Padang - Padang Beach

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - NOVEMBER 2009

4th November 2009
Purnama or full moon is considered a good day for planting, especially for plants that bear fruit. On this day Balinese will take offerings of food, fruit and flowers to the temple to be blessed by the priest. The Balinese are then blessed by performing various rituals using holy water, incense smoke, petals and rice grains.

4th - 8th November 2009
Mepantigan is an integrated multi-sensory performance featuring Balinese Martial Arts on the beach combined with fire, traditional drama / dance and gamelan. Don’t miss this event at Segara Village Hotel Sanur. For information, please call: 288407 Ext. 212 or 0818 0558 5607.

14th - 15th November 2009
The Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions will once again present the highest level of tennis expertise in the world, featuring 12 top ranked winners from 30 International Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) tournaments conducted all around the world throughout 2009 leading up to the season-ending finale at the BICC The Westin Resort Bali. For more info, please call: 284 095

17 – 21 October 2009
International Bali Meditator’s Festival is held in Ubud to introduce Meditation as a Way of Life. Organized by Anand Ashram Foundation, the festival features seminars, workshops on meditation, evening of devotion, Sufi night, and a bazaar. Potential speakers who will present in the festival are Anand Krishna, Merta Ada, Gede Prama, Prof. L.K. Suryani, Prabhu Darmayasa, Ratu Bagus, Ida Pedanda Gede Made Gunung and many more. For more info, please visit www.www.balimeditates.org or call to: 284 095

19 - 21 November 2009
Located in Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel, Kuta, the International Advance ISUOG Ultrasound Course and Symposium is aimed to prevent the prenatal morbidity and mortality through ultrasound detection of IUGR and Congenital fetal anomalies. This symposium will be attended by International USG experts like Prof. Dario Paladini, Prof. dr. Kazunori Baba (Japan) Prof. dr. John Svigos (Australia) and more. For further info, please call Dra.Ketut Ariasih on 081 239 166 96.

28th November 2009
Tumpek Krulut is a special day where offerings are given to pay homage to the musical instruments, masks, and dance costumes that are used in the numerous religious ceremonies in Bali. The instruments and other paraphernalia are decorated with young coconut leaf offerings, and holy water is sprinkled over them.

Balinese Dancer at Bali Art Festivel (PKB) 2009

Penjor Festival at Pesta Kesenian Bali 2009

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - OCTOBER 2009

07 – 11 October 2009
The 2009 Ubud Writers & Readers Festival is a little more than a month away as it gathers momentum towards the presentation of a rich array of panel sessions, readings, book launches, literary lunches, nighttime gatherings and workshops. This year’s theme “Suka Duka: Compassion and Solidarity” will beckon some of the finest writers from 23 countries to discuss the themes of religion, identity, the legacy of colonial brutality and the postcolonial voice, human rights, race and identity, exile, gender, censorship, literary expression, families and love.

13 – 15 October 2009
Held at Ayodya Resort Bali, Financial Crime Asia 2009 – Symposium and Exhibition, is designed for financial analysts to be able to better understand and examine the financial crime activities. The program will develop the skills and expand the knowledge of participants and allow them to better understand the money laundering cycle or phases, compare and contrast the financing of terrorism and the money laundering cycle, define financial intelligence and describe the sources of financial intelligence and how it is collected / analyzed and disseminated.

14 October 2009
Galungan is a holy day celebration, as to commemorate the victory of “Dharma” (virtue) upon “Adharma” (evil) based on the mythology of “Mayadenawa” the demon king who was involved in a war against God Indra’s troops. On this day, a tall bamboo pole decorated with young coconut leaves, flower, fruit and cakes is stuck on every house entrance and make a marvelous sight along the village roads symbolizing prosperity throughout Bali.

17 – 21 October 2009
This year Nusa Dua celebrates the 13th edition of its famous Fiesta, organized by BTDC (Bali Tourism Development Corporation), supported by all the hotels in Nusa Dua area. During 5 days, the visitors will enjoy some performances of art, culture, sport and exhibition and participate in fun games. The specific theme, “Green Tourism”, recalls the importance of the protection and the preservation of the overall environment to maintain Bali as a pleasant and clean tourism destination.

24 October 2009
Kuningan holiday is the last day of Galungan celebration and is believed to be the ascendant day of the ancestral holy spirits and Deities to heaven after sojourning for several days on this material world. On this day, special offerings consisting of yellow rice and special dishes are offered while every compound and temple is decorated with ornaments made of young coconut leaves and flowers.

