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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - March 2010

quick reference to the best events this month

Tumpek Landep is a special day in Balinese Hindu calendar to give thanks to Sang Hyang Pasupati, Lord of heirlooms, for the creation of metal goods. On that day, specific offerings are made in the home for kitchen implements, garden tools and metallic parts of machinery, vehicles and the like.

Nyepi is a day of silence, fasting, and meditation. Observed from 6 a.m. until 6 a.m. the next morning, Nyepi is a day reserved for self-reflection and as such, anything that might interfere with that purpose is restricted. The main restrictions are: no lighting fires; no working; no entertainment or pleasure; no traveling; and for some, no talking or eating at all. Although Nyepi is primarily a Hindu holiday, non-Hindu residents of Bali observe the day of silence as well, out of respect for their fellow citizens.

SPONTANEOUS GLAZING at Gaya Art Space is a ceramic workshop that will explore the kiss of flame and the natural glaze effects of atmospheric wood-firing in Gaya CAC’s new anagama (Japanese-style wood kiln) with woodfire specialist, Dave Hanley. Participants will experiment with the variables of clay bodies and flashing slips, surface texture, and vessel shape as design factors influencing the subtle and dramatic effects of a natural ash surface. For further info, please contact: 979252

Full Moon Ceremonies are held throughout the temples in Bali. The Balinese that adhere to the Hindu Dharma religion will take offerings of food, fruit and flowers to the temple to be blessed by the priest. It is the essence of these offerings that will be enjoyed by the deities. The Balinese themselves are then blessed by performing various rituals using holy water, incense smoke, petals and rice grains.

BaliSpirit Festival is a spiritually charged event that celebrates yoga, dance and music and the synergy of global cultural collaboration through the arts. Held over 4 days and 5 nights, this annual celebration brings to Bali a wealth of talented and respected creative masters from around the world, merging the indigenous and rich cultures of Indonesia in the spirit of learning, collaboration and the celebration of our creative and spiritual diversity. The BaliSpirit Festival combines over 95 inspiring yoga, dance, and music workshops with nightly world music concerts to an enthusiastic audience of over 4,500 people.

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