Indonesian youth are redefining the separation of sacred and secular in a way that baffles older generations.

Walk into a mall, and you will see a group of friends: one is wearing a hijab styled like a K-Pop idol, another is in a metal band t-shirt, and they are all debating the merits of the latest Islamic preacher’s podcast. This is the Hijab Streetwear movement.

The 2019 and 2024 elections showed a sharp rise in youth political engagement, but often through memes and cancel culture.

While K-pop and Western acts have fans, Indonesian youth increasingly champion homegrown talent.