CALENDAR OF EVENTS – JANUARY 2016

16 January 2016
A holy day dedicated to the blessings of plants, in particular those that produce fruits and flowers. On this day, many Balinese will be seen ceremoniously blessing their gardens, farms and plantations in the hopes of a successful harvest for the upcoming Galungan celebrations, when the fruits and flowers will be abundantly used for temple ceremonies. 

22-23 January 2016
Come and join in the Bali Barong Festival happening at the Art Centre in Denpasar on these dates. This fascinating festival will feature many different types of Barong including Barong Ket, Barong Buntut and Makendang. A Barong is a lion-like creature and character in the mythology of Bali, Indonesia. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda, the demon queen and mother of all spirit guarders in the mythological traditions of Bali

26 January 2016
The Besakih Temple, also known as the 'mother temple' in Bali, celebrates its biannual Piodalan temple anniversary this month. Located at the foot of Mount Agung, the island’s highest peak, this day is witness to a unique and exhilarating religious tradition when pilgrims from all over the island head to the temple for prayers. The anniversary coincides every Tuesday on a Kliwon Julungwangi cycle on the Balinese 210-day Pawukon calendar.

31 January 2016
Bali International Women's Association, along with the Bali Mandarin Center is once again having its Chinese New Year Food Festival 2016, the biggest Chinese annual festival in Bali at The Trans Resort from 10am to 5pm. Bask in the true ambience of a Chinese market with assortments of delicious Chinese food including Peking Duck, Steam Buns and Dim Sum while you watch dragon dances and Chinese performances. There are also stalls featuring traditional Chinese clothing and accessories. Also stand a chance to win the Grand Prize at the lucky draw.