The cultural forms Madurese are generally similar to those of Java and seeking a broader point of view, belong to Java – the Balinese – Madurese – Probe family.
Madurese culture, however, has its own nuances and tones, no doubt partly conditioned, the harsh landscape and climate. Immediately visible are the differences of language, attitude and mental between word and Madurese, Javanese. The Madurese people are well known, their simplicity and direct approach, particularly evident in their own way of expression. Holding often rough and not refined outside, in different images, as soon as the price a little more. It would be more accurate to say that the Madurese are warm-blooded and quickly wake up. This too is perhaps partly reflects sometimes dry, arid conditions and lanscape drained. The result is that the Madurese people have learned to be quick-minded, hard-working, adaptable, and in all, charming.
A May Madurese be the most faithful friend, as we approach the politeness, but cross him, and be careful! Since the Madurese shares roughly the same cultural influences and historical context than those in neighbouring Java, religion and lifestyle are not so different.
In past centuries Madurese are often associated with itself, Javanese, to guard against the common enemy of the people. Sometimes, the two races were fighting. In any event, it has always been a continuous communications across the narrow Strait, the Madurese, and today a large part of the continent east Java population, especially those living along the east coast of north and in other low-lying areas, claim Madurese descent.
The predominant religion is Islam, which was brought to the island 15 and 16 centuries, disciples, the Wali Songo, or “Nine Saints of Islam”, particularly followers of Suna Giri of Gresik. The new religion affected cultural forms, particularly noticeable in the styles of architecture.
Equally important anchorage points on the trade route linking Europe and the Far East, the port of East Java, and so Madurese, was open to the artistic traditions from all corners of the civilized world; Areas under the exception, such as Egypt, India, China, Persian and later in Europe