Please note:
DUNIA Bali cannot be held responsible for any changes or cancellations that may occur.

Landscape at Jatiluwih, Ubud - Bali

Jatiluwih is a favorite tourist destination in Bali famous with the beautiful rice terrace unfolding from the foot of mountain until the coastal side. It is one of places to visit in Bali with the beautiful view as according to its name from Jati and luwih, where Jati mean really and Luwih meaning especial, good, and beautiful or the equivalent. The local paddies are planted in this place look typically of the high relative size plant if it is compared with other pre-eminent paddy planted by most farmers in Bali . Despitefully, Jatiluwih also famous with its organic agriculture system due to the location is located in the in the plateau of Watukaru Mount which is suitable for the agriculture development.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - SEPTEMBER 2009

August 17 - September 15, 2009
The Gallery Boutique of Maya Ubud Resort & Spa features a unique collection of jeweled batik tapestries designed by Annemarie Kipar. The creative works of Annemarie also include carefully selected fabrics from different parts of the world enhanced with rich and colorful beads and stones. Each piece of art takes three to four months to complete. For further details, please call: 0361 977888.

04 September 2009
Purnama or full moon is considered a good day for planting, especially for plants that bear fruit. On this day Balinese will take offerings of food, fruit and flowers to the temple to be blessed by the priest. The Balinese are then blessed by performing various rituals using holy water, insence smoke, petals and rice grains.

08, 15, 22 September 2009
The annual KuDeTa Film Nights presents its very own version of cinema paradiso once again. Take your seats and clear the aisles… except there are no aisles and you’re reclining on a giant daybed, or a rattan matt strewn with cushions on a soft grass foundation with stars overhead. For more info, please contact: 0361 736969.

19 September 2009
Tumpek Uduh/Tumpek Wariga is the day devoted to God as ‘Sanghyang Sangkara’, Lord of all food plants and vegetation. Blessing ceremony is held for good crop and product. This ritual is held at every farm and plantation throughout Bali.

21 - 22 September 2009
All Muslims around the world celebrate the Idul Fitri Festive as well as in Bali. On the 1st day, Muslims citizens go to the mosque or field to pray and on the 2nd day they visit their relatives and friends. In their house they make special foods for guests also.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - AUGUST 2009

12 – 16 August 2009
The annual Sanur Village Festival 2009 is on again with bigger and better attractions. The theme ‘Marine Life’ will be the highlight of this 4th festival where all of the main activities will be inspired from the Balinese marine life. Food bazaar, coral plantation, surfing competition, cartoon exhibition, music and cultural show are to name a few. For more info, please call Yayasan Pembangun Sanur on 286987 or 8710083.

14 - 16 August 2009
Originally conceived in 2004 by European enthusiast Gian-Luigi and Indonesian Producer DJ Anton, The Junction House Music Festival is held as a Southeast Asia meeting point for the international house music community as well as a platform for the promotion of emerging talents. Great names such as DJ Martin Solveig, Nicholas Matar, DJ Ricky Castelli and others will play their anthems in this festival. For more info, please visit: www.thejunctionbali.com

15 August 2009
Tumpek Landep is a special day on the Balinese Hindu calendar to give thanks to Sang Hyang Pasupati, Lord of Heirlooms, for the creation of metal goods. On that day, specific offerings are made in the home for kitchen implements, garden tools and metallic parts of machinery, vehicles and the like.

17 August 2009
The sacred date of August 17th is the Indonesian Independence Day where the all citizens from Sabang to Merauke celebrate the day with raising the flag in every corner of their house. In this day, many people do balab karung, panjat pinang, lomba makan krupuk, tarik tambang, and other competitions to joy the day. In Bali, most hotels and restaurants have special menus and packages during the day.

19 – 22 August 2009
Indonesia Surf Film Festival or Ombak Bali is the premier showcase for international independent surf films & documentaries in South East Asia. Based in Bali, Ombak Bali will provide filmmakers who are exploring the diversity of surfing an opportunity to present their work to a larger audience. Ombak Bali will celebrate its 2nd edition this August bringing the best in national and international surf films to Kuta, Bali. All films will be screened at the Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel on Jl. Kartika Plaza in Kuta, Bali. For further info please contact info@ombakbali.com or call to 0815 5896 8716.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - JUNE 2009

30 May – 07 June 2009
Events: Tanah Lot Art Festival 2009 is held from May 30 until June 7, 2009. The Art Festival will take place at Surya Mandala Cultural Park Tanah Lot. Besides Balinese dance performances, there will be an exhibition of art and many other activities.

