Bali Vacation Guides

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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Denpasar Festival 2009 - Embracing Tomorrow
December 28, 2009

Denpasar, Bali - Denpasar Festival, formerly known as the Gajah Mada Town Festival, was officially opened this afternoon, Monday, December 28, 2009 at Seputaran Catur Muka (point 0 km of Denpasar city ) and at the Gajah Mada Street. Denpasar ... 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 ( Monday )

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 Dances	Ubud Palace	7.30 PM
Kecak Fire (Monkey Chant Dance)	Junjungan Village, Ubud***	7.00 PM
Barong & Keris Dance	Wantilan, Ubud	7.00 PM
Kecak Ramayana & Fire Dance	Pura Dalem Ubud	7.30 PM
Women Gamelan & Dance Group	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 (February 2009)

Date	Events
2nd	Temple anniversary celebrations at : Pura Puseh / Bali Agung Ubung, Kupang village, distric of Penebel, Tabanan regency Pura Batumadeg, Besakih (The Mother Temple complex), Karangasem regency
9th	Odalan and Purnama (Temple anniversary celebrations and full moon ceremony) at : Pura Dalem, Batur village, Bangli regency Pura Ratu Pasek, Besakih (The Mother Temple complex), Karangasem regency
11th	Temple anniversary celebrations at : Pura Puseh / Desa Guwang village, distric of Sukawati, Gianyar regency Pura penataran Agung Puri Agung Bangli, downtown of Bangli
21st	"Tumpek Uduh" / Tumpek Wariga, the day devoted to God as "Sanghyang Sangkara", Lord of all food plants and vegetations, when blessing ceremony is held for good crops and products. Every farm and plantation throughout Bali. Temple anniversary celebrations at : Pura Manik Mas Besakih (The Mother Temple complex), Karangasem regency Pura Puseh / Desa Batuan Village, distric of Sukawati, Gianyar regency
25th	Temple anniversary celebrations at : Pura Puncak Sari, Peninjauan village, distric of Tembuku, Bangli regency Pura Pasek, Gegel, Gerih Village, distric of Abiansemal, Badung regency

Tenganan Pegringsingan, Karangasem regency (Feb 2009)

Date	Events
1st	Rituals at Pura Puseh (One of the village temple): followed with procession of effigies at Bale Agung, accompanied by "Rejang", the sacred dance and Selonding orchestra.
2nd	Rituals at Bale Agung (the village hall) accompanied by Rejang dance performance at 11.00 am, and at Bale Agung at 18.00 pm.
3rd	Meeting and rituals at Bale Agung followed by Rejang dance in casual dress performed at Bale Agung and Petemu Kelod (Meeting Hall) at 17.00 pm
4th	Last-day of rituals at Bale Agung, followed by procession of effigies back to Pure Puseh. Rejang dance is performed at Petemu Kelod at 11.00 am and at Bale Agung at 17.00 pm, accompanied by Selonding.
5th	"Abwang Peteng", literally means "Abwang dance performed in the afternoon", commenced with Rejang dance, performed by children and young girls in casual dress at Bale Agung at 16.00 pm, followed by Abwang dance and Selonding orchestra by maidens and bachelors of the village at 18.00 pm.
6th	"Abwang Lemah", literally means "Abwang dance performed before noon", commenced with Rejang dance, performed by children and young girls in casual dress at 10.00 am. The main event is Abwang

Usaba Karo

Date	Events
19th	Meeting and rituals held at Pura Besaka called "Neduh" with "Tabuh Rah", or cock fighting as a part of the rituals.
22nd	Second day of "Usaba Karo", with meeting and rituals held at Pura Batan Cagi. "Neduh" with "Tabuh Rah" or cock fighting, is also held.