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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.