05 June 2009
Events: World Environment Day is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action. The theme for WED 2009 is ‘Your Planet Needs You-UNite to Combat Climate Change’.

06 June 2009
Events: Tumpek Kandang holiday is dedicated to Sang Hyang Rare Angon, the god of all cattle and livestock. On this day Balinese show their appreciation and thankfulness to all domesticated animals, especially cows and pigs, that help them in everyday life. The animals are given special foods, prayers are offered, and they are sprinkled with rice and holy water.

06 June 2009
Events: The Nikko Bali 4th Open Golf Tournament is held purposely to continue the golf series, provide a forum for golfers to improve their skills and competitiveness, enjoy their hobby and also to interact with the members of the distinct community. This annual tournament will be held at Bali Golf & Country Club, Nusa Dua. Contact: 773377

07 June 2009
Events: Purnama or full moon is considered a good day for planting, especially for plants that bear fruit. On this day, Balinese will take offerings of food, fruit and flowers to the temple to be blessed by the priest. The Balinese are then blessed by performing various rituals using holy water, insence smoke, petals and rice grains.

13 June - 12 July 2009
Events: The 31st Bali Art Festival will be held at Bali Art Center. As a month-long festival participated by all regencies in the province of Bali and from other provinces in Indonesia and several foreign participants, like the USA, Korea, Japan, Australia, etc., the opening ceremony commences with an artistic parade at Bajra Sandi Renon Park.

28 June 2009
Events: The third annual MRA Bali International Triathlon will take place at the Four Seasons Resort Jimbaran Bay. This Olympic distance event, the only triathlon ever to be held in Bali, is a unique destination race combining a luxurious race setting with a challenging course. For further details, click www.balitriathlon.com

Pengngrebongan Temple Festival - Part 2

Photography by: Hendra K
Location: Pengngrebongan Temple - Bali - Indonesia
Date: April, 5th 2009

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - MAY 2009

Date: 4 - 5 May 2009
Events: The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank will be held in Bali, at BICC. With more than 3,000 participants from across the globe, the annual meeting will provide an important opportunity to ADB’s 67 members and representatives of the business, academic, non-government and private sectors to discuss far-reaching global issues. For further details, call: 021 3451255 or logon to www.adbbali09.org

Date: 9 May 2009
Events: Full Moon Ceremonies are held throughout the temples in 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 the priest. It is the essence of these offerings that will be enjoyed by the deities. Full moon or Purnama is considered a good day for planting, especially for plants that bear fruit. So very often people will delay planting until the day of the full moon, when they are more assured of successful harvest.

Date: 15 May 2009
Events: Hard Rock Hotel Bali celebrates its 11th Anniversary at Centerstage.

Date: 16 - 19 May 2009
Events: The 24th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress will be held in Bali, with more than 5,000 delegates. Attended by 500 international speakers in scientific program, the congress offers a unique platform for you to interact with an international group of ophthalmologists, surgeons, and researchers and to keep them informed with the latest product advancements and industry trends. For further info, visit www.apao2009bali.org or call to: 021 3190 7282

Date: 29 May 2009
Events: The 3rd Asia Modelling Symposium aims to provide an excellent opportunity to share and exchange knowledge and experience in the modelling and simulation fields for professionals, engineers, academics and industrial people worldwide. AMS2009 will be held over 3 day period in Indonesia, with days 1 and 2 on 25 and 26 May in Bandung and day 3 on 29 May in Bali. For further info, please call Bali Rani Hotel, Kuta at: 751369.

Pengngrebongan Temple Festival - Part 1

Photography by: Hendra K
Location: Pengngrebongan Temple - Bali - Indonesia
Date: April, 5th 2009

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - APRIL 2009

Date: 9 April 2009
Events: Full Moon Ceremonies are held throughout the temples in 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 the priest. It is the essence of
these offerings that will be enjoyed by the deities. The Balinese themselves are then blessed by performing various rituals using holy water, insence smoke, petals and rice grains.

Date: 10 April 2009
Events: Good Friday, also called Holy Friday, Great Friday or Black Friday, is the Friday preceding Easter Sunday (Pascha). It commemorates the Crucification of Jesus Christ and his death at Golgitha.

