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 is “becoming holy again”. The Common Era calendar dates of the ninth month of the Mus- lim calendar, Ramadan, vary slightly each year, as the Muslim calendar (Hijriah) is based on a lunar cycle of 29/ 30 days.. The exact dates are determined in one...
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Hari Raya Purnama
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 this sacred day, hundreds of ceremonies are held in all corners of the island to satisfy and honor the gods with o erings such as food, fruit and owers. The Balinese them- selves are then blessed by performing various rituals using holy water, incense smoke,...
Easter Weekend
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 activi- ties for both adults and the little ones. Many hotels and restaurants will o er special Easter brunches throughout the weekend as well.
Purnama
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 day, hundreds of ceremonies are held in all corners of the island to satisfy and honor the gods with o erings such as food, fruit and owers. The Balinese them- selves are then blessed by performing various rituals using holy water, incense smoke, petals and...
Kajeng Kliwon Uwudan
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 speci ed ceremonies. It is also a good day to get rid of pests that are plaguing agricultural elds. Accord- ing to some Balinese, Kajeng Kliwon is an auspicious day for bhuta kala (evil spirits) to run amok and create chaos among hu- mans and...
Valentine’s Day
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 views overlooking the caldera lakes as you declare your love, it will be a dream come true. Many hotels, resorts and restaurants here offer sweet packages complete with breathtaking backdrops, dinner and entertainment for the ultimate and unforgettable V-Day celebration. Check out our Hot Deals...
Chinese New Year
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 delicious themed Chinese New Year dinner along with stay packages during this period featuring festive favourites like the Yee Sang, Peking Duck and Mandarin Oranges for luck! You might even receive a lucky Ang Pow packet if you’re in the right place at the right...
Hari Raya Purnama
17 January 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 day, hundreds of ceremonies are held in all corners of the island to satisfy and honor the gods with o erings such as food, fruit and owers. The Balinese them- selves are then blessed by performing various rituals using holy water, incense smoke, petals and rice...
Kajeng Kliwon
19 January 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 environs through speci ed ceremo- nies. It is also a good day to get rid of pests that are plagu- ing agricultural elds. According to some Balinese, Kajeng Kliwon is an auspicious day for bhuta kala (evil spirits) to run amok and create chaos among humans and nature. As such, the...
Hari Raya Siwa Ratri
1 January 2022 Dubbed “the longest night” by the Ba- linese, Siwa Ratri is a time for self-re ec- tion and meditation. Prayers will begin at 6:00am on the day and continue on for 24-hours until the next morning. Through- out Siwa Ratri, devotees will fast and pray while asking for forgiveness from the God Shiva. Many will abstain from speaking for at least 12-hours and fast for 24-hours. Serious devotees will stay up for 36-hours. The entire purpose of Siwa Ratri is to re- mind the Balinese to have self-control, to surrender and stay close to God, and that...
Bali Spirit Festival
March 29th – April 6th 2020 Ubud The BaliSpirit Festival summons yoga enthusiasts, dancers, musicians and spirituality seekers from all corners of the globe, joining together to inspire one another and nourish each individual’s potential within. Offering a diverse range of opportunities to try something radically new and immerse yourself into a fully self-guided experience with over 300 workshops over the course of the festival. Discover and practice a spectrum of yoga traditions such as Vinyasa, Kundalini, Hatha, Jivamukti, Ashtanga and exciting new modalities like Laughter Yoga, Acro Yoga, Biodynamic Yoga, Shamanic Yoga Flow as well as holistic workshops complementary...