In the cultural park of Taman Mini Indonesia
Indah, places of worship (the Prince Diponegoro Mosque, the Saint
Catherina Catholic Church, The Halleluyah Protestant Church,
The Pura Penataran Agung Kertabumi Temple, the Aria Dwipa Arama
Monastery and the Indonesian Mystic Convention Hall) are located
together.
The State philosophy Pancasila states
as its first priciple: Belief in one Supreme God. In accordance
with that principle, the positioning of the places of worship
in Taman Mini park points out Indonesia respect towards the belief
in one God, and the spirit of tolerance for all believers religions
towards each other. About 90% of the nation population are Moslems,
and the other 10% include Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, Taoists
and Sikhs. There are numerous mosque and churches in the city,
Chinese and Balinese temple, one Sikh temple and a Theosophist
building. Moslem, as well as many Christian, Hindu and Buddhist
holiday are also public holidays. |