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Lomban Festival |
25 January
An annual festival held by fishermen giving thanks to the seas for what they have caught throughout the year and also for good fortune in the coming year.
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Nyepi (The Day of Silence) |
7 March
A celebration of Balinese New Year, also known as `Isaka New Year', observed by total silence and stillness throughout the island.
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Saraswati Festival |
7
June
A day devoted to Dewi Saraswati, the Goddess of Knowledge, Art & Literature, with blessings and special offerings.
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Pagerwesi Festival |
11 June
The name `Pagerwesi' literally means `iron fence', a day of ceremonies and prayers to create mental and spiritual defense against all kinds of bad elements, held to welcome in the Galungan holiday.
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Tumpek Landep |
21 June
A day devoted to Sanghyang Pasupati, Lord of all heirlooms, weapons and tools made of metal for proper function and magical power, held at every family compound, smith's workshop and temple, with temple celebrations all over the island.
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Kuningan Festival |
30 August
This festival is held ten days after the Galungan Festival, signifying the closing of the new year holiday.
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Bali Arts Festival |
June - July (tba)
A month-long annual festival featuring an amazing display of the many facets of Bali's culture with performances and processions.
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Galungan Festival |
20 August
The most important festival for Balinese, symbolizing the victory
of Dharma (Virtue) upon Adharma (Evil), filled with cultural rites
and ceremonies.
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Negara Bull Races |
October
(tba)
Gaily-decorated water buffalos are used to pull tiny carts at high speed down the race track, in an occasion to celebrate the end of the rice harvesting season.
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Kite Festival |
August (tba)
A festival showcasing hundreds of kites in a myriad of shapes, sizes and colours, from all over the world, with competitions and demonstrations.
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Nusa Dua Festival |
September
(tba)
This week-long festival showcases the rich and vibrant culture of Bali, with performances, exhibitions and a grand procession.
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