Calendar 2008

www.my-.info www.indonesia.travel TABOT FESTIVAL (1 MUHARAM MOSLEM NEW YEAR) INDONESIA RUN Bengkulu, January 10, 2008 (RUN FOR NATION) January ‘08 The traditional ceremony to commemo- Jakarta, January 20, 2008 rate the death of grandchildren of the About 100,000 people will participate Prophet Muhammad, Hasan and Hu- in this event to commemorate a 100 mon tue wed thu fri sat sun sein, in defending and preserving the years of nation’s awakening and will be religion. Highlight during the festival covered by national and international include various kinds of contests and media. 1 2 3 4 5 6 handicrafts exhibitions. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 GRAND LAUNCHING VIY 2008 Jakarta, December 26, 2007 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

ARAK TABUIK FESTIVAL Pariaman, West Sumatra, January 20-22, 2008 1. NEW YEARS DAY A ceremony held to commemorate the death of the Prophet Muhammad’s grand children, Hasan and Husein in the Karbala war, in the defence of the Moslem religion. 10. ISLAMIC NEW YEAR 1429 H Horse races, swimming contest, beach festival and art performance are also part of CALENDAR OF EVENTS the event. www.my-indonesia.info February ‘08 mon tue wed thu fri sat sun TOURISM FUNDAY ANYER 1 2 3 Banten, February 15-20, 2008 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 PASOLA JOUSTING CEREMONY Sumba Island, , INDONESIA OPEN GOLF February-March 2008 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 February, 2008 “Pasola” is West Sumba’s most exciting The Indonesia Open Golf is held at the ritual. Scores of colorfully arrayed horse- best tropical golf course and invites over men riding bareback, battle with lances. 150 golfers internationally. During these mock wars, riders charge 25 26 27 28 29 one another flinging blunt spears. The GRAND RACING ceremony is held during February in the SPEED CAR AND GP2 Lamboya and Kodi Villages and March in Sirkuit Sentul, Bogor, West Java Gaura and Wanokaka. It begins several February 16-17, 2008. days after the full moon and coincides with the yearly arrival of strange multi- hued sea worms of the region’s shore. 7. IMLEK CHINESE NEW YEAR 2559 There will be a Seminar on Culture and CALENDAR OF EVENTS Arts in East Nusa Tenggara. www.my-indonesia.info WEAVING AND HANDICRAFT EXHIBITION TRADITIONAL CULTURE AND Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, DANCE PARADE AGRINEX INDONESIA 2008 March ‘08 March-May 2008 Batam, Kep. Riau, March 7-9, 2008 Jakarta Convention Center, To present the Malay culture and Local hand weaving of different design traditions. The event features a dance Jakarta March 20-23, 2008 mon tue wed thu fri sat sun and colour. Display of traditional wo- An exhibition for agribusiness ven textiles and clothing of Timorese. competition and dance performance Indonesia. Various handicrafts are also performed from dance groups and schools in city 1 2 at this exhibition. of Batam.

INTERNATIONAL 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PUTRI BAU NYALE JAVA JAZZ FESTIVAL MANDALIKA FESTIVAL Jakarta, March 7-9, 2008 Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara An annual event much 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 March 15, 2008 anticipated by jazz It is linked to a popular folklore of a lovers, the festi- beautiful princess Putri Mandalika, val showcases who willingly sacrified herself by jump- over 1,000 jazz 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 ing into the sea and promising a return musicians from in the form of the Nyale (sea worms). Indonesia and This event is usually participated in by abroad. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 youngsters. 31 7. NYEPI HINDU NEW YEAR 1930 SAKA 20. PROPHET MUHAMMAD’S BIRTHDAY 21. GOOD FRIDAY CALENDAR OF EVENTS www.my-indonesia.info LEGU GAM FESTIVAL SEA OFFERINGS CEREMONY MAULID MAAYUM ANAK Ternate, North Maluku, April 13, 2008 PELABUHAN RATU CEREMONY A folk festival to celebrate the birthday Pelabuhan Ratu, Sukabumi, South Kalimantan, April 12, 2008 April ‘08 of His Highness the Sultan of Ternate. West Java, April5-6, 2008 The traditional ceremony to commemo- Loyal subjects from throughout the rate the birthday of Prophet Muham- mon tue wed thu fri sat sun province gather at the Sultan’s Kedaton mad. (Palace) to watch or participate in the various colorful and traditional perfor- INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE mances of the region. OF LOCAL AND COMMUNITY 1 2 3 4 