Indonesia – Dates & Venues

Sekaten Fair 2025

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:23:37 +0000

Every year, in addition to the birthday celebrations of Prophet Muhammad, who was born according to the Islamic calendar on the 12th of Rabi Al-Awaal month, a Sekaten fair is held in Surakarta (known as Solo) in the center of Java. The colorful and festive traditional Sekaten fair perpetuates the prophet birthday and attracts mass […]

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Bali Spirit (BaliSpirit) Festival 2026

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:35:28 +0000

Bali Spirit (BaliSpirit) Festival is dedicated to yoga, dance and music. This is a festival of culture and altruism and as such, it is held on a very inspiring place, the Indonesian island Bali. The visitors can enjoy: Concerts that are held during the day and the night Diverse workshops Activities for children and for […]

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Waisak Festival at Borobudur 2026

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:22:26 +0000

Borobudur temple in Java Indonesia, which is known as the biggest Buddhist temple in the world was recognized by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, as a World Heritage Site. Every year, in the first full moon evening of May, thousand of Buddhist monks celebrate in the antique, unique ten thousands year’s […]

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Tabot Festival (1Muharam Moslem New Year) 2026

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:23:34 +0000

Tabot Festival is celebrated on the New Year Day of the Moslem calendar, on the south west sea shore of Sumatra. In the traditional ceremonies, the participants perpetuate the death of Muhammad’s grandchildren; Hasan and Husain, who according to tradition protected and preserved the religion. On the holiday, various kinds of culture events are held, […]

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Sea Offerings Ceremony in Pelabuhan Ratu

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:23:36 +0000

In the fishing village, Pelabuhan Ratu which is located in the south beach of west Java (4 hours drive from the capital Jakarta) a unique thanksgiving festival dedicated to the sea, is celebrated. The thanksgiving of Pelabuhan Ratu is celebrated for two days where from a naval review of decorated boats the celebrators throw thousands […]

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Ancient Futures NewEarth Festival

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:36:02 +0000

Ancient Futures NewEarth Festival aims to unite the global community in order to create solutions for the sake of humanity. There will be talks and discussions and various ideas will be presented in order to connect the global community to create better solutions for humanity. The festival’s program, tickets, venue, schedule of events, how to […]

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Traditional Culture and Dance Parade

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:23:33 +0000

A traditional culture and dance parade is held, once a year, in start March in Batam Island (it is part of Riau island province). In the events that last for three days, the culture and tradition of Malay are present. Dance contests and dance shows performed by professional groups as well as groups of local […]

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Dance For Peace Festival 2025

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:36:06 +0000

Dance For Peace Festival is an psychedelic & electronic dance music festival dedicated to raising the awareness of peace, celebrating love, life, sharing and healing. Bringing people together to co-create a transformative experience through music, art and dance. Held in many exotic locations both in Indonesia and Japan. The non-commercial event also aim to raise […]

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Arak Tabuik Festival

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:23:34 +0000

Arak Tabuik Festival is held, once a year, in the coastal town Pariaman in west Sumatra. In the traditional festival, the participants perpetuate the death of Muhammad’s grandchildren; Hasan and Husain, who fought the Karbala battle for the defense of the Moslem religion. In the festival, sport events like swimming contests and horse races are […]

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Pasola jousting ceremony in Gaura Wanokaka Lamboya and Kodi

Eyal — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:23:34 +0000

Every year in March, different dates, the villages Gaura and Wanokaka in East Nusa Tenggara area on Sumba Island, hold the Pasola jousting. The events start several days after full moon, when a strange yearly phenomena starts with the arrival of colorful sea worms. In the Pasola contest, horse riders armed with insusceptible lance ride […]

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