'Delivering the most exciting and diverse program to date Ubud Readers & Writers Festival 2012 features Indonesian writers – Riri Riza, Happy Salma, Mira Lesmana, Todung Mulya Lubis, Rio Helmi, Ketut Yuliarsa, Butet Manutung and Iswadi Pratama. Complementing the strong Indonesian contingent is a world-class line-up of international writers – Pultizer Prize winner Jeffrey Eugenides, John Pilger, Anna Funder, Krys Lee, Kjersti Skomsvold, Kader Abdolah, Alice Pung and many other literary legends from across the world. A host of special events invite the festival audience to get up close and personal with the writers, including a lunch with Dr Jose Ramos-Horta and an intimate afternoon with Nick Cave. The workshop sessions cover memoirs, poetry, fantasy, fiction, screen and travel writing. Presenting a rich program of free events the festival features a special performance by the renowned Teater Satu Lampung and the famous Street Party returns with Komseni's musical orchestra, Joged Bumbung dance, bands and street poets. This year the festival introduces the Art & Food Market - a venue where writers and audience can wind down overlooking the gorgeous Tjampuhan Ridge. The market features the 'Rumah Baca/Reading Room' with a program of special readings, and a showcase of Endek cloth, batik, painting, sculpture and jewellery from Ubud artisans.' More info on http://www.ubudwritersfestival.com
WEDNESDAY 10TH – SUNDAY 14TH OCTOBER – KUTA KARNIVAL
On this special day, offerings are given to pay homage to musical instruments, masks, and dance costumes. The instruments and other paraphernalia are cleaned, decorated with young coconut leaf offerings, given a special set of offerings and sprinkled with Holy water.
13TH OCTOBER – BALINESE BLESSING CEREMONY - HARI TUMPEK KRULUT
On this special day, offerings are given to pay homage to musical instruments, masks, and dance costumes. The instruments and other paraphernalia are cleaned, decorated with young coconut leaf offerings, given a special set of offerings and sprinkled with Holy water.
26TH OCTOBER – NATIONAL HOLIDAY – HARI RAYA IDUL ADHA
This is a national public holiday; therefore banks and government buildings will be closed, as may be some commerce, which celebrates the Islam Holiday meaning the 'Greater Eid'. Eid is also about spending time with family and friends, sacrifice, and thanksgiving for being able to afford food and housing.
29TH OCTOBER – FULL MOON - PURNAMA KALIMA
The full moon (which has particular importance to the Balinese Hindus) falls on this day and ceremonies are held throughout the Hindu temples all across Bali.
Source: Baliplus.com
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