BALI CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2007

January 2007

1

New Year's Day

3 Purnama – Full moon temple ceremonies

 

20

1 Muharram 1428 H - Moslem New Year



February 2007

2         Purnama – Full moon temple ceremonies

17

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

 

 

18

Chinese New Year



March 2007

3       Purnama - Full moon temple ceremonies

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

2        Purnama - Full moon temple ceremonies

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

 

 

17

Ascension Day - Christian holiday on the 40th day after Resurrection of Jesus Christ

 

31       Purnama - Full moon temple ceremonies



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)

29       Purnama - Full moon temple ceremonies


July 2007

7

Kuningan - Believed to be the ascendant day of ancestral holy spirits and deities, back to the eternity

29

Purnama - Full moon temple ceremonies



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

27      Purnama - Full moon temple ceremonies

September 2007

15

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

26       Purnama - Full moon temple ceremonies    

October 2007

13-14

Idul Fitri - Muslim festival to end fasting month

20

Tumpek Wayang - Special day of thanks for the gift of Art

25       Purnama - Full moon temple ceremonies           

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

24

Tumpek Landep - Special day of thanks for the gift of metal

24       Purnama - Full moon temple ceremonies           

December 2007

20

Idul Adha - Moslem holiday known as cattle sacrifice and hajj pilgrim

24       24 Purnama - Full moon temple ceremonies           

 

25

Christmas - Christian holiday to celebrate Jesus Christ' birthday

29

Tumpek Uduh - Special day of thanks for the gift of fruit-bearing plants