Events

Time

Venue

Description

Bali Art Festival

June 9 to July 11, 2011

Bali

The Bali Arts Festival is a full month of daily performances, handicraft exhibitions and other related cultural and commercial activities during which literally the whole of Bali comes to the city to present its offerings of dance, music and beauty. On display are trances from remote mountain slopes, forgotten or recently revived village dances, food and offering contests, classical palace dances, stars of Balinese stage, odd musical performances, "kreasi baru" (new creations) from the dance schools of Denpasar, as well as contemporary choreography and dance companies from other islands and from abroad.

http://www.baliartsfestival.com

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Jakarta Great Sale

June 17 to July 17, 2011

Jakarta

Jakarta Great Sales is an annual event held by the government of Jakarta. This extravagant sale event would be held in 68 malls in Jakarta with various interesting promotions.

http://www.jakarta-tourism.go.id

Lake Toba Festival

June to July

Toba,
North Sumatera

An annual event to promote tourism in Lake Toba, in North Sumatra.

Jarnaval
(Jakarta City Hall- Thamrin Street)

June 26, 2011

Jakarta

Jarnaval is an art and cultural parade performing the diversity of Jakarta’s art and culture and will take place along the main street in Jakarta. This parade involving local district government, representatives from embassies of foreign countries, ornamental cars, specific communities such as onthel bicycle, antique cars, etc.

http://www.jakarta-tourism.go.id

Biznet Bali International Triathlon

June 26, 2011

Jimbaran Bay,
Bali

The fifth annual Biznet Bali International Triathlon takes place June 26, 2011 in Jimbaran Bay, nestled between the Ayana Resort and Spa, the Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran Bay and the Intercontinental Bali Resort. The weekend features an Olympic distance event and Sprint distance event, the only triathlons ever to be held in Bali. This is for sure a unique destination race combining a luxurious race setting with a challenging course.

http://www.balitriathlon.com

Galungan

6-Jul-11

Bali

This is the most important holiday symbolizing the victory of Virtue (Dharma) upon Evil (Adharma). The holiday is specialized by the fitting of 'penjor', a tall bamboo pole splendidly decorated with woven young coconut leaves, fruit, cakes and flowers, on the right side of every house entrance. People are attired in their finest clothes and jewels this day.

Enjoy Jakarta Indonesia Open

July, 2011

Jakarta

The Jakarta City Government and Tourism and Culture Office host Indonesia Open 2011 Golf Tournament in Cooperation with One Asia and fully supported by the Indonesian Golf Association (PGI). Many professional golfers be invited to join this tournament held in Jakarta.

http://www.jakarta-tourism.go.id

33rd Bali Kite Festival

July 28-31, 2011.

Sanur, Bali

The Bali Kite Festival will return to Padang Galak field on Sanur Beach July 28-31, 2011. The 33rd "flying" of the kites is expected to attract thousands of local and foreign visitors as well as participants at the festival which runs each day of the festival from 9 am until 5 pm.

http://www.balidiscovery.com/

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Celebrate the Sea Festival 2011:

A huge Event for Diving and Underwater Photographers

September 23-24, 2011

Manado,

North Sulawesi

Asian Diver calls it: One of the Biggest Underwater Imagery Festivals in the Asia-Pacific.  The Festival organizes an International Underwater Imaging Competition, and a Shoot-out Competition from 19 – 23 September. Seminars with celebrated speakers. Main Venue is the Sintesa Peninsula Hotel of Manado.

http://www.celebratethesea.

oneocean.com/2011/

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Ramadan Fasting Month

August 1-30, 3011

All over Indonesia

It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking and sexual relations from dawn until sunset. Fasting is intended to teach Muslims about patience, humility, and spirituality. It is a time for Muslims to fast for the sake of God and to offer more prayer than usual. As compared to the solar calendar, the dates of Ramadan vary, moving backwards about eleven days each year depending on the moon. Muslims believe Ramadan to be an auspicious month for the revelations of God to humankind, being the month in which the first verses of the Qur'an were revealed to the Islamic prophet, Muhammad.

Eid ul-Fitr

August 30-31, 2011

All over Indonesia

The holiday of Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of the fasting period of Ramadan and the first day of the following month. Eid ul-Fitr means the Festival of Breaking the Fast; a special celebration is made. Food is donated to the poor (Zakat al-fitr); everyone puts on their best, usually new, clothes; and communal prayers are held in the early morning, followed by feasting and visiting relatives and friends. A few days before and after Eid ul-Fitr always be the crowded time of transportation in Indonesia of year. You should be aware that transportation companies usually raise the ticket price enormously.

World Batik Summit

September 28 to October 2, 2011

Jakarta

World Batik Summit will be held, in september 28th to October 2nd, 2011, in  Jakarta. This biennial exhibition is a routine agenda of Indonesia Batik Foundation and also a part of Word Batik Summit.
This year's exhibition theme is "Indonesia: Global Home of Batik" and it will take place at Assembly, Main Lobby and Plenary Hall, Balai Sidang Jakarta Convention Center Within a 15.000 sqm space to cover.

http://indonesia.worldbatiksummit.com

Governors Climate Forum

Sep-11

Palangkaraya,
Central Kalimantan

This forum will be held at Palangkara and to be attended by California Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger

http://www.indonesia.travel/

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The International Ecotourism Business Forum

October 15-19, 2011

Makassar,
South Sulawesi

This forum will be held in Makassar

http://www.indonesia.travel/

en/news/detail/329/indonesia-2011-mega-events-underwater-photography-to-tourism-marts

Pasar Wisata, TIME—Selling Indonesia Under One Roof

Oct-11

Lampung

This event will be held in Lampung, Indonesia

http://www.indonesia.travel/

en/news/detail/329/indonesia-2011-mega-events-underwater-photography-to-tourism-marts

SEA Games—the Southeast Asian Games

November 11- 22, 2011

Palembang, South Sumatera, and Jakarta

SEA Games 2011 will be held from November 11th to 22nd, 2011 in two host cities, Palembang and Jakarta. The event will feature 44 sport numbers and competing for 542 gold medals. This year marked the fourth time Indonesia hosted the sports festival after SEA Games X in 1979, SEA Games XV in 1987, and SEA Games XIX in 1997.

Saraswati

November 19, 2011

Bali

This day is devoted to God's Manifestation as Dewi Saraswati, the beautiful Goddess of Knowledge, Art and Literature. On this day, books of knowledge, manuscripts and the Wedas are blessed and special offerings are made for them.

http://www.seag2011.com

Pagerwesi

November 23, 2011

Bali

The name literally means 'iron fence', on which day ceremonies and prayers are held for strong mental and spiritual defense in welcoming the Galungan holiday

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New Year’s Eve

December 31, 2011

Jakarta, Bali, and All Over Indonesia

Indonesia's major cities host grand celebration on December 31st. Festivities stick to the streets with outdoor concerts, plenty of revelry and a firework finale

ASEAN Tourism Forum and TRAVEX

January 9-15, 2012

Manado,
North Sulawesi

In January 2012 Indonesia will again be the Host to the prestigious Annual ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF), which will be held in the city of Manado, North Sulawesi from 9 – 15 January 2012. ATF 2012 carries the theme: ASEAN Tourism for a Global Community of Nations
The Business and contract Mart of ATF, the TRAVEX, will take place from 13 – 15 January 2012 at the Golden Kawanua Convention Center, which has a colossal 7,000 sq meters exhibition area.

 www.atfindonesia.com/

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