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For many years, visitors have been drawn to the legend of Bali on this island of peace, harmony and ancient culture, guests from all over the world received a warm Balinese welcome and enjoy a great vacation to Bali. What makes this paradise island so unique, is the disciplined devotion to culture by the Balinese people.

With Balinese culture prizing tolerance, tranquility and respect for each other and their guests, we will try to introduce you to the life, culture, art and tradition of Bali, guide you during your vacation in Bali and also opening the door of invitation for you to experience the vacation to Bali at first hand.

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Asian Belly Dance Festival 2010
February 25, 2010

Nusa Dua, Feb 25th 2010, the Asian Belly Dance Festival was held for the first time in Bali and located in the Ayodya Resort, Nusa Dua, starting from February 25 to 28 this year. According to Felix Rusli, an important ... more

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Bali Unique Tradition | Omed-omedan
March 28, 2009

Bali has alot of unique traditions which could not be found in other regions in Indonesia. One of that unique traditions is the " Omed-omedan " which we could only find in Banjar Kaja, Sesetan Denpasar. This unique tradition have ... more

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Bali Art Performance Schedules ( Wednesday )

Art Performances	Venue	Time
Kecak Fire & Legong Dances	Sari Wisata Budaya Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai - Br. Kajeng Pemogan	6.30 PM
Kecak & Fire Dance	UMA DEWI Jl. Waribang no. 21 Kesiman, Denpasar Bali	6.30 PM
Legong & Barong Dance	Ubud Palace	7.30 PM
Wayang Kulit (Shadow Puppet)	Oka Kartini, Ubud	7.00 PM
Legong Dance	Yamasari Stage, Ubud***	8.00 PM
Kecak Fire & Trance Dance	Padang Tegal, Ubud	7.30 PM
Jegog (Bamboo Gamelan)	Pura Dalem Ubud	7.30 PM
Kecak Fire & Trance Dance	Pr. Dalem Taman Kaja, Ubud	7.00 PM
Topeng Jimat	Arma Museum, Ubud***	7.30 PM
Chandra Wira Buana	Bale Banjar Ubud Klod	7.30 PM

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Every full moon and new moon

Art Performances	Venue	Time
Kecak Rina Dance	Arma Museum, Ubud***	7.00 PM

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Bali Calendar of Events (March 2009)

Date	Events
3rd	Temple anniversary celebrations at : Pura Ulun Danu Beratan, Candikuning village, Tabanan regency Pura Batu Klotok, south beach of Semarapura, the capital town of Klungkung regency Pura Dalem Watu Renggong, Taro Kaja village, Gianyar regency Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Penataran Gana, Bebalang village, Bangli regency Pura Dalem Gede, Banjar Pande, downtown of Bangli Pura Puncak Sari (Monkey Forest), Sangeh village, Badung regency
5th	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Hyang Tegal, Taro village, Gianyar regency
10th	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Penataran Sasih, Pejeng village, Gianyar regency Pura Bukit Mentik, Gunung Lebah village, Bangli regency
12th	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Kawitan Tangkas Kori Agung, Tangkas village, Klungkung regency Pura Siang Kangin Tampuangan, Peninjoan Village, Bangli regency Pelinggih Ida Ratu Mas, Penataran Agung, Besakih (the Mother Temple complex), Karangasem regency
18th	"Galungan" holiday, the day believed as the victory day of "Dharma" (virtue) upon "Adharma" (evil). When the entire island is brightened with festives while "Penjor", the artistically, decorated bamboo pole, stuck at every house entrance adorning the both sides of village roads, symbolizing prosperity. Throughout Bali Temple anniversary celebrations at : Pura Luhur Watukaru, Wongaya Gede village, Tabanan regency Pura Lempuyang Luhur, (on top of Mount Lempuyang) Purwayu village, Karangasem regency Pura kentel Gumi, Banjarangkan village, Klungkung regency
23rd	Odalan (Temple anniversary celebrations) at : Pura Dasar Buana, Gelgel village, Klungkung regency Pura Pemerajan Agung, Benawah Kangin village, Gianyar regency
24th	"Mekiis" or "Melasti" ceremony, the procession of Hindu followers carrying temple effigies to the beach for purification ceremony in welcoming "Nyepi", the Icaka New Year. Sanur and Kuta beach
25th	"Tawur Agung Kesanga" ceremony, great sacrificial ceremony offered to the underworld spirits for not disturbing human being's settlement (at 12.00 noon) followed by procession of "Ogoh-ogoh" (Huge doll symbolizing evil spirits) in the evening. Puputan square, downtown of Denpasar city Square or cross road of town and village throughout Bali
26th	"Nyepi" holiday, the Icaka New Year 1931, the day of absolute silence for Hindu followers. When no activity is done, no fire is lit, no travelling anywhere and no amusement is held for the day and night. Throughout Bali
27th	"Med-medan", a traditional event, this event is held in connection with "Nyepi" the Icaka New Year, involving maidens and bachelors of the village as to strengthen brotherhood and understanding among the youth. Initiated with prayer at the local temple, the group members then hug one another, getting throughly wet under water sprouted by "banjar" member. It is indeed a cheerful moment for all, held at about 15.00 pm. Banjar Kaja, Sesetan village, south of Denpasar
28th	"Kuningan" holiday, the last day of Galungan celebration, believed to be the ascendant day of the ancestral holy spirits and the Deities to heaven after sojourning for several days on this material world. On this day, special offering consisted of yellow rice and speial dishes are offered while every compound and temple is decorated with ornaments made of young coconut leaves and flowers. Temple anniversary celebrations at : Pura Taman Pule, Mas village, Ubud, Gianyar regency Pura Sadha, Kapal village, Badung regency Pura Ularan, Takmung village, Klungkung regency Pura Dalem Tegal Jaya, Batubulan village, Gianyar regency Pura Sakenan, Serangan island (turtle island), Denpasar municipality Pura Dalem Tenggaling, Guliang village, Bangli regency
28th	"Makotekan" (village purification) ceremony at : Munggu village, distric of Mengwi, Badung regency
28th	"Perang Jempana", as part of the temple's anniversary celebrations when two groups of the temple adherents carrying "Jempana" (temple effigy), collides one another as to indicate thet the ceremony has been processed properly at, Pura Panti Timbrah, Pakse Bali village, Klungkung regency
28th	"Megarang Pipis" or "Mesuryak" (snatcing away the money), a special event when certain sum of money is collected from every family compound after holding a ritual, which money is then spread out on the village road snatched away by the crowd of people. It is believed that by supplying the anchestor holy spiritss with the money, the descendants will be rewarded with prosperity in return. It is usually held before noon. Bongan Cina village, south of Tabanan, the capital town of Tabanan, Tabanan regency
29th	"Pemendakan" (welcoming) ceremony, held in procession started from Denpasar heading to Sakenan temple, Serangan island. Temple anniversary celebration at : Pura Sakenan, Serangan island (turtle island), Denpasar municipality
29th	Temple anniversary celebration at : Pura Dalem Pahuman Bujangga, Penatih village, east of Denpasar