With an estimated population of 202 million, Indonesia is the fourth largest country in the world. Indonesia is a land of many cultures. Each one of the islands that make up Indonesia has a distinct culture and people. It is really remarkable that the Indonesian government has been able to make such progress in uniting the country when one considers the wide range of cultures and interests of the people within Indonesia. For more information about Indonesia, check out these links .
Indonesian dancing is a beautiful art form.
This picture shows our school's Indonesian staff members performing a traditional Indonesian dance. Gamelan is a traditional Indonesian set of instruments. A gamelan orchestra is composed of chimes and drums which are played together to create intricate musical patterns. In the picture above, members of our Indonesian staff are playing the Gamelan at the U.N. day assembly. During their time at NJIS, many students and teachers take the opportunity to learn to play the Gamelan.