Java is Indonesia's largest ethnic group

At least 41.7 % of Indonesia's population are ethnic Javanese. Javanese also have sub - tribes , such as the Tribe Osing , People Samin , Tengger tribe , and others . In addition , some parts of Java that are in the country Suriname , South America since the Dutch colonial period this rate was brought there as a worker and Javanese there are now known as Suriname Java. The language used by the Javanese are the Java language.

Javanese culture can be divided into three cultures that Banyumasan culture , the culture of Central Java -Yogyakarta and East Java culture . Javanese culture emphasis , harmony balance and harmony in their daily lives . Javanese culture upholds the modesty and simplicity . Javanese culture besides found in Central Java , Yogyakarta and East Java are also available in the area colony of Java, Jakarta , Sumatra and Suriname.

Examples of Javanese culture are popular abroad is Puppet , Keris , Batik and Gamelan . Famous Javanese cultural art that is mainly influenced by the Hindu-Buddhist, ie puppet performances. Repertoire of wayang story or play largely based on the epic Ramayana and Mahabharata. In addition to Indian influence, the influence of Islam and the Western World there anyway. The art of batik and keris are two forms of expression of the Java community. Gamelan music, which is also found in Bali plays an important role in the life of Javanese culture and tradition.