BALI CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2007

January 2007

1 New Year's Day
20 1 Muharram 1428 H - Moslem New Year


February 2007

17 Tumpek Kandang - Special day of thanks for the gift of livestock
18 Chinese New Year


March 2007

16 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.
18 Tawur Agung Kesanga - Held to welcome Nyepi holiday at every family compound; followed by procession of Ogoh-Ogoh (huge monster / evil dolls)
19 Nyepi - Balinese New Year; The I Saka New Year 1929, the day of absolute silence for Hindu followers
24 Tumpek Wayang or Tumpek Ringgit - Special day of thanks for the gift of Art.
31 Mohammed's Birthday - Moslem Holiday


April 2007

6 Good Friday - Christian holiday on which the Church keeps the anniversary of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
8 Easter - Christian holiday to commemorate the resurrections of Jesus Christ
14 Saraswati - Special day of thanks for the gift of Knowledge
18 Pagerwesi - Special day for meditation to enhance balance in the world
28 Tumpek Landep - Special day of thanks for the gift of metal


May 2007

13 Kuningan - Believed to be the ascendant day of ancestral holy spirits and deities, back to the eternity
17 Ascension Day - Christian holiday on the 40th day after Resurrection of Jesus Christ


June 2007

1 Vaishakha - Buddhist holiday to celebrate the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism
1 Tumpek Uduh or Tumpek Pengatag - Special day of thanks for the gift of fruit-bearing plants
Mid Bali Art Festival XXIX - Exhibitions and Art Performances at Bali Art Center, Denpasar, until Mid July
27 Galungan - Praying for the victory of virtue (Dharma) upon evil (Adharma)


July 2007

7 Kuningan - Believed to be the ascendant day of ancestral holy spirits and deities, back to the eternity
28 Saraswati - Special day of thanks for the gift of Knowledge


August 2007

11 Isra Mi'Raj Prophet Mohammed - Muslim holiday to commemorate the 'enlightenment Day' of Prophet Muhammed
17 Indonesia Independence Day - A public holiday throughout Indonesia


September 2007

15 Tumpek Kandang - Special day of thanks for the gift of livestock


October 2007

13-14 Idul Fitri - Muslim festival to end fasting month
20 Tumpek Wayang - Special day of thanks for the gift of Art


November 2007

10 Saraswati - Special day of thanks for the gift of Knowledge
14 Pagerwesi - Special day for meditation to enhance balance in the world
29 Tumpek Landep - Special day of thanks for the gift of metal


December 2007

31 Idul Adha - Moslem holiday known as cattle sacrifice and hajj pilgrim
25 Christmas - Christian holiday to celebrate Jesus Christ' birthday
29 Tumpek Uduh - Special day of thanks for the gift of fruit-bearing plants