Events in Bali
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| May
Rice Harvest Festival – 1 May until 30 June - Festival - Various Venues Celebrating the end of the harvest season the annual Rice Harvest Festival is held at various sites around Bali. Visitors to the festivals are welcome to join in the festivities and are invited to sample the regional cuisine cooked in honor of Dewi Sri, the ‘Rice god’. As part of the celebration the Negara Bull Races, a Balinese tradition, is help in Perancak at the end of the Festival. Visitors and locals alike travel to the region to witness water buffaloes decorated with ornate and colourful headdresses compete in races as 'jockeys' try to coax the beasts along the route of the course. |
| June
Bali Arts Festival – 13 June until 11 July - Festival – Renon Square Denpasar Started in 1965 and set in the Renon Square of Denpasar, the festival features Balinese performers and guest ensembles from around the world, Including a cultural parade, mesmerising stage performances, interactive seminars and a handicraft exhibition, there is something for everyone during this month-long celebration of art and culture. Visit the official site for Bali Arts Festival to find out more » MRA Bali International Triathlon – 28 June – Sporting Event – Jimbaran Bay Visit the MRA Bali International Triathlon website for more details » |
| July
Bali Kite Festival – 10 until 13 July - Festival – Padang Galak The tranquil area of Padang, near Sanur Beach, comes to life in the month of July as a sea of colourful kites are seen dotting the sky. Open to children and adults, participants and spectators, international kite fliers and tourists, crowds gather in the vacant paddy fields for the annual Bali Kite Festival. With customary kites almost 4 meters wide and 10 meters long the festival is expected to attract hundreds of teams in their traditional costumes. |
| August
Sanur Village Festival – 12 until 16 August - Festival – Sanur The Sanur Village Festival promises five eventful days of time-honoured performances, festive parades, merry music, traditional cuisine and lively beach games. Celebrations are dotted along the coast that stretches from Sindu to Sanur beaches, including Inna and Jalan Segara Ayu, and this year’s theme, ‘Marine Life’, will provide a plethora of ocean-related events. Visit the official site for the Sanur Village Festival to find out more » Bali Fashion Week – 24 until 28 August – Fashion Event – Kuta See the offical site of Bali Fashion Week for more information » |
| September
Nusa Dua Festival – 1 until 5 September – Festival – Nusa Dua A regular event since 1997 the eclectic program observes a wide range of traditional music, theatre, dance, handicraft exhibitions and cultural performances laid on throughout the district of Nusa Dua. Based on an ever-changing theme, the Nusa Dua Festival attracts a large crowd, both domestic and international, and is a platform to showcase the vibrant local culture of Bali. |
| October
Ubud Writers and Readers Festival – 7 until 11 October – Festival – Ubud Attracting writers from over 16-countries the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival is one of the premier literary events in Asia. Including lively panel discussions, stimulating writing and cultural workshops, anticipated book launches, mesmerizing bi-lingual readings and a variety of social evening events the festival aims to ensure that both intellectual and literary currents in modern-day Indonesia have an adequate forum to be expressed. More information on the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival can be found on the official website » |
| December
Bali Jazz Festival – 4 until 6 December – Festival – Nusa Dua Every December top acts from around the globe assemble in Nusa Dua to perform at the Bali Jazz Festival. Conceived with the aim of bringing different cultures together under the banner of jazz, the event is open to local, national and international artists. This cultural extravaganza is concluded with the Tropical Food Stall Festival where visitors are invited to sample indigenous Bali cuisine in a vibrant social setting. See the offical site of Bali Jazz Festival for more details » |
