Full Moon – April 14
If you’re one of those who tend to get a bit luny when the full moon comes, prepare to lock yourself in the house – or head out for some brightly-lit adventure. Fancy a full moon party? They may not be as big as the legendary Koh Phangan in Thailand, but you can get down and boogie on the beach at Padang Padang late into the night. Prefer a more wholesome experience? Head to Pura Tirtha Empul during the day, where you will find and can join in with many Balinese performing purification rituals in the holy springs.The majority of Bali’s 4,000,000 people live, for the most part, in tight village communities with large extended families. The largest towns are Denpasar (the capital) and Singaraja in the north. The main tourist area stretches from Kuta to Seminyak. Kuta became a major attraction during the tourist boom of the 70’s because of its famous white-sand beaches, the surf, and stunning sunsets.
If you’re one of those who tend to get a bit luny when the full moon comes, prepare to lock yourself in the house – or head out for some brightly-lit adventure. Fancy a full moon party? They may not be as big as the legendary Koh Phangan in Thailand, but you can get down and boogie on the beach at Padang Padang late into the night. Prefer a more wholesome experience? Head to Pura Tirtha Empul during the day, where you will find and can join in with many Balinese performing purification rituals in the holy springs.The majority of Bali’s 4,000,000 people live, for the most part, in tight village communities with large extended families. The largest towns are Denpasar (the capital) and Singaraja in the north. The main tourist area stretches from Kuta to Seminyak. Kuta became a major attraction during the tourist boom of the 70’s because of its famous white-sand beaches, the surf, and stunning sunsets.
Good Friday – April 18
Indonesia may not be a predominantly Christian country, but regardless of religion, Good Friday is an important day throughout the world for followers of the Christian faith. The holiday may not be the happiest of days, being the mark of the day Jesus was crucified, but is an important reminder for Christians to celebrate and honour their beliefs of the meaning of Jesus’ death. Many Christian churches celebrate Good Friday with a subdued service, usually in the evening, where Christ’s death is remembered with solemn hymns, prayers of thanksgiving, a message centered on Christ suffering for our sakes, and observance of the Lord’s Supper. Whether or not Christians choose to “celebrate” Good Friday, the day’s events ever remain a monumental anniversary for Christians everywhere, with the death of Christ on the cross being the paramount event of the Christian faith.
Indonesia may not be a predominantly Christian country, but regardless of religion, Good Friday is an important day throughout the world for followers of the Christian faith. The holiday may not be the happiest of days, being the mark of the day Jesus was crucified, but is an important reminder for Christians to celebrate and honour their beliefs of the meaning of Jesus’ death. Many Christian churches celebrate Good Friday with a subdued service, usually in the evening, where Christ’s death is remembered with solemn hymns, prayers of thanksgiving, a message centered on Christ suffering for our sakes, and observance of the Lord’s Supper. Whether or not Christians choose to “celebrate” Good Friday, the day’s events ever remain a monumental anniversary for Christians everywhere, with the death of Christ on the cross being the paramount event of the Christian faith.
