CHRISTMAS IS ALL AROUND

Expats in Indonesia share about the holiday traditions in their countries

Living overseas and being far from family and friends is never easy, especially during the Yuletide season. However, for these five expatriates who work in the hotel, F&B and tourism industries in Bali, spending Christmas far from home and working during the festive period, is part of their professions.

One has spent more than two decades living in Bali, while the other is celebrating his first Christmas on the island. Despite the difference in their length of stay, the longing for home and memories of Christmas traditions remain acute.