The 40th Bali Art Festival

Pesta kesenian Bali or Bali Art Festival is an annual agenda from the Government of Bali which is aimed to exhibit, develop and preserve the valuable Balinese works of art and culture. The first Bali Art Festival was held in 1979, with different themes each year, which is inspired from the Balinese philosophy. Now in it’s 40th year, the "Teja Dharmaning Kahuripan" is the chosen theme that can be interpreted as "the flaming spirit of creations".

Around a hundred and fifty thousand artists will take a part in the festival which will be held from June 9th to July 7th, 2018. The event will take place at "Taman Budaya" or "Art Center Bali" which is located on Jalan Nusa Indah, Denpasar Bali.

Representatives from every region in Bali is required to take a part in the annual event, they will perform in the opening ceremony and in the shows that follow. There will be art performances such as dances, theatrical or drama, traditional music and art competitions. There will be also food courts that serve traditional foods and shopping arcades that sell handy crafts, clothes, jewelries. It's Bali's biggest Art Festival you shouldn’t miss. So if you are planning to visit Bali during the festival dates, make sure you add it in your must-do list.

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Galungan Celebration

Galungan is a Balinese Hindu holiday, which celebrates the victory of Dharma (good) over adharma (evil). This time 'round, Galungan day falls on May 30, 2018. As Galungan falls every 210 days, there are roughly 2 Galungan celebrations every calendar year. Throughout the day, temples are crowded with people coming and going, bringing intricate offerings and praying. Balinese Hindus believe that during the Galungan period, the deified ancestors of the family descend to their former homes. The current habitants have the responsibility to be hospitable to these spirits through prayers and offerings. Families who have ancestors that have not yet been cremated, but are still buried in the village cemetery, must present the offerings at the graves of the deceased. 
 
Although Galungan falls on a Wednesday, the celebration begins the day before, on a day that is called "Penampahan Galungan". On Penampahan Galungan day, people are busy preparing offerings and cooking for the next day, whilst the women of the household have been busy for days already, creating beautifully woven "Banten" (offerings made from young coconut leaves).  Outside all houses, you can find "Penjor", a long decorated bamboo pole installed by the side of the entrance to the family home.
 
The day after Galungan is "Manis Galungan", a day for everyone to visit their relatives and friends. If you happen to be in Bali during Galungan, do not miss the opportunity to witness and capture this unique celebration.

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