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The tradition of celebrating Chinese New Year in Indonesia has existed for thousands of years, brought by the Chinese community from China when migrating to Indonesia. After the period of independence, Chinese New Year was established as a religious holiday, although there was a time when it could not be openly celebrated. However, subsequently, Chinese New Year became a national holiday and is celebrated annually until today. So, what is the history of Chinese New Year in Indonesia that led to its establishment as a national holiday?