Are Indonesian and Dutch Cultures Different ?

The answer is YES.

There are many cultural differences between Indonesia and the Netherlands. The differences include custom, system of education, way of life, of thinking, etc.

Customs in Indonesia are more based on the religions because most of the people are religious. Many people go the mosques, churches, temples, and pagodas, frequently to pray. Social relations are very strong. Dutch customs are quite different in this case. Religions do not usually play important life of the people. Social relations are not so strong. But the Netherlands has many positive customs, too. Among them are that they are diligent people, can work together, and so on.

In education system, the difference can be seen from different levels of education. In Indonesia the kids get many lesson and school works since the primary schools. But in the Netherlands when the kids are in elementary education, the lessons and subjects are not the focus. The kids play more games and experience as life-skills. Dutch students will get serious and much serious of studying when they are at the secondary schools and higher.

Living in orderly in The Netherlands. The people are discipline. Queuing is very respected.

From there differences, i hope i can learn the positive things from both sides.