Diwlai in Indonesia- Diwali Celebration 2015:-
The name Indonesia came from two Greek words: "Indos" meaning Indian and "Nesos" meaning islands.In Indonesia, Diwali is celebrates with fireworks, crackers, dance music all over fun.
Indonesia culture is something similar to the India, so this festival celebrates in Indonesia very well.
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, Dipavali, Dewali, Deepawali or the Festival of Lights, marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year. It is celebrated on the 15th day of Kartika (October/November) in the Hindu calendar. Diwali celebrations can last for about five days.
The majority of population in Indonesia follows Islam. Hindus constituent about 2% of Indonesia's total population. However, the Indonesian island of Bali is famous for celebrating the festival of Diwali, as a majority of the population here are Indians. It is one of the most revered festivals of the locals here. The celebration and rituals of the festival is mostly similar to that celebrated by their counterparts in India.
The Indonesia culture is as vibrant and versatile as its landscape and natural beauty. The rich Indonesian culture is the result of the influence of the various neighboring countries and its very own ethnic culture.
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