Kartini Day in Bali Indonesia

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   Festivals and events are an integral part in the social landscape of Bali, and have a deep significance in the lives of the Balinese. Bali Festivals and Events are determined by the calendars of the Balinese from long time. The citizen of Bali celebrate Kartini Day in Bali with much respect and honor just the way they celebrate any other day significant in their lives.
   The people of Bali take part in myriad of festivals, some of which are dedicated to the art of woodcarving or the birth of a goddess. Where as other festivals are part of the temple festivals, fasting and retreat ceremonies, cleansing festival, special prayers for the dead, nights of penance (sivaratri), harvest festivals (usaba), blood sacrifices and house deity anniversaries (odalan sangguh). The Bali Travel Guide gives more information on these festivals in detail. The Kartini Day in Bali is celebrated as a commemorative day to remember the birth of Raden Ajeng Kartini, founder of the Balinese women's rights movement.
   The Kartini Day in Bali is widely celebrated by women across Indonesia. In Indonesian schools children compete in national dress competitions. On this day women wear traditional dress.

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