5 6 BASED TOURISM AND CULTURE Padang, West Sumatra, April 2008 SEKATEN FESTIVAL 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Yogyakarta, April 2008 SEA OFFERING CEREMONY 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Pagatan, South Kalimantan, April 2008 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 INTERNATIONAL HANDICRAFT 28 29 30 TRADE FAIR 2008 (INACRAFT 2008) INDONESIA 2ND Jakarta, April 23-27, 2008 INT’L DIVING, ADVENTURE International Handicraft Trade Fair TRAVEL AND WATER SPORT (INACRAFT) is Indonesian handicraft Jakarta, April 2008 exhibition performed by Association of International annual exhibition, trade, Exporters and Producers of Indonesian retail package diving, training and semi- Handicraft (ASEPHI) as promotional tool nar of Indonesia destinations marine for Indonesian handicraft marketing to CALENDAR OF EVENTS tourism. the International market by exporting www.my-indonesia.info and to the local market. GORONTALO CULTURAL FESTIVAL Gorontalo, Sulawesi, May 3-7, 2008 Promoting Gorontalo’s cultural heritage. The festival invited local people to partici- DAYAK KALIMANTAN pate in various events, such as traditional dance and drama, traditional poetry read- CULTURAL FESTIVAL May ‘08 Palangkaraya,Central Kalimantan ing, , and folk music competitions. A colourful carnival display historical theme from different regions of Gorontalo. May 25-27, 2008 mon tue wed thu fri sat sun Art and cultural performances, exhibi- tions and conventions are performed at this event. 1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 KENDARI BAY FESTIVAL Kendari, South East Sulawesi SKY GLIDING CHAMPIONSHIP 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 May 9, 2008 Agam, West Sumatera, May 2008 MAUDU LOMPOA CIKOANG Cikoang, South Sulawesi SKY GLIDING FESTIVAL 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 May 6-8, 2008 Kota Batu, East Java, May 2008 GALESONG FESTIVAL EAST NUSA TENGGARA Takalar, South Sulawesi May 16-18, 2008 CULTURAL FESTIVAL 26 27 28 29 30 31 Galesong fisherman hold a traditional East Nusa Tenggara, May 2008 thanksgiving ceremony by throwing GRAND PRIX PHINISI offerings into the sea and hoping for a Jakarta, May 20 - August 17, 2008 prosperous future. This event will be followed by 200 phinisi boats acrossing 5,000 miles of distance BATANG MARANGIN from Sabang to Merauke. Through 90 1. ASCENSION DAY OF JESUS CHRIST RIVER RAFTING days of adventures, all the participants 20. HARI RAYA WAISAK Jambi, May 25-30, 2008 will have the glorious experience from CALENDAR OF EVENTS MUAROJAMBI TEMPLE FESTIVAL RAMAYANA BALLET the graceful phinisi. Jambi, May 29 - June 2, 2008 PERFORMANCE www.my-indonesia.info Prambanan, Yogyakarta, May 2008 WORLD SUMMIT SRIWIJAYA FESTIVAL Jakarta, June 1, 2008 Palembang,South Sumatra, The pilot project of the worldwide con- June 16-23, 2008 June ‘08 The festival is aimed to enhance the ap- vention and exhibition for batik This event will be attended by many coun- preciation of the local people toward mon tue wed thu fri sat sun tries. their own culture and to be one of the an- nual events in Palembang, South Suma- INDONESIA SAILING tra. The festival includes traditional and CHAMPIONSHIP contemporary cultural performances, 1 Marina Ancol, Jakarta, June 4-8, 2008 speed boat races, boat decorating con- tests and exhibition of an old Sriwijaya JAKARTA FAIR AND boat and other entertainments. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 JAKARTA GREAT SALES Jakarta, June 14 - July 14, 2008 YOGYAKARTA ART FESTIVAL Yogyakarta, June 7 - July 7, 2008 LAKE TOBA FESTIVAL A month long art festival to celebrate 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 North Sumatra, June 13-16, 2008 the many artistic and cultural tradition of Yogyakarta. This festival features BANDAR LAMPUNG FESTIVAL parade traditional performances, ex- 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 (BEGAWAI FESTIVAL) hibition of art and tourism, and other Bandar Lampung, Lampung, June 2008 traditional entertainments. