Dia de Vesak

📣 Notas para viajantes

Indonesia is a vast archipelago of 17,000 diverse islands, spanning the Indian and Pacific Oceans. While Bali is a popular destination, the country offers extensive diversity across 6,000 inhabited islands.

• Major religious holidays are celebrated, but celebrations are often localized.
• Public holidays are observed by all Indonesian citizens, regardless of religion.
• Chinese New Year typically falls between mid-January and mid-February.
• Nyepi (Hindu New Year) occurs in March and can cause significant public disruptions, especially in Bali.
• Good Friday occurs in March or April.
• New Year's Day (January 1) is a public holiday.
• Use the right hand when eating, as the left hand is reserved for other purposes. Eating quickly is considered polite. Forks, spoons, and chopsticks are acceptable in formal settings.