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Whats On In Bali August, 2010
Fri – Mon, 30th July – 2nd August
LEGIAN BEACH FESTIVAL
It is the Legian Beach Festival 2010 which will be held on July 30 to August 2. This year is the fourth Legian Beach Festival to be held. Supported by the Indonesia Tourism Ministry, Legian Beach Festival is held mainly to promote and introduce the Indonesian Culture to local and foreign tourists. This year Legian beach festival is themed ‘Explore Indonesia’. Legian Beach Festival will be filled with cultural events, games, exhibitions, and much more.
Wed – Sun, 4th – 8th August
5th SANUR VILLAGE FESTIVAL
Following four consecutive successful celebrations, this year’s Sanur Village Festival is taking place at Segara Ayu Beach and Inna Grand Bali Beach Sanur. “Saha Nuhur” is this year’s theme of the festival that literally means “the passion to visit a certain place”, which later became the name of “Sanur”.
It will include such varied events as underwater activities, sports; rugby, soccer, golf and strong man events, affine art, culinary, photography and fishing contests, a jazz festival, a yoga village, environmental care, a cultural parade with fun beach games, a bazaar and food festival, water sports competitions and a kite festival.
For more information on www.gotosanur.com
Sunday, Saturday, 8th ; 14th ; 21st August
KU DE TA High Season
This August will see many parties, events and special guests through the high season all over Bali. Notably is the 10th Anniversary of the world reknowned venue KU DE TA which will be held on the 14th of this month with guest appearances by Brand New Heavies. The 8th will herald the annual Bikini Day Party, fun for all the family, and the 21st the legendary White Party – this year with an Egyptian Theme.
Reservations and tickets a must on +62 361 736969
Monday, 9th August
DARK MOON – Tilem Sasih Karo
The Balinese adhering to the Hindu Dharma religion will celebrate ‘Tilem’ in temple ceremonies, which are held in every major temple and family shrines around the island of Bali. On this day Hindus make offerings to the Gods, placed on the ground at the entrance of each housing compound. The aim is to beg God’s grace; so that God illuminates one’s dark thoughts.
Tuesday, 10th August
1st day of FASTING PERIOD
Today marks the beginning of Ramadan, which is the name of the one-month fasting period when Muslims fast for a period of almost 12 hours (from sunrise to sunset). Only the sick are exempted from fasting during this month. Muslims are expected to avoid lying, breaking promises or cheating during the month of Ramadan. The basic aim behind the fasting during Ramadan is to remind the Muslims of self-discipline and reconciling to Allah, the Holy one.
Tuesday, 17th August
INDONESIA INDEPENDENCE DAY
This is a national public holiday; therefore banks and government buildings will be closed, as will be many businesses. After the flag hoisting at the National Palace, and a display of marching from military to children to adults; neighborhoods prepare for fun and games for the kids. Krupuk (shrimp crisps) eating contests, games, races, bike decorating and lots of fun to fill the day. The women are busy in cooking contests to see who can make the biggest krupuk or the most delicious nasi tumpeng. You will see the red and white Indonesian flag everywhere, from cars to houses to businesses.
Tuesday, 24th August
FULL MOON – Purnama Sasih Katiga
The full moon falls on this day and ceremonies are held throughout the Hindu temples all across Bali. The Balinese that adhere to the Hindu Dharma religion will take offerings of food, fruit and flowers to the temple to be blessed by the priest. It is the essence of these offerings that will be enjoyed by the deities. The Balinese themselves are then blessed by performing various rituals using
The Balinese adhering to the Hindu Dharma religion will celebrate ‘Tilem’ in temple ceremonies, which are held in every major temple and family shrines around the island of Bali. On this day Hindus make offerings to the Gods, placed on the ground at the entrance of each housing compound. The aim is to beg God’s grace; so that God illuminates one’s dark thoughts.
Today marks the beginning of Ramadan, which is the name of the one-month fasting period when Muslims fast for a period of almost 12 hours (from sunrise to sunset). Only the sick are exempted from fasting during this month. Muslims are expected to avoid lying, breaking promises or cheating during the month of Ramadan. The basic aim behind the fasting during Ramadan is to remind the Muslims of self-discipline and reconciling to Allah, the Holy one.
This is a national public holiday; therefore banks and government buildings will be closed, as will be many businesses. After the flag hoisting at the National Palace, and a display of marching from military to children to adults; neighborhoods prepare for fun and games for the kids. Krupuk (shrimp crisps) eating contests, games, races, bike decorating and lots of fun to fill the day. The women are busy in cooking contests to see who can make the biggest krupuk or the most delicious nasi tumpeng. You will see the red and white Indonesian flag everywhere, from cars to houses to businesses.
