Indonesian Culture and Traditions - Multiple Choice Questions

What is the name of the Balinese Hindu ceremony that signifies the New Year and is known as the Day of Silence?

• Nyepi

• Kuningan

• Melasti

• Pagerwesi

Why is Bebek Betutu considered a traditional Balinese specialty?

• It is served only on international holidays

• It uses traditional Balinese spices and slow cooking methods

• It is a common dish across Indonesia

• It is made with imported ingredients

What is one benefit of using a Bentor, a motorized traditional pedicab, in North Sulawesi?

• Mainly for promoting tourism

• Used only during religious events

• Convenient and quick for short distances

• Considered a luxury mode of transportation

What is the main reason Andong is used in Yogyakarta and Central Java?

• To help tourists enjoy the city leisurely

• To carry goods to markets

• For participating in religious rituals

• For competing in cultural festivals

In which regions are Gamelan musical instruments most commonly found?

• Sumatra and Kalimantan

• Papua and Sulawesi

• Maluku and Nusa Tenggara

• Java and Bali

What is one structural and performance difference between Gamelan music and Western classical music?

• All players use written scores

• Gamelan focuses on group coordination and repetition

• Western music emphasizes solo performances and improvisation

• Gamelan uses string instruments primarily

Which traditional East Javanese dance is often accompanied by Gamelan music?

• Kecak Dance

• Saman Dance

• Pendet Dance

• Mask Dance

The traditional songs “Apuse” and “Yamko Rambe Yamko” originate from which region?

• Maluku

• Papua

• Sulawesi

• Ambon

Which musical instruments are traditional to the Banten region?

• Angklung

• Gamelan

• Tanjidor

• Sasando

What traditional game from Banten involves walking on stilts?

• Egrang

• Benteng

• Kite

• Gobak Sodor