Indonesia celebrates its New Year on January 1st, following the Gregorian calendar. This is in contrast to some other countries in Southeast Asia, which follow the lunar calendar and celebrate their New Year at different times.
The New Year is a major holiday in Indonesia, and is celebrated with fireworks, parades, and other festivities. Many people also visit temples and pray for good luck in the coming year.
One of the most popular New Year’s traditions in Indonesia is to …