Bali Calendar of Events 2007
Yesterday I put up a calendar of events for Indonesia but there are other events and festivals on the island of Bali that are fabulous to see if you are over there. Here’s the list so you can co-ordinate your holiday to suit.
January 2007
1: New Year’s Day
20: 1 Muharram 1428 H – Moslem New Year
February 2007
17: Tumpek Kandang – Special day of thanks for the gift of livestock
18: Chinese New Year
March 2007
16: 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.
18: Tawur Agung Kesanga – Held to welcome Nyepi holiday at every family compound; followed by procession of Ogoh-Ogoh (huge monster / evil dolls)
19: Nyepi – Balinese New Year; The I Saka New Year 1929, the day of absolute silence for Hindu followers
24: Tumpek Wayang or Tumpek Ringgit – Special day of thanks for the gift of Art.
31: Mohammed’s Birthday – Moslem Holiday
April 2007
6: Good Friday – Christian holiday on which the Church keeps the anniversary of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
8: Easter – Christian holiday to commemorate the resurrections of Jesus Christ
14: Saraswati – Special day of thanks for the gift of Knowledge
18: Pagerwesi – Special day for meditation to enhance balance in the world
28: Tumpek Landep – Special day of thanks for the gift of metal
May 2007
13: Kuningan – Believed to be the ascendant day of ancestral holy spirits and deities, back to the eternity
17: Ascension Day – Christian holiday on the 40th day after Resurrection of Jesus Christ
June 2007
1: Vaishakha – Buddhist holiday to celebrate the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism
1: Tumpek Uduh or Tumpek Pengatag – Special day of thanks for the gift of fruit-bearing plants
Mid: Bali Art Festival XXIX – Exhibitions and Art Performances at Bali Art Center, Denpasar, until Mid July
27: Galungan – Praying for the victory of virtue (Dharma) upon evil (Adharma)
July 2007
7: Kuningan – Believed to be the ascendant day of ancestral holy spirits and deities, back to the eternity
28: Saraswati – Special day of thanks for the gift of Knowledge
August 2007
11: Isra Mi’Raj Prophet Mohammed – Muslim holiday to commemorate the ‘enlightenment Day’ of Prophet Muhammed
17: Indonesia Independence Day – A public holiday throughout Indonesia
September 2007
15: Tumpek Kandang – Special day of thanks for the gift of livestock
October 2007
13-14:Idul Fitri – Muslim festival to end fasting month
20: Tumpek Wayang – Special day of thanks for the gift of Art
November 2007
10: Saraswati – Special day of thanks for the gift of Knowledge
14: Pagerwesi – Special day for meditation to enhance balance in the world
29: Tumpek Landep – Special day of thanks for the gift of metal
December 2007
25: Christmas – Christian holiday to celebrate Jesus Christ’ birthday
29: Tumpek Uduh – Special day of thanks for the gift of fruit-bearing plants
31: Idul Adha – Moslem holiday known as cattle sacrifice and hajj pilgrim