Indonesian society is a society that has diverse ethnic and cultural. Ethnic groups are often also called ethnic. Awareness and identity are usually corroborated by the unity of language. Thus, ethnicity is a social union distinguished from social groups because it has the most basic and general characteristics associated with the origin, place of origin and culture. The characteristics of ethnic groups have similarities in culture, language, customs, and ancestors. The basic characteristics that distinguish the ethnic group from one another, among others are regional languages, customs, kinship system, local arts, and place of origin.
The diversity of the Indonesian nation, especially formed by the number of ethnic groups inhabiting various scattered locations. Each tribe has its own character, both in social or cultural aspects. The socio-cultural life of Indonesian society is very diverse. The diversity is influenced by environmental factors. Such as people living in mountainous areas will depend more on their life from agriculture, thereby developing socio-cultural life of farming communities. Meanwhile, the coastal area will affect the community to have a livelihood as fishermen and develop the social life of fishermen community. The diversity of the Indonesian nation also appears in art as a result of local culture in Indonesia, for example in the form of dance and singing. Almost all regions or tribes have different dances and songs. So also in the work, each region has a different work and become the hallmark of their respective regions.
The cultural diversity of Indonesia from Sabang to Marauke is an invaluable asset, so it must be maintained and preserved. However, There are some Indonesian citizens who do not know the diversity of other cultures in Indonesia, one of which is the culture of body painting in Mentawai, West Sumatra, piercing as a sign of maturity and many other cultures that have not been explored. Each region has a distinctive culture. Cultural diversity can be known through the forms of traditional clothing, regional songs, regional dances, traditional houses, traditional ceremonies, and so forth.
A. Custom Home
Indonesia is rich in culture with the existence of the cultural diversity of our nation spread in various provinces in general, the most concrete thing is the existence of custom homes in each province in our country. Maybe some of them you can see in the table below.
| Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam | Krong Bade |
| Yogyakarta | Rumah Joglo |
| Sumatra Barat | Rumah Gadang |
| Bali | Rumah Adat Gapura Candi Bentar |
| Papua | Rumah Adat Honai |
| Sulawesi Utara | Rumah Adat Istana Buton |
| Kalimantan Timur | Rumah Adat Lamin |
| Kalimantan Selatan | Betang |
| Nusa Tenggara Timur | Musalaki |
B.Traditional Clothes
Traditional clothing in Indonesia is so many and varied, these are the priceless values of Indonesian culture that we should safeguard and preserve because otherwise we are preserving and preserving it then who else? Let us not be concerned when our cultures are claimed by other countries.
C.Regional Dance
Dance is one aspect of art to express feelings through movement. The dance of each region has its own characteristics, usually has a meaning and certain symbols contained therein.
Perhaps from the example of the dance above, at least has proven how rich and diverse Indonesian culture. A beautiful movement accompanied by mesmerizing musical rhythms, can present an outstanding work of art. Because basically, every dance or artistic arts in every region of Indonesia have their own unique and distinctive characteristic.
