Thousands of Chinese temples scattered on the main islands of Indonesia. Overseas Chinese attach great importance to incense.
During inheritance, Chinese culture and customs will be integrated with local culture. Chinese temples have two main functions, one is religious function, and the other is social function. The religious function is mainly reflected in sustenance of the soul, worshiping ancestors, performing rituals, etc., including inviting monks, Taoist priests, and Buddhist nuns to chant sutras and achieve salvation. Chinese Indonesians like to go to the temple to ask for fortune from the gods and pray for blessings.