The full moon falls on this day and ceremonies are held throughout the Hindu temples all across Bali. The Balinese that adhere to the Hindu Dharma religion will take offerings of food, fruit and flowers to the temple to be blessed by the priest. It is the essence of these offerings that will be enjoyed by the deities. The Balinese themselves are then blessed by performing various rituals using
Whats On In Bali July, 2010
Friday – Saturday, July 2nd – 3rd , 2010
GEMPITA GIANYAR 2010 – Ubud Art, Cultural & Fashion Festival
TRI HITA KARANA
Lapangan Astina Ubud | start 21:00 WITA
Music Director: Special Performance:
Dewa Budjana Gita Gutawa, Ayu Laksmi, Oka Dalam and Ketut Rina
Art Director: Jay Subyakto
TRI HITA KARANA will be the grandest cultural performance ever showed on an outdoor stage in Ubud. Presenting a musical direction of Dewa Budjana, TRI HITA KARANA is magical collaboration of Balinese music, dance and performing art by more than 150 performers on stage.
UBUD STREET BASH
Saturday, 3 July 2010 | start 16:00 WITA
Start: Puri Ubud – Finish: Lapangan Astina Ubud
Tenun Fashion Parade by:
Chossy Latu | Denny Wirawan | Deden Siswanto | Ivan Gunawan | Era Soekamto | Barli Asmara | Syahreza Muslim | Ali Charisma | Ari Seputra | Ade Sagi | Danny Satriadi | Oscar Lawalata | Angelica Wu | Dina Midiani | Dwi Iskandar | Enny Ming | Lenny Agustin | Malik Moestam | Monika Weber | Yenli Wijaya | Oka Diputra | Putu Aliki | Sofie | Tude Togog | Tjok Abi | Taruna K Kusmayadi | Thomas Sigar
An art and fashion parade by over 1,300 people on the street of Ubud comprising of Balinese musical groups and dancers from 7 dub-districts in Gianyar, more than 50 models, local students, Youth Art Camp participants and more.
PELIATAN ROYAL HERITAGE DINNER
Saturday, 3 July 2010 | start 19:30 WITA
Puri Peliatan, Gianyar
A Balinese royal dinner in an authentic Balinese ways of serving and presentation to appreciate the royal heritage of Gianyar, with attractive entertainment of Balinese and Indian sensual dance and musical performances.
Reservation: Meytin/Widya +62+21+765-8420 (limited seats)
Thursday – Saturday, July 1st -3rd , 2010
Revisit Bali’s Past at Screening of Vintage Films Presented by Amandari Resort in Ubud
The Schedule:
• Thursday, July 1, 2010 – Goona Goona a 1932 dance film directed by Armand Denis and Andre Roosevelt (65 Minutes). Released to widespread popular acclaim, the film’s U.S. version was titled “Love Powder” reflecting its loose plot-line of the love of a Balinese prince for a servant girl, whose affections for the prince are awakened by a secret “goona goona” love potion.
• Friday, July 2, 2010. A screening of films shot by Rolf de Maré’s 1938 expedition to Nias, Sulawesi, Sunda, Java and Bali.
• Saturday, July 3, 2010. A special screening of “Island of Bali – La Isla de Bali” made in the 1930s shot by Rose Covarrubias and directed by her husband, Miguel.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010, Temple ceremony:
• Pura Penataran Agung Besakih (the mother temple complex) district of Rendang, Karangasem regency.
• Pura Lempuyang Madya, Purwayu village, district of Abang, Karangasem regency.
• Pura Agung Pulaki, Banyu Poh village, district of Grokgak, Buleleng Regency.
• Pura Tirta Empul, Tampaksiring village, Gianyar regency.
• Pura Ulundanu Batur, Songan village, district of Kintamani, Bangli regency.
• Pura Pancaring Jagat (known for the performance at “Barong Brutuk” Barong made from old banana leaves for the body while the mask in made of coconut shell). Trunyan the ancient Balinese village, on the edge of Lake Batur, district of Kintamani, Bangli regency.
• Pura Tanah Kilap, Suwung Kauh village, south of Denpasar.
• Pura Dalem Puri, Batuan village district of Sukawati, Gianyar regency.
Saturday, July 10th 2010
Isra Mi’Raj Prophet Mohammed SAW – Muslim holiday to commemorate the ‘enlightenment day’ of Prophet Mohammed SAW
Saturday, July 31st , 2010
Tumpek Kandang – Special day of thanks for the gift of livestock
Temple anniversary celebrations at :
• Pura Pasek Gelegel, Tegal Gede village, district of Abiansemal, Badung regency.
• Pura Puseh and Pura Desa downtown of Gianyar.
• Pura Luhur Dalem Sagening, Kediri village, Tabanan regency.
