Traditional Galungan festival Bali

Galungan Festival is 10 day festival held through out the whole Bali Island, celebrated every six months. The festival celebrates the Hindu gods and most importantly the triumph of good over evil. It is believed during these 10 days the Balinese gods descend to earth for the festivities other then that also the ancestral spirits join the gods and descend to be part of the festivities. For this reason lavish decorations are done through out the island to honor their arrival.

On the right side entrance of every home is enormous bamboo pole covered and beautifully decorated with woven young coconut leaves, cakes, fruits and flowers. The last day of the festival is most important as it is the climax of the ten day Galungan.

Day is spend in prayers and special ritual ceremony held for the Balinese ancestors spirits. Traditional dishes are prepared and offered to the gods at temples and shrines, all the families come together to eat and celebrate, wearing traditional clothes and dress. If one is in Bali during the festival they are in for a experience of a life time witnessing all the events and being part of this spectacular festival.
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