Bali Festival

Bali has many festivals, ceremonies and events. Balinese culture has a great meaning behind all their festivities. Some festivals in Bali are dedicated to certain deities, including those that are knowledge, virtue, birth, or symbolizes.

harvest festivals, fasts and feasts of withdrawal, blood sacrifices, temples and festivals are an integral part of the Festival of Bali. Festival means that it is the anniversary of the founding of a temple called Odalan quite famous. Nyepi festival marksthe beginning of a new lunar year and on that day, each must in Bali, including tourists, to remain silent. It is assumed that all the evil spirits would think pass, that the place of silence, is uninhabited.

The most important festival is Galungan Bali, symbolizes the victory of virtue over evil. Balinese call the victory of Dharma over Adharma. It 'important that all Balinese temples to visit his family on this day. A local holiday is explained in this day and every family to a bamboo pole decorated with coconut leaves and flowers meticulously plan.

Pagarwesi, another famous festival in Bali is dedicated to Guru, the Lord of the universe, Sanghyang Pramesti. The name literally means "iron fence and Balinese pray to God for this strong mental defense.

Festival in Bali is varied and colorful, and the list includes Kuningan, when the ceremonies are held for the ancestors Balinese. This> Festival brings the New Year holiday until the end.

There are festivals and ceremonies in Bali, the goddess of knowledge, Saraswati are dedicated. Many ceremonies are held in honor of Holy Scripture, science, literature and art.

Tumpek landep, a celebration of weapons and tools in terms of metal for proper use and celebrated in every Balinese family compound. The celebration of the harvest of rice is one of the most popular festivals in severalBalinese culture. Rice pays tribute to the god Dewi Sri, small dolls of rice straw God in the camps and villages. You can always check the online resources and the large number of books available to learn about Balinese culture and festivals.