Indonesia is a vast country of sprawling archipelago with a diverse demographic range of over 600 ethnic groups,[1][2] and speaking more than 700 living languages.
In Indonesia, etiquette – methods of showing respect (Indonesian: hormat) – has been considered as one of the key factors in social interactions.
Some key points of Indonesian etiquette include:[5] Generally the arisan is a social gathering that involves Rotating Savings and Credit Association.
It can be understood as a kind of thanksgiving ritual, but many consider that by being involved, the individual also seeks blessings and protections from Gods.
Javanese believe selametan could be performed as tolak bala, a ritual to deter negative elements or unfortunate events that might take place in the future.
In Indonesia there are many kinds of festive ceremonies and rituals that linked to agricultural activities, from plant the seeds to harvest.