Bali Events Calendar 2011 & 2012 by BaliSpirit.com

Balinese Ceremonies, Festivals and Conferences happening all year round

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Bali hosts an increasing choice of international events for special interest groups. 

Bali is one of the region's premier destinations for events of all kinds. The combination of exotic tropical location, world-class food, luxurious accommodations and a distinctive local culture make Bali the ideal place to hold both local and international events. Whether you're arranging a wedding, a workshop or a conference, Bali can offer the perfect venue and support.

Our Bali Events Calendar includes Balinese Holidays and Ceremonies as well as International Festivals and Conferences taking place in Bali. Note that the cultural centre of Ubud is fast becoming a magnet for New Age and spiritually inclined visitors to hold special events or simply to bask in the town's unique energy. See our Retreats and Workshops Calendar for more details.

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Bali Events Calendar 2011 & 2012
DATE	EVENT DESCRIPTION	LOCATION
Monday Movie Night	Check out Monday Night Movie	The Yoga Barn©
Every Monday	Tetamian – Amazing Classic Balinese Art, Dance & Drama	Puri Peliatan Ubud
July 6, 2011	Galungan, This is the most important holiday symbolizing the victory of Virtue (Dharma) upon Evil (Adharma). 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. People are attired in their finest clothes and jewels this day.	Bali
July 16, 2011	Kuningan, This holiday takes place ten days after Galungan, bringing the holiday period to a closing time. On this day, a special ritual ceremony is held for the Ancestral spirits.	Bali
July 22 - 24, 2011	Bali Kite Festival, Traditional giant kites measuring around four metres in width take flight near Sanur Beach during the annual Bali Kite Festival. The three-day event welcomes kites in all shapes and colours and sees a traditional gamelan orchestra provide music and entertainment.	Sanur Beach
August 18, 2011	Ubud Cremation for Ibu Anak Agung Niang Rai, the mother of the Prince of Ubud who is also the Bupati Gianyar Regency. * pls note traffic will be INSANE and all roads will be blocked in the center of town.	from 11am on, at the Ubud Palace
October 5 - 9, 2011	Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, Nandurin Karang Awak | Cultivate The Land Within.	Ubud
November 19, 2011	Saraswati, This day is devoted to God's Manifestation as Dewi Saraswati, the beautiful Goddess of Knowledge, Art and Literature. On this day, books of knowledge, manuscripts and the Wedas are blessed and special offerings are made for them.	Bali
November 23, 2011	Pagerwesi, The name literally means 'iron fence', on which day ceremonies and prayers are held for strong mental and spiritual defense in welcoming the Galungan holiday.	Bali
March 23, 2012	Nyepi, This holiday is the Balinese New Year called icaka New Year, the day of total silence throughout the island. No activity, no traffic at all on the roads, no fire may be lit for 24 hours. Great purification and sacrificial rites are held the day before so as to exorcize evil spirits from every corner of the island.	Bali
March 28 - 1 April, 2012	The 5th Annual Balispirit Festival, The BaliSpirit Festival is a spiritually charged event that celebrates yoga, dance and music and the synergy of global cultural collaboration through the arts.	Ubud
April 23, 2012	Saraswati, This day is devoted to God's Manifestation as Dewi Saraswati, the beautiful Goddess of Knowledge, Art and Literature. On this day, books of knowledge, manuscripts and the Wedas are blessed and special offerings are made for them. source: http://www.balispirit.com/events/