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    Bali Travel news > Events in Bali - January 2007

    3rd
    Buda Kliwon Pahang/Pegatwakan is the ritual that ends the holy days of Galungan and Kuningan. The coconut leaf decorative ornaments are to be removed on this day, cleaned and used as offerings for Sang HyangWidhi Wasa in order to maintain peace and wealth in the world. This ritual is held in houses and templates.

    13th
    Tumpek Krulut is the day offerings are made as tributes to musical instruments, mask, and dance costumes, used in religous ceremonies in Bali. Moreover, members of the group using the instruments are also blessed as they come together and pray. The special offerings are placed in every shrine of temples around Bali.

    17th
    Siwa Ratri or the night of Siwa is a celebration ddicated to Sang Hyang Siwa. The celebration is manifested in the Brata (selft restriction ) wich inclues Jagra ( staying awake all night ), Upawasa ( fasting ), Monabrata (restricting speech ), and giving punia (religious funds). This ritual is done in temples.

    19th - 25th
    Usaba Kasa are rituals of the first month. The celebrations take place in the ancient village of Tenganan pegeringsingan, Karangasem regency. during the celebrations there are classical dance, namely the Rejang and the Abwang, led by Selonding Orchestra. This orchestra uses ancient, traditional Balinese musical instruments made of metal, highly sacred to the people of Tenganan Pegeringsingan. The Rejang can only be performed in the Village Hall ( Bale Agung ) during these annual festivities. the Abwang accompanies the stoing Ceremony, held to respectfully put the instrumens back in their original place. Feast your eyes on their very traditional outfits, maintened by this unique, dazzling village only. Tenganan Pegeringsingan is definitely worthy of everyone's respect.

    26th
    Asian tourism forum (ATF) 2007 will be held in Singapore. This year's theme is "Embracing the Past and Together Shaping the Future". There will be more than 1.600 participants from tourism geverment officials, travel industry professionals, and international media. ATF is held annualy since 1981, and is dedicated to the improvement of the ASEAN tourism industry.
    More info at : www.atf2007.travel

    Source: www.baliplus.com

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