*Tektekan and Okokan Festival
11 November, 2008
Bali |
This event takes place in Tabanan and portrays how the farmers of Tabanan do their living such as breeding cattle, growing rice and perform their happiness after harvesting through art and culture activities. |
*Pamerindo
21 - 28 November, 2008
Jakarta |
This event is a week long echibition of Idonesian products from all over Indonesia. |
Galungan Holiday
22 November, 2008
Bali |
Galungan Holiday, commemorated as the victory day of Dharma (virtue) upon Adharma (evil) according to the old history of ancient Bali. On this day, the entire island is brightened with festivities and celebrations, while Penjor the artistically decorated-bamboo pole is stuck on the right side of every house entrance, adorning the both sides of the village roads throughout Bali, symbolizing prosperity. |
*Lake Poso Festival
25 - 30 November, 2008
Poso, Central Sulawesi |
This festival is centered around Lake Poso, which is the beautiful lake in Tentena, Sulawesi. The festival features traditional cultural performances from many ethnics, water sport competitions and local handicrafts exhibitions. |
DECEMBER 2008 |
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Tourist Awards Presentation
Riau |
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*International Spa, Herbs and Natural cosmetics (ISHNC) 2008
4 - 7 December, 2008
Bali |
Indonesia will offer natural resources of variety of traditional body care, cosmetics, traditional health supplements, medical herbs, health drinks, spices. This exhibition will be held in Bali as a complete event-package including exhibition and seminar. It will bring the visual experience of the spa tourism, well-known with its rich culture and Bali, the Land of Gods is a great place that provide traditional Indonesian spa. This combination makes Bali as a perfect destination for those searching for completecomfort and pleasure. This expo will represent about 200 domestic and foreign exhibitors, and about 1,000 overseas buyers will come to the Expo. |
*Way Kambas Festival
5 - 11 December, 2008
East Lampung |
Way Kambas Festival is highlighted with National Jambore (boy scouts), Safari night of Elephants attractions, and agro tourism. |
Ngerebong Special Ritual
8 December, 2008
Kesiman Village, Bali |
Pura Petilan Pangerebongan, Kesiman Village, East of Denpasar, known for Ngerebong special ritual, when a group of the temple adherents being in trance, stab themselve with Keris, the traditional dagger to indicate that the series of rituals have been in process accordingly. A cock fighting is also held in the morning as part of the rituals. |
Kuningan Holiday
8 December, 2008
Bali |
Kuningan holiday, the last day of Galungan celebrations, believed to be the ascendent day of ancestral holy spirits and Deities back to heaven. On this day, special offerings made of yellow rice and special dishes are offered, while every family compound and temple looks amazing with ornaments made of ypung coconut leaves and flowers. |
*Jambi Cultural Week Charm
10 - 15 Decemeber, 2008
Jambi |
This event highlighted with cultural performances, traditional sport competitions and exhibition of local products. |
*Darwin - Manado Yatch Race 2008
15 - 21 December, 2008
Manado, North Sulawesi |
This event is intended to enchance sportmanship, friendship and pride for their cultural heritage among locals, and promotes the good ties between Australia and Indonesia. The race finishes in Manado where a reception committee welcomes participants to the island with ceremonies and traditional performances. |
*The 4th Commemoration of Tsunami
26 December, 2008
West Aceh |
On this day Thousands of people pray for God's blessing in commeoration of the Aceh Tsunami tragedy that occured in 2004. During the ceremony there is an Islamic poetry recital, and exhibitons. |
Braga Festival
28 - 31 December, 2008
Bandung, West Java |
Cultural and art performances, also various contests are held at this event along the street of Jalan Braga. |