In Reply to: june posted by Michelle_GoldCoast on Sunday, 4. March 2007 at 14:12 Bali Time:
Not sure what you mean by "anything exciting happening" but if it's traditional and ceremonial this is whats on (below) or if its Live Entertainment scroll to bottom of page.
Mid-June till mid July:
THE BALI ARTS FESTIVAL, "Taman Budaya", the art centre, Abiakapas - Denpasar. The opening ceremony, starts from tha Bajra Sandhi monument, at Puputan Margarana Square, Renon Civic Centre-with procession of cultural attractions heading to Werdhi Budaya Art Centre in Denpasar where exhibitions, traditional performances and other activities are held, days and night.
2nd.
"Tumpek Uduh" or "Tumpek Pengatag" day, when blessing ceremony is held for all vegetation and food plants for good products and crop, Throughout Bali (plantations and rice fields).
Temple anniversary celebrations at :
Pura Puseh dan Pura Desa, Batuan village, district of Sukawati, Gianyar regency. Pura Manik Mas, Besakih village, belongs to the mother temple of Besakih.
6th.
Temple anniversary celebrations at :
Pura Kepisah, Sumerta village, downtown of Denpasar. Pura Pasek Gelgel, Gerih village, district of Abiansemal, Badung regency.
Pura Pucak Sari, Peninjoan village, district of Tembuku, Bangli regency.
8th.
There are several temple festivals carried out all over the island of Bali during this day, one is held within the temple of Ida Ratu Geng of the Besakih Temples Complex - the mother of all temples in Bali, situated in Karangasem regency
9th.
Special Event in Tenganan Pegringsingan
Usaba Kelima I Samah
Mati Omba Sanghyang special event at Bale Agung during three days. The event commences with the slaughtering of a buffalo with sacred kris at 12.00 hrs, accompanied by Selonding Orchestra, preceded by a procession to Bale Agung at 17.00 hrs.
10th.
Temple anniversary celebrations at :
Pura Bukit Mentik, Batur village, district of Kintamani, Bangli regency.
12th.
Temple anniversary celebrations at :
Pura Tirta Harum, Tegalwangi village, Bangli regency. Pura Ulun Danu Beratan, Candi Kuning village, district of Baturiti, Tabanan regency. Pura Batu Klotok, South beach of Semarapura, Klungkung regency. Pura Dalem Waturenggong, Taro Kaja village, district of Tagallalang, Gianyar regency. Pura Manik Bingin, Dukuh village, Sidemen district, Karangasem regency.
13th.
Temple anniversary celebration at :
Pura Penataran Gana, Bebalang village, South of the town of Bangli.
Pura Dalem Gede, Banjar Pande, downtown of Bangli. Pura Pucak Sari (Monkey Forest Temple), Sangeh village, district of Abiansemal, Badung regency. Pura Dadya Agung Pasek Sanak Sapta Resi, Banjar Peteluan, Sidan village, East of the town of Gianyar.
16th.
Special Event in Tenganan Pegringsingan
Usaba Kelima I Sambah
"Mulan Saat" special event, starts with women's activities, all dressed up in their finest and specific traditional dress at 09.00 am, the main ceremony starts at 13.00 pm accompanied by Abwang Dance perfomance at Bale Agung at 24.00 hrs, ending with Selonding Group orchestra playing around the village.
19th.
Special Event in Tenganan Pegringsingan
Usaba Kelima I Sambah
"Muran Desa " at the special event held once every three years purification and sacrificial ceremonies at Bale Agung, starting at 16.00 hrs. till late at night with Selonding Orchestra creating atmosphere, attended by all village members in their traditional dress.
21st.
Temple anniversary celebration at :
Pura Kawitan Tangkas Kori Agung, Tangkas village, district of Dawan, Klungkung regency. Pura Siang Kangin Tampuagan, Peninjoan village, district of Tembuku, Bangli regency.
27th.
Galungan holiday, the celebration of the victory of Dharma (virtue) against "Adharma" (evil), derived from the mythology of Mayadenawa (a demon King) when he was involved in a war against the troops of God Indra, Throughout Bali.
28th.
Temple anniversary celebration at :
Pura Luhur Watukaru, Wongaya Gede village, district of Penebel, Tabanan Regency. Pura Lempuyang Luhur, On the top of Mount Lempuyang at Purwa Kerti village, district of Abang, Karangasem regency.
Pura Kentel Gumi, Banjarangkan village, West of the town of Klungkung. Pura Pasek Gaduh, Umadesa village, district of Kediri, Tabanan regency.
29th. Purnama (Full Moon Ceremony)
Throughout Bali.
Or....if its entertainment you are after try the link below...you will need to update and refresh the page closer to your Bali holiday time.
Hope this helps
Cheers
Don