Bali Cultural Events
Selamat Hari Raya Idul Adha
Selamat hari raya to all people of Muslim faith. Today is December 20th 2007, and the big day (hari raya) is Idul Adha, the day that honors Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son for Allah. Fortunately Allah was merciful and allowed Ibrahim to substitute a goat for his son. On this day in Indonesia, many Muslims celebrate by eating sate kambing (goat satay).
Date: December 20th, 2007 |
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Asia Pacific New Writing Partnership at the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival
The 2007 Ubud Writers and Readers Festival will not only be a magnet for lovers of literature and book readings, it will introduce the Asia Pacific New Writing Partnership, encouraging creative writing across Asia and the Pacific. Here’s more from the Jakarta Post.
Date: September 23rd, 2007 |
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Balinese ceremonial schedule for December 2007
Bali is referred to as the Island of the Gods because the Balinese people pay such attention to their Agama Hindu religion. With impressive temples such as Pura Besakih and Pura Ulun Danu Batur, tourists have a great opportunity to visit a pura (Balinese temple) to learn about the history and architecture. Temples really come alive though during an upacara (ceremony). Local temple ceremonies can be some of the best to see as it is unlikely other tourists will be around and the whole scene is generally quite relaxed.
Date: November 24th, 2007 |
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Bali getting ready for end of Ramadan deluge
We are a few days from the end of the Muslim month of Ramadan. Ramadan seems to get earlier each year because the Muslim calendar has 11 months. When Ramadan end there is a week of celebration in Indonesia known as Idul Fitri, with people returning to their family. Its Indonesia’s Thanksgiving, except motorbikes, cars and trains replace airlines. Foreigners who are trying to book bus or plane tickets in Indonesia around Idul Fitri are in for a nasty shock, the prices have gone through the roof. Also single western men in Bali, looking for love in all the wrong places will be disappointed, as the cash-laden party-girls also go home for a week or two. The thing most of us in Bali notice is the deluge of tourists from Java. All major roads in the Kuta area will be choked with extra cars, driving by people who don’t know the rules. They’ll try to squeeze their SUV 2 abreast down a road wide enough for 1 car and 1 motorbike, its a disaster. Kuta beach will become a playground for family groups from Java, all nice people, but man do we love it when Idul Fitri is over. Here’s more from the Jakarta Post
Date: October 7th, 2007 |
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Bali Arts Festival features unique Balinese dances
The Bali Arts Festival in Denpasar is in full swing. My friend, musician Richard Kaal was asked to perform with his Balinese gamelan / western fusion, but didn’t have time to practice for the event. Running until July 14th 2007, the event has an extensive schedule and features some unique Balinese dances.
Date: July 5th, 2007 |
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Bali Dining Festival 2007
Bali is loaded with quality restaurants and in an effort to showcase these, The Bali Tourism Board, has teamed up with, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC), Bali Hotel Association, Bali Culinary Professionals and Garuda Indonesia for a month-long food festival.
Date: July 2nd, 2007 |
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