There are 17000 islands in Indonesia.Its inhabitants are known for being exceptionally friendly,polite, patient, and hospitable.
Indonesian meal is normally rice along with other dishes- often spicy,and fruit.In some areas families eat sitting on a woven mat, using their fingers.Many Indonesians claim that eating food this way taste better.
Indonesians love art, music and dance.The anklong is a typical Indonesian instrument; it's made of bamboo pipes loosely mounted in a frame.The pipes are tuned to produce note when rattled.To play a tune a number of players must cooperate, each shaking his anklong at the proper time.
Until the 15th century C.E., Indonesia was largely influenced by Buddhism and then Hinduism.By 16th century,Islam gained a foothold in Indonesian culture.Europeans seeking spices arrived in the 16th century and brought christianity.