| Lomban Festival
January 2006
An annual festival held by fishermen giving thanks
to the seas for what they have caught throughout
the year and also for good fortune in the coming
year. |
| Saraswati Festival
18th February 2006
A day devoted to Dewi Saraswati, the Goddess of
Knowledge, Art
& Literature, with blessings and special offerings. |
| Pagerwesi Festival
22nd February 2006
The name `Pagerwesi' literally means `iron fence',
a day of ceremonies and prayers to create mental
and spiritual defense against all kinds of bad elements,
held to welcome in the Galungan holiday. |
| Tumpek Landep
4th March 2006
A day devoted to Sanghyang Pasupati, Lord of all
heirlooms, weapons and tools made of metal for proper
function and magical power, held at every family
compound, smith's workshop and temple, with temple
celebrations all over the island. |
| Nyepi (The Day of Silence)
30th March 2006
A celebration of Balinese New Year, also known as
`Icaka New Year', observed by total silence and
stillness throughout the island. |
| Galungan Festival
3rd May & 29th November 2006
The most important festival for Balinese, symbolizing
the victory of Dharma (Virtue) upon Adharma (Evil),
filled with cultural rites and ceremonies. |
| Kuningan Festival
13th May & 9th December 2006
This festival is held ten days after the Galungan
Festival, signifying the closing of the new year
holiday. |
| Wesak Festival
13th May 2006.
A celebration of the birth, enlightenment and death
of Buddha. |
| Bali Arts Festival
1st June - 31st July 2006
A month-long annual festival featuring an amazing
display of the many facets of Bali's culture with
performances and processions. |
| Kite Festival
12th- 15th August 2006
A festival showcasing hundreds of kites in a myriad
of shapes, sizes and colours, from all over the
world, with competitions and demonstrations. |
| Negara Bull Races
July - October 2006
Gaily-decorated water buffalos are used to pull
tiny carts at high speed down the race track, in
an occasion to celebrate the end of the rice harvesting
season. |
| Nusa Dua Festival
September 2006
This week-long festival showcases the rich and vibrant
culture of Bali, with performances, exhibitions
and a grand procession. |
