Many Indonesians have long been celebrating the Cap Go Meh Festival to welcome the Chinese New Year. It’s one of the largest festivals in the country. Hundreds of thousands gather to watch the parade that blends Indonesian and Chinese cultures.

There are approximately 10 million Chinese-Indonesians living in the country, accounting for five percent of the total population.

On the other side, China currently receives more than 14,000 Indonesian students and has become Indonesia’s second most popular overseas education destination.

Giant pandas Cai Tao and Hu Chun have made their homes in Indonesia, building another bridge of friendship between the peoples.