Visiting and photographing people in pretending that exist on the island of Bali may seem exotic. The photographs result seem bright. Full of colorful offerings materials and the Balinese traditional clothes when they come to the temple. Galungan and Kuningan is one of great celebration for Hindus in Bali. As much as possible of Hindus in Bali do not miss the celebrations. Schools vacation, even some offices dismiss their employees.

Bali does not just offer the beauty of the coast, but also cultural beauty. If you are interested in cultural trips during the celebration of the feast, consider the following things.

When will Galungan and Kuningan days? Galungan and Kuningan celebrated twice a year in a calendar AD. The distance between the Galungan and Kuningan is 10 days. The second celebration of the feast of the calculation is based on the Balinese calendar.

Galungan every Wednesday at wuku Dungulan. While Kuningan every Saturday at wuku Kuningan. In 2012, Galungan celebrated on February 1, 2012 and August 29, 2012. Kuningan in 2012 was celebrated on February 11, 2012 and 8 September 2012.

Visit to the temple. There are many temples in Bali, it’s no wonder Bali called the Island of Thousand Temple. You can go from a nearby temple where you stay, or deliberately come to the temple located in areas with minimal tourists.

More interesting indeed been to temple in an area that is not a favorite tourist destination. Various local ritual and art performances will amaze you.

But prepare yourself with solid people who come to the temple. Traffic jam could be that you find. You can also visit some areas that have a ceremony coinciding with the Feast of Kuningan.

For example, in the Mengwi, Denpasar, the ritual Makotekan. Or, stop by the village in Klungkung regency Timrah to watch Jempana War. Can also Sakenan temple on the Serangan Island, Denpasar.

Keep your manners. Remember that the people came to the temple to worship. So you need to maintain decorum during a visit to the temple. Consider the situation and ask the people whether you should go or not. Be prepared with a density of people coming.

If you go, do not forget to uninstall your footwear. Then do not pass in front of people who are praying. Preferably, it could still be in the back row. For women, it is not allowed into the temple during menstruation.

Clothing. Do not use shorts or short skirts. Senteng also wear cloth and fabrics, a kind of scarf wrapped around his waist. We recommend using the sandal making it easier for you if you want to go. Exciting as well if you wear traditional Balinese cultural tour that you will experience even more memorable.

You can buy a variety of kebaya in Sulawesi Street, Denpasar or in Badung Market in Denpasar. Can also buy materials and taken to the tailor. For men, wear fabric, udeng, saput, with superior shirt. You can buy it at Badung Market or Jalan Sulawesi.

Find an acquaintance of the Balinese. It’s easier if you have the Balinese acquaintance. So you can be invited to the temple where he and his family worship. If you do not know any people who settled in Bali Bali, try to get acquainted with the people of Bali who worked at the hotel. Who knew it would be kind enough to invite you to travel in his hometown culture.

Several hotel employees to return home to celebrate Galungan and Kuningan. If you already know well, the Balinese do not hesitate to invite you to come to his house. One thing to keep in your mind, keep your attitude and appreciate your Invitor.

Acquaintance with the people of Bali, you are also easier to understand the traditions and rituals as Galungan and Kuningan. So you do not just take pictures, but also learn the culture of Bali are still preserved because it is inherited from generation to generation since time immemorial. Article by Bali Tour, a professional tour and adventure company in Bali.