: The obsession with iced palm-sugar coffee ( es kopi susu ) has turned local coffee shops into urban sanctuaries.
Local indie-pop, folk, and rock music are experiencing a golden age. Bands like Hindia, Feast, and Nadin Amizah fill massive festival grounds (like Pestapora and Joyland Festival). Music is highly valued for its emotional vulnerability, addressing themes of mental health and existential dread unique to the generation.
The year was a particularly noteworthy time for Indonesian "bocil SD" culture. Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, children across the country were spending more time online than ever before, as remote learning became the norm and indoor entertainment became the only option. This led to a surge in the presence of young children across various digital platforms.