Cultural Tourism
Based on 2010 census data, Indonesia consists of 1,128 ethnic groups. The diversity of ethnic groups has resulted in a diversity of cultural products such as dances, musical instruments, and customs in Indonesia. Some international dance performances such as Ramayana Ballet which tells about Rama's journey and staged in Prambanan Temple complex. Batubulan Tourism Village located in Sukawati, Gianyar is a frequently visited village for Barongan Dance, Kecak dance and Legong Dance.
In recent years several cities on the island of Java began to develop the concept of fashion carnival . [Need references] Jember Fashion Carnaval is regularly held since 2001 in Jember District , East Java . Other fashion carnival but focusing the theme on batik is the first Solo Batik Carnival held in 2008. Besides the fashion carnival, there are also carnivals held to commemorate the anniversary of the city as it was held in the city of Yogyakarta under the name Jogja Java Carnaval and in the city of Jakarta under the name Jak Carnival is held regularly every June.
The history of Indonesian culture from prehistoric times to the period of independence can be found throughout the museums in Indonesia. Total number of museums in Indonesia amounted to 80 museums spread from Aceh to Maluku. A number of museums are located in one area such as Kota Tua Jakarta, which has six museums which are known as trading centers in the Batavia Period and Taman Mini Indonesia Indah which become the center of recreation with the largest number of parks and museums in one region in Indonesia.
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