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FLOATING MARKET FESTIVAL Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan 30 WAISAK CEREMONY June 2008 BAKAR TONGKANG FESTIVAL Magelang, Central Java, June 2008 Every morning between. The local peo- Bagansiapiapi, Riau, June 2008 The “Waisak” is a religious event observ- ple sell from their rowing boats along It is a thanksgiving ceremony ing the birth of Sidharta Gautama held the Martapura river. observed by the Chinese community at Mendut and Borobudur temples. The at Bagansiapiapi, during which a va- CALENDAR OF EVENTS ceremony is first started with religious PHINISI RACES (SOUTH KALI- riety of traditional attractions such as praying in Mendut. MANTAN- SOUTH SULAWESI) the Barongsai dance is performed. www.my-indonesia.info South Kalimantan, June 2008 KITE FESTIVAL PANGANDARAN PAPER KITES Ciamis, West Java, July 17-19, 2008 FESTIVAL Padanggalak Beach, CANDI CETHO FESTIVAL Sanur, Bali July 2008 July ‘08 Tawangmangu, Karanganyar, Central Java July 17, 2008 TOGIAN FESTIVAL mon tue wed thu fri sat sun Kab.Tojouna-Una, Central Sulawesi July 23-27, 2008 DARWIN AMBON SAIL RACE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Ambon, Maluku, July 2008 LAKE KERINCI CULTURAL FESTIVAL (2ND WEEK) Jambi July 2008 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 SENGGIGI FESTIVAL Senggigi, Lombok,West Nusa Tenggara July 2008 INTERNATIONAL SURFING COMPETITION THE INTERNATIONAL INDONESIA MOTOR SHOW Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara, July 2008 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 (IIMS) Jakarta, July 2008 An international competition held at Hu’u Beach, Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara which is considered FIM WORLD SBK CHAMPIONSHIP Sirkuit Sentul, Bogor West Java, July 19-20, 2008 as one of the best surfing areas in the world. This 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 event is a continuation of the one held in Nias and KEMILAU SULAWESI (2ND WEEK) includes a variety of traditional art performances. Gorontalo, July 2008 28 29 30 31

MINANGKABAU CULTURAL AND ARTS FESTIVAL SERUMPUN SEBALAI BALI FASHION WEEK Padang, West Sumatra, July 6-15, 2008 Pangkal Pinang, Bangka Belitung, Bali, July 18, 2008 The Minangkabau ethnic group (also known as Minang or Padang) is indigenous to July 2008 Runway shows of Indonesian fashion the highlands of West Sumatra. The Minangs are the world’s largest matrilineal soci- The event is organized in conjunction to the international buyers, photog- ety, in which properties such as land and houses are inherited through female lin- with the preparation of “Visit Bangka raphy competition, exhibition and 30. ISRA MI’RAJ PROPHET MOHAMMAD SAW eage. The festival will perform traditional costumes and dances from every regions in Belitung Archipelago 2010”. This event is conventions. CALENDAR OF EVENTS West Sumatra. This 10 day event also followed by seminar and exhibitions from West highlighted with traditional folk dance Sumatra and other parts of Indonesia and Negeri Sembilan in Malaysia. competitions from Malay ethnic group BALI ARTS FESTIVAL www.my-indonesia.info in Indonesia and exhibition. Bali, July 2008 FLORA AND FAUNA SANDEQ RACE TORAJA FESTIVAL EXPOSITION AND FESTIVAL Rantepao, Tanatoraja, South Sulawesi Jakarta, August 2008 Majene, West Sulawesi, August 17, 2008 The two weeks long exposition is An annual traditional boat of Mandar. 23-31 August 2008 August ‘08 Art and cultural performances, Toraja opened to public with highlight ac- The sailing takes place from Mamuju to tivities are exhibition of various types of Makassar. handicraft exhibition and traditional flower plants, workshop, various - com mon tue wed thu fri sat sun sport competition are held during the petition such as painting, photography, TELUK KUANTAN BOAT RACES festival. contest of Miss Flora. Teluk Kuantan, Riau, August 23-26, 2008 JAKARTA WEDDING FESTIVAL 1 2 3 BATANG ARAU INTERNATIONAL Jakarta, August 2008 DRAGON BOAT RACES A unique event presenting the rich di- Padang, West Sumatera versity of Indonesia’s bridal costumes, as August 23-31, 2008 well as the fascinating wedding rituals 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 from different parts of the country. TRADITIONAL CANOE KEMILAU SUMATRA 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 COMPETITION Palembang, South Sumatera, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan August 19, 2008 August 17, 2008 SANUR VILLAGE FESTIVAL 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 SEA EAGLE BOAT RACE Bali, August 15-19, 2008 PAPUA CULTURAL FESTIVAL Batam, August 15, 2008 Papua, August 12-19, 2008 UBUD FESTIVAL 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Bali, August 2008 PORT NUMBAY FESTIVAL Papua, August 7-9, 2008 YADNYA KASADA LEMBAH BELIEM Probolinggo, East Java CULTURAL FESTIVAL August 25-26, 2008 Jayawijaya, Papua, August 8-11, 2008 This is an annual ritual held