Festivals and events are an integral part of Balinese life.
Many festivals are celebrated in Bali, due to the number of temples in each village and the importance of commemorating the temples' legacy. Also, special occasions marked on local Balinese calenders (Wuku calender and Saka Calender) such as the birthdays of the gods of the temples are also celebrated.
3 more significant and unique festivals celebrated in Bali is listed below.
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| Barong Performance |
The Galungan festival is the most important festival held throughout the whole island and an annual event lasting 10 days in the wuku year. It is believed that all Balinese gods would descend and join in the celebrations. Balinese celebrate this festival by feasting, attaching a tall bamboo pole (penjor) on the right side of their doors and with barong performances which move from temple to temple.
2. Nyepi
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Empty street of Bali in
celebration of the Nyepi Festival |
The Nyepi is a major festival on the last day of the Saka calender
. It marks the icka New Year which is the Balinese New Year and is celebrated in a unique way of observing silence and refraining from any activity.
3. Sarawasti
The Sarawasti marks the day devoted to God's manifestation as the Dewi Saraswati, also known as the Goddess of Knowledge, Art and Literature. Books of knowledge, manuscripts and the Wedas are blessed and special offerings are made as the people pray for knowledge and wisdom.
