The
figure of Visit Indonesian Year 2008 branding took the concept of Garuda Pancasila
as the Indonesian way of life, but it was performed by perfectly modern approach.
The
word of "Batik" originates from Javanese word "amba",
meaning ”to write” and the Javanese word for dot or point, "titik."
Indonesian
dances (Indonesian: Tarian Indonesia)
are the reflection of the country’s diversity. There are a lot of styles
depending on the ethnicities and cultures behind them.With more than 700 ethnic
groups in Indonesia, you can find anything from the Austronesian roots to
Melanesian tribal forms.
Indonesian
art-forms express this cultural mix. Wayang, traditional theater-performed
puppet shows, were a medium in the spread of Hinduism and Islam amongst Javan
villagers.
