CALENDAR OF EVENTS - SEPTEMBER 2012

SEPTEMBER 1ST – AN AFTERNOON WITH AUTHOR NIGEL BARLEY
Biku Restaurant and Ganesha Bookshop present an afternoon with the author from 3pm onwards for his latest book launch The Devil's Garden, following the acclaim of his books Island of Demons and Stamford Raffles. Please reserve a table to avoid disappointment. Jl. Raya Petitenget 888, Ph: 0361 8570 888. www.bikubali.com | www.ganeshabooksbali.com

SEPTEMBER 8TH – HINDU CEREMONY - HARI RAYA KUNINGAN
This day is always celebrated 10 days after Galungan and on a Saturday marking the end of the festivities, sending deified ancestors back to the heavens. There will be many colourful temple ceremonies, with the Balinese suitably attired coming to and fro, according plenty of photo opportunities. Please be patient when on the roads.

SEPTEMBER 15TH – DARK MOON - TILEM KATIGA
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 one's dark thoughts will be illuminated by Him.

SEPTEMBER 26TH - 30TH – 7TH ANNUAL SANUR VILLAGE FESTIVAL
Located at the cottages area of Inna Grand Bali Beach, Sanur. "Salampah Laku" is preferred as the event's theme this year, reflecting the long winding road this event has been through to make it as successful as it is. An array of routine programs will certainly entertain at Sanur Village Festival this year with the main attraction set to be at the food festival area combined with a wide range of entertainment from traditional and modern collaborations. Not forgeting its green programs that have been featured since the first celebration back in 2006, such the beach cleaning campaign, coral reef conservation, baby turtle release and tree plantation. Other interesting activities will also be taking place around the Sanur area in conjunction with Sanur Village Festival such as a golf tournament, jukung exhibition, kite festival and many more. The Sanur Village Festival is an annual arts, culinary, and cultural fiesta, which has been held since 2006. For further information please visit: www.gotosanur.com

SEPTEMBER 30TH – FULL MOON - PURNAMA KAPAT
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.

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Ragam Budaya Sumba, Pesona Kuda Pasola @ Bentara Budaya Bali. 24 Agustus - 7 September 2012

Photos by: Hendra K

Jumat, 7 September 2012, Pk 18.30 >> Pemutaran Film Cerita karya Garin Nugroho " Angin Rumput Savana" dan Diskusi

Special Thank's for: Hariadi Saptono, Georges Breguet, Andre Graff, Umbu Landu Paranggi, Jean Couteau, Andreas Hani, Charma Oemboe Pindingara, Warih Wisatsana, Juwitta Katrina Lasut, Putu Aryastawa, Museum Pasifika

Bentara Budaya Bali - Jl Prof Ida Bagus Mantra 88A (By Pass), Ketewel, Gianyar, BALI
Tel: 62 - 361 - 294029

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The 20th Bon Dance Festival

Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2012

2nd Indonesia Salon of Art Photography

YARIS SHOW OFF 2012 - BALI FUNGRESSIVE (Modification Contest)

Evebt Hari ini Sabtu 11 Agustus 2011
YARIS SHOW OFF 2012 - BALI FUNGRESSIVE (Modification Contest)
Tgl: 11-12 Agustus 2012
Lokasi: Mall Bali Galeria
Jam: buka - tutup Mall Bali Galeria
Guest Star: GECKO Band
Live performance: DJ and Sexy Dancer, Accoustic Band and Art Mannequin
Competition: Fashoin Show, Battle Modern Dance, Photography

Lomba foto hari ini Sabtu 11 agustus 2012 jam 5 sore, registrasi ulangnya jam 4.30 sore

Commercial Workflow Photography and Digital Imaging Seminar, 15 September 2012

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - AUGUST 2012

AUGUST 2ND – FULL MOON - PURNAMA 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 4TH - TUMPEK WARIGA (A.K.A. TUMPEK UDUH)
This Balinese Hindu ceremony is held every 210 days to honour and bless foods and plants for good crops and produce. The name Tumpek Wariga derived from two words, 'Tumpek', which means Saturday and 'Wariga' being the Balinese word for an appropriate or inappropriate day to worship. This special day honours God Sangkara, the God of Vegetation. It is forbidden to cut trees or to gather any crops.

AUGUST 17TH – INDEPENDENCE DAY
This is a national public holiday; therefore banks and government buildings will be closed, as will be a large amount of commerce. You will see the red and white Indonesian flag everywhere, from cars to houses to businesses.

AUGUST 19TH/20TH – 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 28TH/29TH/30TH – HARI RAYA GALUNGAN FESTIVITIES
Galungan is a Balinese holiday that occurs every 210 days and lasts for 10 days. Kuningan is the last day of the holiday (see below). Galungan means 'When the Dharma is winning' – Dharma being good over evil. During this holiday the Balinese Gods visit the earth and leave on Kuningan. During the Galungan period the deified ancestors of the family descend to their former homes to be entertained by those on earth. Although Galungan falls on a Wednesday, most Balinese will begin their Galungan 'holiday' the day before – on the 28th. 'Penjors' can be seen lining the streets to welcome good fortune to those who pass below to enter family homes. On Wednesday the 29th, the day of Galungan, most Balinese will try to return to their own ancestral home at some stage during the day, even if they work on another part of the island. As well as the family temples, visits, with offerings, are also made to the main village temple, and to the homes of other families who may have helped the family in some way over the past six months. The day after Galungan, the 30th, is a time for relaxation: visiting friends and maybe taking the opportunity to head to the mountains or beaches for

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