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Country Facts

Republic of Indonesia (RI)
Capital: Jakarta
Population: 246 mil.
Population in Bali: 4 mil.
Officeal languages: Bahasa Indonesian
Major languages: Bahasa Indonesian, English
Religions: Islam majority, plus Christian groups, Hinduism, animism and ancestor worship.
Balis religions: Hindu (84.5%)
Time Zone: GMT + 7
Time Zone Bali: GMT + 8
Currency: Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
International phone code: +62

Indonesian Public Holidays

January 1
January/February
Jan (usually)
March/April
March/April
March or April (usually)
May/June
Middle June
July and Sept (usually between )
August 17
Oct or Nov (usually)
Dec and Jan (usually between )
December 25

New Year (Tahun Baru)
Chinese New Year
Muharam - Islamic New Year
Nyepi, Balinese New Year
Good Friday and Easter Sunday
Maulud Nabi Muhammad, Anniversary of the birth of Muhammed
Waisak Day, Anniversary of the birth, death and enlightenment of Buddha
Ascension Day of Jesus
Lailat al Miraj Ascension Day of Muhammed
Independence Day (Hari Proklamasi Kemerdekaan)
Idul Fitri, The celebration of the end of Ramadan
Idul Adha (Hajhl) Feast of Sacrifice
Christmas

Balis Galungun: Takes place for ten days every 210 days to celebrate the victory of good over evil.

Festivals in Bali

Every year, many international festivals are held in Bali, in collaboration with different organisaitons. Here are some:

BALINALE: Bali International Film Festival
Bali International Chor Festival
Bali Spirit Festival
Bali Life Jazz Festival
Rice Harvest Festival
MRA Bali International Triathlon
Bali Kite Festival
Sanur Village Festival
Ubud Writers and Readers Festival
Traditional and Ceremonial Balinese Festivals (around the year)
Galungan, Nyepi, Saraswati, ...

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