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