Galungan - November 29th
Galungan is a Balinese holiday celebrated every 210 days and usually falls on a Wednesday. Galungan is when the Gods visit Bali and stay for 10 days before leaving on Kuningan which is the last day. It is the victory of Good over Evil and the Balinese celebrate by preparing offerings to thank the Gods. During the Galungan period the deified ancestors of the family descend to their former homes. They must be suitably entertained and welcomed, and prayers and offerings must be made for them. Those families who have ancestors that have not yet been cremated, but are still buried in the village cemetery, must make offerings at the graves. Look out for the “penjors” which are decorated long bamboo poles which you will see lining the streets at the entrances of all Balinese homes at this time. They make for colourful photo opportunities.