Date: 12 April 2009
Events: Easter Sunday is one of the National public holidays in Indonesia. In Bali it is easy to find churches, some of them can be found in Kuta and Denpasar. If you want to attend services Easter eve, ask your hotel manager for suggestions on the nearest one.

Date: 20 - 25 April 2009
Events: World Tobacco Asia 2009 is a forum to build relationships within the local, regional, and global tobacco community. Held in Bali International Convention Centre, Nusa Dua, this event offers a prime opportunity for industry professionals to promote their latest products and services and view the latest innovations and update industry knowledge. For further details, please call: 771906

Date: 28 April - 3 May 2009
Events: Bali Spirit Festival is a six-days annual celebration of yoga, world music, & dance. Acclaimed Yogis and outstanding performers from Ghana, Guinea, Uganda, USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, India, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Indonesia will be participating at this event. For direct booking, just logon to:
www.BaliSpiritFestival.com

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - MARCH 2009

Date: 10 March 2009
Events: Full Moon Ceremonies are held throughout the temples in 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 the priest. It is the essence of these offerings that will be enjoyed by the deities. The Balinese themselves are then blessed by performing various rituals using holy water, insence smoke, petals and rice grains.

Date: 18 March 2009
Events: Galungan is the celebration of the dominance of dharma (good) over adharma (evil). On this day, people offer thanks to God and then beg forgiveness for any sins they have committed in the past and also pray for spiri­tual peace. The holiday is specialized by the fitting of 'penjor', a tall bamboo pole splendidly decorated with woven young coconut leaves, fruit, cakes and flowers, on the right side of every house entrance.

Date: 26 March 2009
Events: Nyepi is a day of silence, fasting, and meditation. Ob­served from 6 a.m. until 6 a.m. the next morning, Nyepi is a day reserved for self-reflectionand as such, anything that might interfere with that purpose is restricted. The main restrictions are: no lighting fires, no working, no entertainment or pleasure, no traveling, and for some, no talking or eating at all. Although Nyepi is primarily a Hindu holiday, non-Hindu residents of Bali observe the day of silence as well, out of respect for their fellow citizens.

Date: 28 March 2009
Events: The Kuningan Day is the time for commemoration as the ancestors return to the heaven after ten days of dwelling on Earth and the Balinese express their gratitude to gods for His mercy to the human races. Therefore, it is a time for holiday, visiting each other and fun.

The Fisherman

Photo by: Hendra K
Location: Kedonganan Beach, Bali, Indonesia

Camera Model : Kodak EasyShare C643, 6MP

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - FEBRUARY 2009

Date: 9 February 2009
Events: Full Moon Ceremonies are held throughout the temples in 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 the priest. It is the essence of these offerings that will be enjoyed by the deities. The Balinese themselves are then blessed by performing various rituals using holy water, insence smoke, petals and rice grains.

Date: 14 February 2009
Events: Though Valentine’s Day in Bali is less strenuous on the wallet than it might be in a western country, its warm and romantic atmosphere is boldly echoed. Enjoy a romantic dinner with your loved one at Bali’s coziest restaurants like MaJoly, Chandi, KuDeTa, Warisan, Gado Gado, Sorriso, and Sarong.

Date: 15-18 February 2009
Events: Food, Hotel & Tourism Bali is an exhibition related to the hospitality sector of Bali. Held in Bali International Convention Center, Nusa Dua, this event brings the world’s best products to the Indonesian market. Once again the finest food & drink and the best technology currently available on world markets will be displayed at this year’s show. Contact: 0361 771906

Date: 21 February 2009
Events: Tumpek Uduh is the day which is devoted to Sanghyang Sangkara, lord of all food-plants and vegetables. This is a day to offer respect to trees. In South Bali the trees are dressed in traditional Balinese clothes then hit ceremonially with a hammer to notify it that offerings are nearby and to ask it to produce abundant fruit.

Date: 26 February - 1 March 2009
Events: Spiced up with a higher total purse of US$1.25 million, the annual Indonesian Open Golf Tournament is moving to Bali. Held in the breathtaking golf venue of New Kuta Golf Resort in Bukit Peninsula many of the world’s top players will join the game. Contact: 0361 8481 333

Under The Tree

Photo by: Hendra K
Location: Kedonganan Beach, Bali, Indonesia

Camera Model : Kodak EasyShare C643, 6MP

Kedonganan Beach - Bali

Photo by: Hendra K
Location: Kedonganan Beach, Bali, Indonesia

Camera Model : Kodak EasyShare C643, 6MP