Festivals In Indonesia
EventsOdalan Festival
Located in Bali, Indonesia
The thousands temples that is located in Bali, Indonesia has its own distinct way of celebrating its own Odalan Festival which mark the anniversary of each temple’s building completion which is celebrated every 210th day. It has more than 20,000 temples and each festival would last for 3 days. There are several Odalan Festivals that would take place all throughout the island. Each temple having its own rituals and traditions but normally, the first day of Odalan Festival would start with the local women all dressed in their traditional Balinese clothing as they join the long procession to the temple where they can then lay their cherish gifts and offerings to the gods. The next two days are usually spent in intense prayer meetings, trance – like dancing and music, puppet theatre and feasting.
Rice Harvest Festival
Located in Indonesia
The country celebrates the annual Rice Harvest Festival at the end of the harvest season. This event is a joyous time and a great occasion to be in Bali Island. This event is contributed to the ‘Rice God’ Dewi Sri. The local farmers would offer their great gratitude and praise for their abundant harvest of the year. Visitors to such festivals can try several of their dishes which are cooked as in offering in honor of the ‘Rice God’.
Pasar Baru Festival
Located in Jakarta, Indonesia
Even though there are those huge and gigantic shopping centers today, Pasar Baru shopping center was one of the pioneering centers of its kind in the island of Jakarta. It was constructed in the 1960s. It celebrates its status as the region’s first shopping center annually with big events like shop decoration competitions, shopping discounts, food and drinks events and prize giveaways.
Sriwijaya Festival
Located in Sumatra, Indonesia
This yearly event aims to uphold and support the ancient culture of the country by bringing its great history to the daily life of the locals through a program of grand performances, activities and exhibitions.
Every single year, it never fail to attract both locals and tourists alike, the Sriwijaya Festival is a joyful and lively week – long event that also includes mesmerizing storytelling activities, groovy dances and live musical performances. Also there are new events that would include those speed boat races at the impressive river of Musi. This festival was a tradition from the ancient Sumatran Kingdom that has an important rule in the cultural and trade industry during the 13th century. This yearly affair brings forth the importance of history to life.
Jakarta Fair
Located in Jakarta, Indonesia
Jakarta Fair is part of the region’s anniversary big celebrations. It showcases the exhibits from all across the country – a wide display of different variety of products and goods that ranged from specialty foods items to those exotic traditional handmade arts and crafts. Also, visitors and guests would enjoy the live entertainment of cultural performances, dance and music.
Code Village Purification
Location in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
As the locals offer their great gratitude to their god because of the gift of their precious Code River that runs all the way through the Yogyakarta, this yearly Code Village Purification is the most important ceremony for the locals and villages of Code Uatara area. This has been an ancient ritual as the villagers would carry out the traditional dances, ceremonies and parades in thanking the gods for the life – giving Code River.
Senggigi Festival
Located in Lombok, Indonesia
Tourists and visitors can truly take pleasure in a week long events during the Senggigi Festival as it aims to uphold Lombok’s tourism. It is held yearly at the striking Senggigi beach area. Its events would range from the art exhibitions, cultural demonstrations to those conventional crafts. It also has several activities particularly those activities for children which make this big event a great day out for families.
Firework Display and Youth Night
Located in Jakarta, Indonesia
This big event is held annually on the eve of Jakarta’s anniversary celebrations. This event is a series of events that range from lively music and grand theatre performances to those storytelling and conventional ceremonies. Same as those good celebrations, this big grand event comes to a noisy end with a magnificent fireworks display at midnight.
