Galungan is the day to celebrates triumph, the most important event for the Balinese. For Galungan, every house compound and entrance gate is decorated with umbul-umbul.

It is believed by the Balinese, after the death, the dead body must be dissolved and returned to its original elements which are pertiwi, apah, teja, bayu (earth, fire, water, and air).

The Balinese New Year is marked with Nyepi Day. “Nyepi” means silence, and Nyepi Day is lterally that: Silent Day. It is not only one of the things that make Bali special

The Balinese celebrate the Pagerwesi ceremony every six months according to the Balinese calendar. The celebration is usually falls 3 days after the Saraswati day.

The Goddess (God manifestation) of all knowledge and art for Balinese Hindus is Sang Hyang Aji Saraswati. Saraswati is a day devoted specially to this God manifestation.

Siwa Ratri literally means “The Siva Night”, on which the Balinese ask for forgiveness to God. It is also a redemption night to contemplate all the sins of the Balinese.

The Baris dance is a traditional war dance usually performed by men. The dance glorifies the manhood of the triumphant Balinese warrior. It is a religious ritual dedication to warriors and their weapons during a temple feast.

This is a story telling dance, relating a classic tale of the fight between good and evil represented by Barong and Rangda. Barong represents the good spirit and Rangda, the evil spirit.

Canang Sari is the name of offering made to thank the gods in praise and pray. You will see these offerings in the temples, on small shrines in houses, and on the ground or as a part of a large offering.

Wayang Kulit or shadow puppetry is one of the most unique and prominent theatrical entertainments in Bali. Shadow puppets are made from cowhide and mounted on a stick so they can be held from below.