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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.
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Saraswati Festival
18th February 2006
A day devoted to Dewi Saraswati, the Goddess of Knowledge, Art
& Literature, with blessings and special offerings.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wesak Festival
13th May 2006.
A celebration of the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nusa Dua Festival
September 2006
This week-long festival showcases the rich and vibrant culture
of Bali, with performances, exhibitions and a grand procession.
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