great festivals in bali
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Great Festivals in Bali
Festivals in Bali are important features in the social landscape of the island which is known as one of the world's most loved destinations in the world.
People can spend their holiday and explore these festivals, showcasing the rich arts and cultural features that sets Bali apart from any other destination.
Great Festivals in Bali
The Bali Arts Festival is held from the second Saturday of June through the second Saturday of July each year.
Bali Arts Festival Discover various cultural highlights
from Islands of Indonesia with handicraft, painting and sculpture exhibitions, together with a traditional culinary festival.
Venue : Taman Werdhi Budaya Arts Centre in Denpasar
Bali Kites Festival This festival is a series of
kiting events that take place between July-August every year.
Venue : Eastern Coast of Padanggalak, Sanur
Kite Designs Used in the Festival are,1. The ‘bebean’ is an outline of a fish, and
the most common design.2. The ‘janggan’ looks like a bird with
shorter, rounder wings and a long flowing ribbon tail.
Makepung Buffalo Races
Makepung is the name of a major grand prix take place in July -November featuring buffalo races.
Venue : Tuwed Circuit of Regency of Jembrana, West Bali
Great feast to cheer for hundreds of pairs of buffaloes and experience a evening filled with art performances and public entertainment.
The Sanur Village Festival is an annual celebration of arts and culture of the Sanur beach community held in August every year.
Sanur Village Festival
Venue : Inna Grand Bali Beach and other areas, Sanur
Experience this great feast which features a series of various sports events and competitions.
Designing mythical figures with intricately shaped and tied bamboo framework with many layers of artwork and observe a series of sacred dance performances from all over the island.
Nyepi Festival Experience the rare event
showcasing the cultural highlights of Bali annually in the month of March.
Venue : Village of Sesetan in Southern Denpasar
Villas to stay on your holiday to BaliThere are several holiday villas located closer to areas which you can observe festivals in this wonderful island on your memorable vacation.
The Villas The Wolas Villa Jerami Samaja Villas Kunti The Seiryu Villas Mahagiri Villas
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By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe