Category:Indonesian Food Traditions and Festivals

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Indonesian food traditions have been passed on by ancient civilizations, especially Hindu, which has made the balance between nature and eating habits a big important deal. The most significant tradition in the Indonesian culture is the display and presentation of food in form of a big buffet. Dishes aren’t served separately in different courses, but rather all together so everyone can have any dish, sweet or salty. Indonesia has a mixture of religions and festivals spread around the country. Things and events celebrated in Bali may not be in celebrated in Lombok and vice versa, so the festivals depend on the region as well as eating habits and methods. In June there is the international Indonesian food festival, when people celebrate this special cuisine all over the country. Special fests take place, and recipes containing mainly seafood, Chicken Satay, Gado-Gado and light salads are offered in a big buffet. Traditional dances take place as well. Interpreted in the Indonesian culture, they have been influenced by ancient civilizations and cultures, especially Hindu, who has left the legacy of the famous Javanese and Balinese dances.