Festivals and Celebrations in Indonesia | Travel Information - Indonesia
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Some of the interesting festivals and celebrations in Indonesia are as follow:
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Sumba |
Held in February and March.
Mock battles that hark back to the era of internecine warfare
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Balinese Caka New Year |
Falls in March-April
The day before the festival, temple icons are taken to the sea to be bathed and drummers drive evil spirits back to the spirit world.
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Galungan (Balinese festival) |
Moving dates
It was said that even the gods descend to earth and join in the revelry.
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Easter Parade |
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On the island of Larantuka,
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Whip Duels |
Held at Ruteng, Flores
Falls in August
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Torajan funereal feasts |
Held mainly between August and October.
are held in central Sulawesi..
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