April is one of the best months for a tourist trip to Indonesia. In the second month of spring, you can enjoy the picturesque nature. The air warms up to + 28… 33C during the day. It is important to note that in April, Indonesia changes from a rainy season to a drier one. Thus, long walks, a rich excursion program, a beach vacation can give you an amazing experience.
Holidays and festivals in Indonesia in April
When planning your vacation in Indonesia in April, you can enjoy exciting holidays and festivals. So how can you spend your time in Indonesia? What can be cultural leisure?
- April 21 is the Day of Kartini, which is distinguished by large-scale celebrations. According to tradition, the people of Indonesia are preparing a special carnival for Kartini Day. During the carnival, you will be able to see the performance of a ritual dance known as the barong. If you wish, you can take part in the kecak ritual ceremony. Such events will undoubtedly create an amazing experience. Every woman should observe the traditions and wear the Kebayu, which is the national attire of the Javanese.
- In April, Indonesia traditionally hosts a kissing festival known as Omed Omedan. Local residents are sincerely confident that the festival is able to give perfect health to every participant, and to avoid misfortunes in the coming year. During Omed Omedan, the village priests should pour a bucket of water over the fumes, trying to extinguish the passions. The festival is attended by many young people who first pray and then dance and kiss each other. It is customary to celebrate Omed Omedan before the Balinese New Year.
- Nyepi is celebrated in Indonesia in April. The main activities are carried out in ancient temples and near water sources. Believers perform ceremony washing of statues lasting several hours. Each rite is accompanied by prayers and chants. At the end of the ceremony, it is customary to perform ritual dances. Such ceremonies are held for three days.
- The day before the New Year in Indonesia begins the ceremony of the Expulsion of the Spirits, which is held after sunset. The ceremony is a carnival procession with demons as the main character. At the end of the procession, effigies are burned in the main squares.
- After the 6:00 rampage, Nyepi comes, representing the Day of Silence. All streets are deserted. Even cars cannot be found on the roads. All institutions are closed. It is not customary to turn on the lights in houses in the evening and at night, and all people draw the curtains. During the day, it is forbidden to work, leave the house, make noise, burn a fire. Every believer should give up food and drink, spending the whole day in prayer and meditation.
