How Indonesia celebrates New Year is much different from other parts of the world. The New Year in Indonesia is based on the Hindu lunar calendar, known as Saka Calendar. The New Year in Indonesia usually falls in April or May.
The main celebration takes place at the Balinese temple, known as Pura Besakih. On the eve of New Year, the temple is crowded with people from all over the island. They come to pray and to make offerings to …