‘A balance of enjoying the celebrations and making space for reflection’published at 16:51 GMT
Nabiha Ahmed
Live reporter
Image source, Nurul FadilahNurul and her family will enjoy grilled corn and fireworks from their terrace
It’s almost midnight in western Indonesia – we’ve been speaking to one woman about how she is celebrating the new year.
It’s not unusual for people to travel across cities – even countries – to partake in new years jubilations.
But for Nurul Fadilah, who lives in Bandung, Indonesia, celebrations can be enjoyed from her home terrace.
“I can watch them from my house, enjoy food vendors on my local streets, and then go straight back to bed once midnight hits,” she tells me.
Bandung, Nurul says, attracts tourists across Indonesia – making it a prime spot for celebrating the coming of 2026. That said, according to Nurul, it’s not as crowded as other parts of the country where celebrations are also taking place.
“It’s quieter and less crowded. It gives you the perfect balance of enjoying celebrations, but also space to make personal reflections and spend time with your family.”
Nurul says this precise equilibrium will allow her to “celebrate, but keep everyone in mind”.
She’ll be reflecting with some grilled corn in hand – a staple of new year celebrations in Indonesia.
