Palembang was swarmed by millions of people. Besides the local common folks, there were traders, students, or noblemen from other cities. Even people from other kingdoms that were allied with Srivijaya could be found strolling near the palace. Thus its society has naturally developed certain tolerance to diversity in ethnicity, race, and religion. Though Palembang is one of the biggest Buddhist cities in the world, people of other religions such as Hindu, Islam, Confucianism, and other indigenous beliefs had lived side by side with local Buddhist for hundreds of years peacefully.
