FULL MOON CEREMONIES AND TRADITIONS IN BALI – Hari Raya Purnama Saturday, 10 September 2022 The island of Bali is all about finding balance, harmony and peace and Balinese Hinduism is a great reflection of that. The Balinese tend to pray to the demons and Gods alike in their Hindu Dharma religion, which includes honouring...
Waisak Day May 16, 2022 Waisak (also known globally as Vesak Day) is a national holiday observed in both Bali and throughout Indonesia to honour and celebrate Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May, is the holiest day in the Buddhist lunar calendar. In...
Idul Fitri May 2/3, 2022 Idul Fitri (commonly referred to in Indonesia as Lebaran) is the Indonesian form of the Arabic term Eid al-Fitr, and is one of the major national holidays in the country; the celebration that comes at the end of Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting. The Arabic meaning of Idul Fitri...
Hari Raya Purnama 16 April 2022 Purnama, or full moon in Bali is a special day for ceremonies and festivities. Hun- dreds of temples all over the island cel- ebrate this special day hosting splendid ceremonies. Balinese believe that Purnama is a propitious day when Gods descend to the earth and give their blessing. On...
Celebrate Easter in Bali, one of the most popular long weekends of the year on the Island of the Gods. This year Good Friday falls on April 15 and Easter Sunday on April 17. Many Bali resorts will be o ering Easter packag- es for the weekend including various bene ts such as brunches and...
Purnama 15 February 2022 Purnama, or full moon in Bali is a special day for ceremonies and festivities. Hun- dreds of temples all over the island cel- ebrate this special day hosting splendid ceremonies. Balinese believe that Purnama is a propitious day when Gods descend to the earth and give their blessing. On this sacred...
Kajeng Kliwon Uwudan 18 February 2022 The day of Kajeng Kliwon falls once every 15 days and is a sacred day for the Balinese Hindus. It is the perfect day to conduct physical and spiritual puri cation, cleanse the mind, heal the sick and supernaturally get rid of evil elements in residential en- virons through...
Valentine’s Day 14 February 2022 What could be more romantic than celebrating Valentine’s Day on the Island of the Gods? Whether you choose to go out to sea on a romantic cruise or frolic on one of Bali’s dazzling beaches, dine among candles in verdant rice fields in the heart of Ubud or enjoy immortal...
Chinese New Year 1 February 2022 Just like anywhere else in the world, Chinese New Year is celebrated with great pomp and splendor here in Bali. You’ll see Lion Dances, Dragon Dances and plenty of Red and Gold decorations to match the Lunar New Year spirit. Most hotels, villas and restaurants will offer...
29 January 2022 With a strong farming tradition, the Balinese hold in high regard all that helps them with agricultural life including livestock such as pigs, chickens and cows. In Bali, Tumpek Kandang is a day to honour these animals. To show grati- tude on this day, the Balinese present o erings to Sang Hyang...