19.10.08

BALI CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2008 Schedule of Bali Art Festival XXX

January 2008

1 New Year's Day
10 1 Muharram 1429 H - Moslem New Year
23 Galungan - Praying for the victory of virtue (Dharma) upon evil (Adharma)


February 2008

2 Kuningan - Believed to be the ascendant day of ancestral holy spirits and deities, back to the eternity


March 2008

3 Mekiyis or Melis - a purification ceremony held in welcoming "Nyepi". It is a long procession of Hindu adherents carrying temple effigies and other sacred symbols, heading to beaches or springs where the purification rituals are held, Throughout Bali.
6 Tawur Agung Kesanga - Held to welcome Nyepi holiday at every family compound; followed by procession of Ogoh-Ogoh (huge monster / evil dolls)
7 Nyepi - Balinese New Year; The I Saka New Year 1929, the day of absolute silence for Hindu followers
16 Palm Sunday - Christian Holiday
20 Mohammed's Birthday - Moslem Holiday
21 Good Friday - Christian holiday on which the Church keeps the anniversary of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
23 Easter - Christian holiday to commemorate the resurrections of Jesus Christ


April 2008

12 Tumpek Kandang - Special day of thanks for the gift of livestock


May 2008

1 Ascension Day - Christian holiday on the 40th day after Resurrection of Jesus Christ
17 Tumpek Wayang or Tumpek Ringgit - Special day of thanks for the gift of Art
20 Vaishakha - Buddhist holiday to celebrate the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism


June 2008

7 Saraswati - Special day of thanks for the gift of Knowledge
11 Pagerwesi - Special day for meditation to enhance balance in the world
Mid Bali Art Festival XXX - Exhibitions and Art Performances at Bali Art Center, Denpasar, until Mid July
21 Tumpek Landep - Special day of thanks for the gift of metal


July 2008

26 Tumpek Uduh or Tumpek Pengatag - Special day of thanks for the gift of fruit-bearing plants
30 Isra Mi'Raj Prophet Mohammed - Muslim holiday to commemorate the 'enlightenment Day' of Prophet Muhammed


August 2008

17 Indonesia Independence Day - A public holiday throughout Indonesia
20 Galungan - Praying for the victory of virtue (Dharma) upon evil (Adharma)
30 Kuningan - Believed to be the ascendant day of ancestral holy spirits and deities, back to the eternity


September 2008

2 Ramadhan - Moslem holiday


October 2008

1-2 Idul Fitri - Muslim festival to end fasting month
14-19 Ubud Writers and Readers Festival
18-26 ABG - Asean Beach Games 2008

November 2008

8 Tumpek Kandang - Special day of thanks for the gift of livestock


December 2008

8 Idul Adha - Moslem holiday known as cattle sacrifice and hajj pilgrim
13 Tumpek Wayang - Special day of thanks for the gift of Art
25 Christmas - Christian holiday to celebrate Jesus Christ' birthday
29 1 Muharram 1430 H - Moslem New Year

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