by the Teng- Cultural festival Baliem Valley, one of gerese community at Ngadisari village, the area in Wamena Regency, Province 17. INDONESIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY Probolinggo. Thousand of pilgrims bring of Papua, presents demonstration and CALENDAR OF EVENTS rice, flowers, fruits, vegetables and live exhibition of local handirafts, tradi- stocks, as well as other local products, to tional arts and culture will be held to www.my-indonesia.info the foot of the volcano Mt.Bromo. celebrate the event. INDONESIA AGRICULTURE SAM PO KONG / EXPO 2008 INDONESIA INTERNATIONAL CHENG HO FESTIVAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM FAIR Semarang, Central Java, National Botanical Park, Jababeka, Cika- September 2008 rang, East Java, September 2008 Jakarta, September 2008 September ‘08 The Expo is an international agribusi- KEMILAU ness exhibition which is held in an area NUSA DUA FIESTA Bali, September 2008 Bandung, West Java, mon tue wed thu fri sat sun of 30 ha. The area consists of convention, September 8-9, 2008 national and international pavillion and indoor and outdoor expo. This event UBUD WRITERS AND DUGDERAN WARAK will be lasted for one month and to be READERS FESTIVAL NGENDOG FESTIVAL Bali, September 25-30, 2008 Semarang, Central Java, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 partcipated by 37 countries around. This September 23, 2008 event will be the most prestigious agri- MADURA BULL RACES culture expo ever held in Indonesia for Madura, East Java INTERNATIONAL SURFING INTERNATIONAL SURFING prospective buyers, clients and inves- September-October 2008 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 tors of agriculture worldwide. CHAMPIONSHIP AND EXHIBITION CHAMPIONSHIP This is very popular sport is held regu- EXHIBITION Bali, September 15, 2008 larly at least twice a month at Bangkalan - Championship in Mentawai, West 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 on the island of Madura, about an hour Sumatra by Ferry from Surabaya. Bull racing is a - Exhibition in Bukittinggi, great event in Madura held by the local West Sumatra, September 2008 administration after the harvest time in This is one of the most popular sport 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 September and October. The finals are of the surfing world, attracting partici- held at Pamekasan capital of the island pants from all over the world, thanks to once a year. the island’s superb waves and unique 29 30 local culture. This event will be high- lighted by exhibition of things related to BUNAKEN FESTIVAL KUTA CARNIVAL surfing activities. Bunaken, North Sulawesi, Bali, September 1-9 2008 September 15-22, 2008 This event always attracts many visitors AMBON BAY FESTIVAL Bunaken is a small island of the coast of to come, as it is take place in famous Desa Mamala dan Desa, Morela, Manado known for its fabulous under- Kuta area. Highlights include art and Central Maluku, September 27, 2008 water gardens. Not far, lies the volcano, culture performances, food bazaar, tra- Manado Tua. Highlights during the festi- ditional and contemporary music per- KERATON NUSANTARA CALENDAR OF EVENTS val include art and cultural performances formances, handicrafts and paintings ROYAL PALACE FESTIVAL from the four ethnic groups living in the exhibition, games, contests and many Gowa, South Sulawesi, www.my-indonesia.info North Sulawesi Province. more interesting activities. September 20-28, 2008 October ‘08 BOROBUDUR INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL (BIF) mon tue wed thu fri sat sun Semarang, Central Java, October 2008 The Borobudur International Festival is held at Borobudur temple and high- 1 2 3 4 5 lighted with art and cultural perfor- mances. WORLD CULTURAL 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 FORUM EXHIBITION ASIAN SAILING CHAMPIONSHIP ASIAN BEACH GAMES 2008 Bali, October 2008 Jakarta, October 7-13, 2008 Bali, October 18-26, 2008 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 The championship will have 3 catego- Indonesia will host the First ASIAN Beach SANGIRAN PRE HISTORIC ries of men, women and open, and be Games, where Bali will become the ven- JAVANESE EXHIBITION participated by more than 800 competi- ue of this international event, which will Sangiran, Central Java, October 2008 tors, officials and supporters. see 45 countries participating with over 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 10.000 athletes, officials, media and vol- GEBYAR WISATA BANTEN DRAGON BOAT RACES unteers all flocking to the island of the Banten, October 2008 TANJUNG PINANG Gods for this world class event. 