This book describes the culture and customs of Indonesia, with specific emphasis on common people. Background is given on the land, people, and the country's history; religion; past and modern literature and art; architecture and housing; cuisine and dress; gender, courtship, and marriage traditions; festivals and leisure activities; music, dance, and theater; and social customs and lifestyle. Attention is given to all the islands, not just Bali and Java.

Land, people, and history -- Thought and religion -- Literature and art -- Architecture and housing -- Cuisine and traditional dress -- Gender, courtship, and marriage -- Festivals and leisure activities -- Music, dance, and traditional theater -- Social customs and lifestyle: an epilogue.