Indonesia is located in the south of Asia. It is located along the Ring of Fire which makes it very prone to earthquakes and volcanic activitiy. Indonesia is made up of thousands of volcanic islands (circled in green).
Indonesian culture and beliefs
The main religions of Indonesia are Muslim, Christian, Buddhist and Hindu. Natural disasters seem to be just that - natural disasters. None of the common religions worship nature, so there isn't that much of a weight on the disasters themselves. Some of the main resources for Indonesia's successful economy are the textiles, carving and literature. Some of the arts that are under threat from international arts are architecture, tie-dye weaving, wood carving, silver & gold working, puppets and basketry. Local demands for cash and changing indigenous values are also causing the downfall of the arts. Some of the popular performance arts include orchestras of many kinds, puppet shows and contemporary theatre.