The Bali Arts Festival is a full month of daily performances, handicraft exhibitions and other related cultural and commercial activities during which literally the whole of Bali comes to the capital city to present its offerings of dance, music and beauty. The Bali Arts Festival is the Denpasar cultural event of the year. The festival is thus a unique opportunity to see local village culture first hand. Tourists are warmly welcomed. For the complete daily program please visit info@baliartsfestival.com
JULY 3RD – FULL MOON - PURNAMA KAESA
Ceremonies are held throughout the Hindu temples all across Bali. The Balinese that adhere to the Hindu Dharma religion will take offerings of food, fruit and flowers to the temple to be blessed by a priest who performs various rituals using holy water, incense smoke, petals and rice grains.
JULY 4TH – SHORT COURSE – WRITING EFFECTIVE NEWS RELEASES
Participants will learn how to make the news they share more interesting to the press, increasing the chance of eventual publication. The Jakarta Post has more than 30 years experience, leaving it perfectly positioned to share insights and "tricks of the trade. For more information telephone Nonabelle at +62-(0)361-265436 (source www.balidiscovery.com)
JULY 8TH – BIWA ANNUAL BAZAAR 2012
BIWA, Bali International Women's Association, is holding its Charity Bazaar 2012 on Sunday, July 8th in the parking area of LOTTE MART from 9 - 5. Open to the public with no entrance fee. As well as 250 stalls/booths, raffles will be held with great prizes as well as a silent. A Kiddies Corner will be set up while parents browse and relax. Contact Mayke Boestami or Luffy at the BIWA Centre at Jl. Danau Tandakan No. 5, Sanur. Tel/Fax. 0361 28 65 64 www.biwa-bali.org
JULY 18TH – DARK MOON - TILEM KAESA
On this day Hindus make offerings to the Gods, placed on the ground at the entrance of each housing compound. The aim is to beg God's grace; so that one's dark thoughts will be illuminated by Him.
JULY 20TH – RAMADHAN – MULAI BULAN PUASA
Ramadhan or fasting month is a very special month to Moslems throughout the world. During the month all Moslems will try to be holy (body & soul) by avoiding wrongdoing to God or to others. Most will spend their leisure time by reading the Al-Qur'an, praying and doing charity work. Fasting starts before sunrise at about 5am and finishes at sunset at about 7pm. Before fasting, at least one hour before sunrise, Muslims wake up to have "makan sahur" eating at 4am. This is in preparation for a long day of fasting. A minute before 'azan' or prayers, all activities such as eating and drinking must be discontinued. Normally, most Moslems pray at home but during this special month most of them will pray at the mosque.
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