Whats On In Bali June, 2010
Saturday, June 5th
Double Six Club 23rd Anniversary Party
This is the club institution of Bali, and will have a whole host of DJs to party into day break with starting from 10pm. INFO: +62 361 75 66 66 or WWW.DOUBLESIXCLUB.COM
Friday, June 11th
Dark Moon – Tilem Sasih Sada
The Balinese adhering to the Hindu Dharma religion will celebrate ‘Tilem’ in temple ceremonies, which are mostly held in every major temple and family shrines around the island of Bali. On this day Hindus make offerings to the Gods, placed on the ground at the entrance of each housing compound. The aim is to beg God’s grace; so that one’s dark thoughts are illuminated by God.
Saturday – Sunday, June 12th – July 11th
Opening Ceremony of the 32nd Bali Art Festival (the festival is being held for full month)
The Bali Arts Festival is a full month of daily performances, handicraft exhibitions and other related cultural and commercial activities during which literally the whole of Bali comes to the capital city to present its offerings of dance, music and beauty.
On display are trances from remote mountain slopes, forgotten or recently revived village dances, food and offerings contests, classical palace dances, stars of Balinese stage, odd musical performances, “kreasi baru” (new creations) from the dance schools of Denpasar, as well as contemporary choreography and dance companies from other islands and from abroad.
It is a month long revelry that perhaps no other place in the world can put on, within such a low budget, as the Balinese can manage. Not only is their traditional culture alive and well, but also they have a tremendous pride in it.
It begins in the villages, where the ‘seka’ or cultural groups are selected and organized at the regency level, vie with each other to perform at the Arts Festival and thus display in front of a large audience the uniqueness of their village of birth and resting place of their ancestors.
The Bali Arts Festival is the Denpasar cultural event of the year. The festival is thus a unique opportunity to see local village culture both live and at first hand. Tourists are warmly welcomed.
For the complete daily program please visit: info@baliartsfestival.com
Sunday, June 20th
MRA International Bali Triathlon 2010
The fourth annual MRA Bali International Triathlon will take place on June 20, 2010 at the Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran Bay. The weekend features an Olympic distance event and Sprint distance event, the only triathlons ever to be held in Bali. Join a unique destination race combining a luxurious race setting with a challenging course.
Info: www.balitriathlon.com
Saturday, June 26th
Full Moon – Purnama Sasih Kasa
The full moon falls on this day and ceremonies are held throughout the Hindu temples all across Bali. The Balinese that adhere to the Hindu Dharma religion will take offerings of food, fruit, and flowers to the temple to be blessed by the priest.
Whats On In Bali May, 2010
Saturday, 1st May 2010
BALI Barista Competition 2010, exploring the art of coffee, will be held at Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa from 7pm till 12am.
The ticket price is: IDR150.000/pax
For reservation and further information please mail to:
Balibaristacompetition2010@gmail.com
Tuesday – Thursday, 4th – 6th May 2010
IUSTI 2010 Bali (International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections)
Organized by:
• International Union Against Sexually Transmitted Infections (IUSTI) Asia Pacific
• Indonesian Society of Dermatology and Venereology (PERDOSKI)
Friday – Saturday, 7th – 8th May 2010
PIT (Annual Scientific Meeting)-PERDOSKI XI, will take place at: Bali International Convention Centre, The Westin Resort, Kawasan BTDC Lot. 2 PO BOX 36, Nusa Dua Bali – 80363. Telp: 62 (0361) 771 906
Wednesday, 12th May 2010
Galungan Day, celebrated as the commemoration of the victory Dharma (virtue) upon Adharma (evil) derived from the mythology of “Mayapada” the Demon King when involved in a war against God Indra’s troop on this day. A tall bamboo pole decorated with coconuts leaved and flower, fruit cake, etc (Penjor, symbolizing prosperity) stuck on every house entrance and make a marvelous sight a long the village roads.
Thursday, 13th May 2010
Ascension Day,
Christian Holiday, on the 40th day, Jesus ascended to heaven in the presence of his Eleven Apostles following his resurrection, and that in heaven he sits at the right hand of God the Father.
Saturday, 15th May 2010
Bali Pink Ribbon Walk for Breast Cancer
Bali International Women’s Association (BIWA) & Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC) present Bali Pink Ribbon Walk for Breast Cancer on Saturday, 15 May start and finish at Busa Peninsula Island, Nusa Dua.
For more information and registration at www.balipinkribbon2010.com
Saturday, 22nd May 2010
Kuningan Day, it is believed to be ascendant day of ancestral holy spirits and deities, back to eternity after spending time their descendants during Galungan.
Temple anniversary celebrations at:
- Pura Taman Pule, Mas Village, district of Ubud, Gianyar regency.
- Pura Ularan, Takmung Village, distric of Banjarangkan, Klungkung Regency
- Pura Bukitjati, Gulingan Kawan Village
Friday, 28th May 2010
Vaishaka 2554 Day, Buddhist holiday to celebrate the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.
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