CALENDAR OF EVENTS - AUGUST 2010

4th – 8th August - 5th SANUR VILLAGE FESTIVAL
Following the four consecutive successful celebrations, this year’s Sanur Village Festival is taking place at Segara Ayu Beach and Inna Grand Bali Beach Sanur. “Saha Nuhur” is this year’s theme of the festival that literally means “the passion to visit a certain place”, which later became the name of “Sanur”. It will include such events as underwater activities, sports; rugby, soccer, golf and strong man events, affine art, culinary, photography and fishing contests, a jazz festival, a yoga village, environmental care, a cultural parade with funbbeach games, a bazaar and food festival, water sports competitions and a kite festival of which Sanur is well known. for More information on www.gotosanur.com

8th – 14th – 21st August – KU DE TA High Season
This August will see many parties, events and special guests through the high season all over Bali. Notably is the 10th Anniversary of the world renown venue KU DE TA which will be held on the 14th of this month with guest appearances notably Brand New Heavies. The 8th will herald the annual Bikini Day Party, fun for all the family, and the 21st the legendary White Party – this year with an Egyptian Theme. Reservations and tickets a must on +61 361 736969

9th August – DARK MOON - Tilem Sasih Karo
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. The aim is to beg God’s grace; so that God illuminates one’s dark thoughts.

10th August - PERMULAAN BULAN PUASA
Today marks the beginning of Ramadan, which is the name of the one-month fasting period when Muslims fast for a period of almost 12 hours (from sunrise to sunset). Only the sick are exempted from fasting during this month. Muslims are expected to avoid lying, breaking promises or cheating during the month of Ramadan. The basic aim behind the fasting during Ramadan is to remind the Muslims of self-discipline and reconciling to Allah, the Holy one.

17th August - 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.

24th August – FULL MOON - Purnama Sasih Katiga
The full moon 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. It is the essence of theses offerings that will be enjoyed by the deities. The Balinese themselves are then blessed by performing various rituals using holy water, incense smoke, petals and rice grains.

Source: Baliplus.com