Bali Events In Bali
Visit Indonesia Year 2008
We are almost halfway through this year and across Indonesia it is Visit Indonesia Year 2008 and every province has some manner of activity planned as well as the normal yearly festivals. It is an exciting year for the government because it gives them the chance to showcase the beautiful archipelago, its people and culture. Although predominately the tourism input is to the island of Bali, it is the other islands that you will find interesting and, they are all reached easily by local air carriers such as Garuda Indonesia, Mandala Air, Lion Air and many more. So, if you are in Bali and want to experience a different culture or just want a couple of days in another part of Bali, do so because you won’t regret it. You can easily arrive in the cultural heart of Indonesia, Yogyakarta, with a two hour flight, see the sights and then return the next day or day after. A half-hour flight will see you arriving on the island of Lombok if you wish to see West Nusa Tenggara, and there are connecting flights to the other islands in this chain.
Date: May 15th, 2008 |
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Jason Monet Exhibition: Ubud
Art and orangutans don’t appear to have much in common. However, for internationally recognized artist Jason Monet, conservation of the threatened primate starts with bamboo. According to the Bali-based artist, the more the arts, architecture and just about everything else from food to furniture uses bamboo, the longer orangutans on Sumatra and Kalimantan will have a home. Jason has been working with bamboo for the past two years, using it for his sculptures and to frame his paintings.
Date: May 1st, 2008 |
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Billabong Pro Junior Series Indonesia
Billabong has released the official dates for the Pro Junior Series in Bali for 2008, announcing a return to the prime locations of Keramas, Kuta Reef and Canggu for the three event circuit. The inaugural 2007 series dished up some of the tastiest waves the juniors had seen in a long time and 2008 will again see a return to the same venues. The events are open to any global competitor willing to try their hand against the local Indo rippers, you just need to be aged 20 and under. While the events are not ASP sanctioned, (no ratings points) what better way to spend three months than chillaxing in Bali, chewing Nasi Goreng, sampling the local festivities and getting piped with only three other guys in the water.
Date: April 18th, 2008 |
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New Years 2008 in Bali
Today is New Years Eve, December 31st 2007. Bali is gearing up for its biggest party night of the year and we have good weather to add to the good vibes. Many red-faced tourists out and about in Legian / Seminyak, making up for the lack of sun over the last week.
Date: December 31st, 2007 |
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Christmas Eve in Bali
Christmas Eve in Bali has crept up on us again. Living here full time one is aware Christmas is coming when the sales staff in shops and restaurants start wearing Santa hats in 90 degree heat.
Date: December 24th, 2007 |
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Bali Arts Festival Dates
The one festival and time of the year I enjoy is the Bali Arts Festival. A potpourri of drama, dance and culture combine to make it one of the most enjoyable attractions of the year. Twenty provinces from Indonesia will join the festival this year by presenting their cultural arts and handicrafts as well as twelve arts troupe from eight countries. The international events would include a world `wayang` (puppet shadow) festival and an ASEAN ethnic music festival. The theme this year will be “Citta Wretti Nirodha” or a self-controlling behaviour toward the balance and …
Date: May 1st, 2008 |
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Earth Day
Today across the world it is Earth Day and this is day each year that marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Actually the first Earth Day led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. This in turn led to the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species acts. Earth Day became a global event in 1990 and gave a huge boost to recycling efforts worldwide. From previous Earth Days a lot of progress has been made to protect our planet. For instance, the1992 United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Since then, the Global Summit in Bali. On the island of Bali today it will be a day of cleaning up.
Date: April 21st, 2008 |
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Two Exhibitions in Bali
Being a great lover of the arts and forever in galleries and museums, it is the art of photography that is my passion. Travel anywhere in Bali and the photographic opportunities are endless. The same can be said for the rest of Indonesia and in fact, South-East Asia. Currently there are two excellent photographic exhibitions in Bali. Here’s more from Bali Discovery.
Date: April 18th, 2008 |
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Christmas Day in Bali
Christmas day in Bali was a wet one, with torrential rain soaking everyone who ventured out. My gang (alley) is partially flooded as was part of the garden. The atmosphere here in Seminyak was a kind confusing mixture of ’special event’ and ‘damp reality’.
Date: December 25th, 2007 |
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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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