Java. Photo: flickr member Pax Nguyahan Beach, Central Java. Photo: www.pesonagunungkidul.com Nogbaran Beach, Central Java. Photo: www.pesonagunungkidul.com Java is also the center of Batik , Wayang Kulit shadow puppet theater and Gamelan Orchestra traditions. The rich traditions of the mighty pre-Islam Hindu Kingdom of Majapahit that has bestowed Java with fine temples