduism include Javanese Abangan belief. 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. ![]() The culture of Indonesia has been shaped by long interaction between original indigenous customs and multiple foreign influences. ![]()
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