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BALI CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2009
January 2009
| 1 |
New Year's Day |
| 03 |
Saraswati - Special day of thanks for the gift of Knowledge |
| 07 |
Pagerwesi - Special day for meditation to enhance balance in the world |
| 17 |
Tumpek Landep - Special day of thanks for the gift of metal |
| 26 |
Chinese New Year 2560 |
February 2009
| 21 |
Tumpek Uduh or Tumpek Pengatag - Special day of thanks for the gift of fruit-bearing plants |
March 2009
| 09 |
Mohammed's Birthday - Moslem Holiday |
| 18 |
Galungan - Praying for the victory of virtue (Dharma) upon evil (Adharma) |
| 25 |
Tawur Agung Kesanga - Held to welcome Nyepi holiday at every family compound; followed by procession of Ogoh-Ogoh (huge monster / evil dolls) |
| 26 |
Nyepi - Balinese New Year; The I Saka New Year 1931, the day of absolute silence for Hindu followers |
| 28 |
Kuningan - Believed to be the ascendant day of ancestral holy spirits and deities, back to the eternity |
April 2009
| 10 |
Good Friday - Christian holiday on which the Church keeps the anniversary of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
| 12 |
Easter - Christian holiday to commemorate the resurrections of Jesus Christ |
May 2009
| 09 |
Vaishakha 2553 - Buddhist holiday to celebrate the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism |
| 21 |
Ascension Day - Christian holiday on the 40th day after Resurrection of Jesus Christ |
June 2009
| 06 |
Tumpek Kandang - Special day of thanks for the gift of livestock |
| Mid |
Bali Art Festival XXXI - Exhibitions and Art Performances at Bali Art Center, Denpasar, until Mid July |
July 2009
| 11 |
Tumpek Wayang - Special day of thanks for the gift of Art |
| 20 |
Isra Mi'Raj Prophet Mohammed - Muslim holiday to commemorate the 'enlightenment Day' of Prophet Muhammed |
August 2009
| 01 |
Saraswati - Special day of thanks for the gift of Knowledge |
| 05 |
Pagerwesi - Special day for meditation to enhance balance in the world |
| 15 |
Tumpek Landep - Special day of thanks for the gift of metal |
| 17 |
Indonesia Independence Day - A public holiday throughout Indonesia |
September 2009
| 19 |
Tumpek Uduh or Tumpek Pengatag - Special day of thanks for the gift of fruit-bearing plants |
| 21 |
Idul Fitri - Muslim festival to end fasting month |
October 2009
| 14 |
Galungan - Praying for the victory of virtue (Dharma) upon evil (Adharma) |
| 24 |
Kuningan - Believed to be the ascendant day of ancestral holy spirits and deities, back to the eternity |
November 2009
| 27 |
Idul Adha - Moslem holiday known as cattle sacrifice and hajj pilgrim |
December 2009
| 18 |
1 Muharram 1431 H - Moslem New Year |
| 25 |
Christmas - Christian holiday to celebrate Jesus Christ' birthday |
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