Indonesia is a mix of cultures, religions, and traditions. 13 public holidays are celebrated here. Every island also has its own festivals and local celebrations. The government recognizes 6 religions. Many religious holidays are state (national) holidays. Religious holidays do not have exact dates. This is due to the fact that Muslim holidays are determined according to the lunar calendar and/or the phases of the moon. The dates of the Hindu festivals are determined according to the Saka calendar. It is based on the ancient number system. The world celebrates the New Year on January 1. The New Year does not come on this day for Hindus and Muslims. But the New Year began to be actively celebrated on the western model in recent years in Indonesia. Celebrations are held with fun, parties, and dancing. This applies mainly to large cities. The New Year according to the Chinese (lunar calendar) is celebrated in January-February. This is a family holiday. All relatives go to visit each other. Children go from house to house and receive sweets or money on this day. Shopping centers are lavishly decorated. They hold huge sales. Chinese New Year is a day off.
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The country's Muslims celebrate the New Year in the first month of the lunar Muslim calendar. Good Friday, celebrated by Christians, is also a national holiday. The birthday of the prophet Muhammad, Easter, Ascension Day, Isra and Miʿraj (the night journey of the prophet Muhammad to Jerusalem and his ascension to heaven), and Christmas are also celebrated. All holidays except Christmas do not have an exact date.
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Education Day (May 2), Children's Day (July 23), National Sports day (September 8), Armed Forces Day (October 5), and Women's Day (December 22) are also celebrated in Indonesia.
An unusual religious festival takes place in the province of Bengkulu in Sumatra. It is dedicated to a tragic event – the death of the prophet's grandson, Hassan Hussein. The festival culminates in a procession carrying turrets topped with replicas of Hussein's coffin. The battle in which Hussein died is also replayed. The Chinese Confucian Toa Peh Kong Festival is held in Manado in Sulawesi. The colorful procession includes horses, children in Chinese costumes, and boats.
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Reconstructions of tribal wars are carried out in the Wamena town in Papua. Bull races are held after the harvest festival on Madura.
Pagan traditions are still strong in some regions. Several festivals and ceremonies dedicated to the celebration of the sea goddess Nyai Roro Kidul. The Muslim ceremony is held in the city of Yogyakarta in Java. Gifts to the Goddess are actually brought during it. These are fruits, flowers, and silk.
Pagan traditions are still strong in some regions. Several festivals and ceremonies dedicated to the celebration of the sea goddess Nyai Roro Kidul. The Muslim ceremony is held in the city of Yogyakarta in Java. Gifts to the Goddess are actually brought during it. These are fruits, flowers, and silk.
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