Ambon, Flores and Papua

Ambon, Flores and Papua

In Flores, Cristmas is usually associated with bamboo cannons. That are fired everywhere on Christmas eve. Young children usually stay up the whole night on December 24, while playing fireworks.

In Ambon, sirens and church bells can be heard throughout the city. This usually leads to family gatherings.

Another unique tradition in Paupa is where they hold a barapen, or stone burning party. This is a local culinary tradition for cooking pig meat to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. 
Aside from that, many areas are decorated with Christmas decorations and 24 hour music is played.

Christmas in Papua

Bamboo Cannon