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Bali Festivals &
Events Guide

Bali Attractions and Culture

Bali Arts Festival

The Bali Arts Festival is a cultural treat for
visitors who are in Bali until mid July. The
festival traditionally runs mid-June through mid-July. It
is the perfect moment to witness Bali’s wealth of
performing arts. You'll also catch a glimpse of various
cultural highlights from other
islands in Indonesia. It's one of the main highlights in Bali’s calendar
of events. The annual celebration showcases various artworks and cultural achievements.

Gulungan and Kuningan in Bali

(Another New Year in Bali)

The Balinese celebrate the day of Galungan, which
commemorates the triumph of Dharma over Adharma, or
good against evil. this observance comes twice a
Gregorian year, as the Balinese use a 210-day calendar
system known as the Pawukon that is the basis
for their daily rituals,
temple anniversaries and holidays.

Nyepi Eve (Bali Day of Silence)

Nyepi Day in Bali is a New Year celebration unlike
anywhere else on the planet. Bali celebrates the Saka
New Year as the Bali Day of Silence. It’s ultimately
the quietes day of the year, when all of the island’s
inhabitants abide by a set of local rules. These bring
all routinge activities to a complete halt. Roads all over
Bali are void of any traffic and nobody steps outside of their home premises. Most
Balinese and visitors regard Nyepi as a much-anticipated occasion.

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