Bali Events Calendar 2008 January 2008 | 1 | New Year's Day | | 10 | 1 Muharram 1429 H - Moslem New Year | | 23 | Galungan - Praying for the victory of virtue (Dharma) upon evil (Adharma) |
February 2008
| 2 | Kuningan - Believed to be the ascendant day of ancestral holy spirits and deities, back to the eternity |
March 2008
| 3 | Mekiyis or Melis - a purification ceremony held in welcoming "Nyepi". It is a long procession of Hindu adherents carrying temple effigies and other sacred symbols, heading to beaches or springs where the purification rituals are held, Throughout Bali. | | 6 | Tawur Agung Kesanga - Held to welcome Nyepi holiday at every family compound; followed by procession of Ogoh-Ogoh (huge monster / evil dolls) | | 7 | Nyepi - Balinese New Year; The I Saka New Year 1930, the day of absolute silence for Hindu followers | | 16 | Palm Sunday - Christian Holiday | | 20 | Mohammed's Birthday - Moslem Holiday | | 21 | Good Friday - Christian holiday on which the Church keeps the anniversary of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ | | 23 | Easter - Christian holiday to commemorate the resurrections of Jesus Christ |
April 2008
| 12 | Tumpek Kandang - Special day of thanks for the gift of livestock |
May 2008
| 1 | Ascension Day - Christian holiday on the 40th day after Resurrection of Jesus Christ | | 17 | Tumpek Wayang or Tumpek Ringgit - Special day of thanks for the gift of Art | | 20 | Vaishakha - Buddhist holiday to celebrate the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism |
June 2008
| 7 | Saraswati - Special day of thanks for the gift of Knowledge | | 11 | Pagerwesi - Special day for meditation to enhance balance in the world | | Mid | Bali Art Festival XXX - Exhibitions and Art Performances at Bali Art Center, Denpasar, until Mid July | | 21 | Tumpek Landep - Special day of thanks for the gift of metal |
July 2008
| 26 | Tumpek Uduh or Tumpek Pengatag - Special day of thanks for the gift of fruit-bearing plants | | 30 | Isra Mi'Raj Prophet Mohammed - Muslim holiday to commemorate the 'enlightenment Day' of Prophet Muhammed |
August 2008
| 17 | Indonesia Independence Day - A public holiday throughout Indonesia | | 20 | Galungan - Praying for the victory of virtue (Dharma) upon evil (Adharma) | | 30 | Kuningan - Believed to be the ascendant day of ancestral holy spirits and deities, back to the eternity |
September 2008
| 2 | Ramadhan - Moslem holiday |
October 2008
| 1-2 | Idul Fitri - Muslim festival to end fasting month | | 14-19 | Ubud Writers and Readers Festival |
November 2008
| 8 | Tumpek Kandang - Special day of thanks for the gift of livestock |
December 2008
| 8 | Idul Adha - Moslem holiday known as cattle sacrifice and hajj pilgrim | | 13 | Tumpek Wayang - Special day of thanks for the gift of Art | | 25 | Christmas - Christian holiday to celebrate Jesus Christ' birthday | | 29 | 1 Muharram 1430 H - Moslem New Year |
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