August 6th – Dark Moon – Hari Tilem Sasih Kasa
The Balinese adhering to the Hindu Dharma religion will celebrate ‘Tilem’ in temple ceremonies, which are mostly held in every major temple and family shrines around the island of Bali. On this day Hindus make offerings to the Gods, placed on the ground at the entrance of each housing compound.
August 8-9th – Hari Raya Idul Fitri
Idul Fitri marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting, reminding Muslims of self-discipline and reconciling to Allah, the Holy one. Idul Fitri lasts for three days of celebration and is sometimes also known as the “Smaller Eid” as compared to the Eid al-Adha that lasts three days following the Hajj and is casually referred to as the “Greater Eid
Muslims are commanded by the Qur’an to complete their fast on the last day of Ramadan and then recite the Takbir all throughout the period of Eid. It is also a national holiday so all banks and government offices will be closed..
August 9-10th – Ubud Village Jazz festival
The first Ubud Village Jazz Festival will bring together a lineup of various Jazz artists from Indonesia and all over the globe. Among the notable artists confirmed to perform are Koko Harsoe, Joe Rosenberg, Balawan & Batuan Ethnic Fusion, and Dwiki Darmawan. The festival will take place at the Arma Museum in Ubud.
August 10th – Balinese Blessing Ceremony – Hari Raya Saraswati
This day is devoted to God’s Manifestation as Dewi Saraswati, the beautiful Goddess of Knowledge, Art and Literature. She rules the intellectual and creative realm, and is the patron goddess of libraries and schools. Balinese Hindus believe that knowledge is an essential medium to achieve the goal of life as a human being, and so honour her. She is also celebrated because she succeeded in taming the wandering and lustful mind of her consort, Brahma, who was preoccupied with the goddess of material existence, Shatarupa. On this day no one is allowed to read or write, and offerings are made to the lontar (palm-leaf manuscripts), books, and shrines.
August 14th – Balinese Blessing Ceremony – Hari Raya Pagerwasi
The name literally means ‘iron fence’, on which day ceremonies and prayers are held for strong mental and spiritual defense in welcoming the Galungan holiday. It is always held a few days after Hari Raya Saraswati to empower the learning and wisdom bestowed. Bali will be very colourful and people will be coming to and from the temples for most of the day so please refrain from honking on the roads.
17th August – Indonesia’s Independence Day
This is a national public holiday; therefore banks and government buildings will be closed, as will be a large amount of commerce. After the flag hoisting at the National Palace, and a display of marching from military to children to adults; neighborhoods prepare for fun and games for the kids. Krupuk (shrimp crisps) eating contests, games, races, bike decorating and lots of fun to fill the day. The women are busy in cooking contests to see who can make the biggest krupuk or the most delicious nasi tumpeng. You will see the red and white Indonesian flag everywhere, from cars to houses to businesses.will take offerings of food, fruit and flowers to the temple to be blesses by the priest. The Balinese themselves are then blessed by performing various rituals using holy water, incense smoke, petals and rice grains.
August 21st – Full Moon – Hari Purnama Sasih Karo
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. The Balinese that adhere to the Hindu Dharma religion will take offerings of food, fruit and flowers to the temple to be blesses by the priest. The Balinese themselves are then blessed by performing various rituals using holy water, incense smoke, petals and rice grains.
August 24th – Balinese Blessing Ceremony – Tumpek Landep
This day is devoted to the Agama Hindu God “Sanghyang Pasupati” when blessing ceremonies are conducted over heirlooms, sacred weapons and all instruments and tools made of metal (even cars & motorbikes), to bestow good energy for both day to day functioning as well as believed magical powers. This ceremony is held throughout Bali, especially at smiths, garages and workshops.
August 19 – 25th – The 1st Annual Bali Global Health Leadership Initiative Integration 2013
The Global Health Center of Advaita Medical Healthcare College in Bali present The 1st Annual Bali Global Health Leadership Initiative Integration – a week of multidisciplinary leadership international community forums, seminars, preliminary researches and community services.
Courtesy: Baliplus.com
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