EXCEPT famous for its wealth of natural and human resources, Indonesia is also known to have a diversity of religions. Some culinary decorate religious celebrations.
In Indonesia, there were five religions recognized by the government, namely Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Most of them, approximately 87 percent of converts to Islam so that Indonesia is the world's largest Muslim country. Speaking of religion, one aspect that is inherent culinary specialties often become part of the tradition.
For Muslims, Ramadan fasting are as a means to resist hunger and thirst and appetite. During Ramadan fasting, Muslims are required to wake from sleep to eat the meal and hold it until the evening prayer arrived. During the month of fasting, Eid aka Victory Day came and celebrated with great joy.
On Eid al-Fitr, Muslims provides diamond, processed coconut milk in which there is chicken, potatoes, eggs, or other named opor, there are even some snack cakes as appetizers. And for serving drinks, no hot tea to accompany the faithful.
For Buddhists and Hindus, you could say almost the same. Hari Raya Nyepi, or better known as the Hindu New Year is a religious celebration of the most complicated, usually celebrations are often found in Bali because there arguably the largest communities are Hindus.
On the eve of the Hindu New Year there are also foods that are ready to be served and enjoyed. Processed foods are typically homemade cakes which are dominated by a sweet taste.
But in this celebration of his parishioners should refrain from all activities, including food preparation, should also be quiet street so it is not allowed to leave the residence.
As for Protestants and Catholics, when the Feast of The Birth of Jesus Christ, his people came to church to worship. This lasted until one day before Christmas. The followers were always provides a special time when the turn of the day came, especially at 12 o'clock at night, they prostrated themselves to perform the prayer to the divine.
Of course, do not miss his trademark culinary, food may not be as typical Muslims who always provides the diamond. Meanwhile, Protestants always provide serbamanis plus processed foods that always accompany barbeque.