15 August 2008

Galungan & Kuningan


In the Island of God "Bali" , a very special day and the most holy day, happen once in every 210 days " six months in Hindu Calendar", celebrated by all Balinese at the same time. Galungan is the symbolic of the glory when the good wins against the evil.

In this days, all family will gather together with all family members to celebrate this special ceremonial day.

Nowadays, Galungan has become one of the most interesting event that is listed by major tourism information board in Bali. Visitors can feel the most holistic atmosphere during Galungan.

It is start early in the morning, womens will use their traditional dress and carry on offering on their head to go to every temples on their village.

Ten days after Galungan is Kuningan day. This is the closing day of the Galungan celebration. Again on Kuningan, there will be a simmilar celebration likes Galungan, the difference will be only the time of the celebration. Kuningan day celebration will finish before midday.

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