Balinese life is regulated by many 'Upacara', colorful and impressive festivals and festivals that take place all year round. During your trip to Bali, you may be lucky enough to attend. There are three types of celebrations in Bali: national festivals celebrated throughout Indonesia, Balinese arts and cultural festivals and festivals, and Balinese ceremonies and rituals. Walking through the streets of Bali, you will discover the many offerings placed every day on the ground and in the temples. You will be immersed in the heart of the Hindu traditions of the island of the gods and its special atmosphere.
The most unforgettable holiday remains the Balinese New Year in March called Niepi who "silence". This ceremony is marked by a day of silence throughout the island and by a number of ceremonies including the Ogoh-Ogoh procession, demons depicted by and historically burned on the beach the day before Nyepi.
For a day, the island must seem uninhabited for demons and other evil spirits to abandon it for other more hospitable lands. Experience this extraordinary experience is unique, it takes you to a different world for a few days. You will be amazed by the ancestral traditions of the Balinese.
Bali is often referred to as a paradise destination not only for its beautiful scenery but also for its diversity and cultural richness. Festivals and art festivals punctuate the Balinese life throughout the year. From the Bali Spirit Festival in Ubud to the Bali Live Jazz Festival and the Ubud Writer Festival, not forgetting Mekepung and its Negara buffalo races, there's something for everyone.
Discover Bali’s festivals, dance shows and ceremonies with our selection of experiences and activities below.