27 28 29 30 31 Riau, October 17, 2008 TRADE EXPO INDONESIA 2008 Jakarta, October 21-25, 2008 SAIL INDONESIA Jepara, Central Java, October 2008 FESTIVAL MENGKIKIT PAPER KITES FESTIVAL The Karimunjava is group of islands con- GREBEG SYAWAL CEREMONY Palangkaraya, Kab. Ketingan, Central Pangandaran, West Java, sist of 27 islands located in the Java sea Yogyakarta, October 13-14, 2008 Kalimantan, October - November 2008 October 2008 +60 km away from Jepara, Central Java. A thanksgiving ceremony observed Participants of the kite flying contest Karimunjava is worth sailing, ideal for by Moslems in the area after fasting a KORA-KORA RACE come from the surrounding regions as hunting because it has plenty of forrest whole month during Ramadhan. At 8.00 Banda Neira, Central Maluku, well as from foreign countries. Beau- 1.2. IDUL FITRI 1429 H am the ceremony begins with a parade October 11-12, 2008 tiful kites of all shapes and sizes are CALENDAR OF EVENTS which are in habited by deers, birds and other kinds of wild life in great num- of the Keraton guards in their colourful flown in a contest that coincides with bers. uniforms. festivities held during the harvest pe- www.my-indonesia.info riod in West Java. TEKTEKAN AND OKOKAN FESTIVAL LEATHER PUPPET Bali, November 11, 2008 November ‘08 SHADOW Yogyakarta, PADANG BAI FESTIVAL November 2008 Bali, November, 2008 mon tue wed thu fri sat sun Every second Saturday of the month from 9.00 WATER BUFFALO pm to 5.30 am. FIGHTING (KOTA BARU). 1 2 All year Event. Kuta Laweh and Kuta Baru, near the town of Bukittinggi, West Sumatera, WORLD KARTING November, 2008 CHAMPIONSHIP 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Sirkuit Sentul, Bogor, West LAKE TONDANO FESTIVAL. Java, November 2008 NUSANTARA WEDDING North Sulawesi, November 5-10, 2008 EXHIBITION INTERNATIONAL LAKE POSO FESTIVAL Jakarta, November, 2008 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ECOTOURISM Nusantara Bridal Festival a unique Tentena Kab. Poso, Donggala, Central event presenting the rich diversity of BUSINESS FORUM Sulawesi, November 25-30, 2008 Bali, November, 2008 Indonesia’s bridal costumes, as well as 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 the fascinating wedding rituals from ASIA PASIFIC FILM FESTIVAL different parts of Indonesia. 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NUSANTARA FASHION BENUA ETAM FESTIVAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL Palembang, South Sumatera Samarinda, East Kalimantan November, 2008 November, 2008 The festival is participated in by The event is highlighted with dance per- all provinces of Indonesia. Various formances, traditional folksong contest, CALENDAR OF EVENTS styles and traditional customs will be traditional sport competitions, fashion and cooking contests. www.my-indonesia.info showed at this festival. INTERNATIONAL SPA, HERBS AND NATURAL COSMETICS (ISHNC) 2008 Bali, December 4-7, 2008 Indonesia will offer natural resources of variety of traditional body care, cosmetics, December ‘08 traditional health supplements, medical herbs, health drinks, spices. This event will be held in Bali as a complete event-package including exhibition and seminar. This mon tue wed thu fri sat sun exhibition will bring the visual experience of the spa tourism, well-known with its BRAGA FESTIVAL rich culture and Bali, the Land of Gods is a great place that provide traditional Indo- Bandung, West Java, nesian spa. This combination makes Bali as a perfect destination for those searching December 28-31, 2008 for complete comfort and pleasure. This expo will represent about 200 domestic and Cultural and art performances, also 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 foreign exhibitors, and about 1,000 overseas buyers will come to the Expo. various contests are held at this event along the street of Jalan Braga. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 THE 4TH COMMEMORATION OF TSUNAMI West Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Darussalam, December 26, 2008 JAMBI CULTURAL 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 WEEK CHARM Jambi, December 10-15, 2008 29 30 31

WAY KAMBAS FESTIVAL DARWIN - MANADO YACHT RACE 2008 08. IDUL ADHA 1429 H East Lampung, December 5-11, 2008 Manado, North Sulawesi, December 15-21, 2008 25. CHRISTMAS DAY Way Kambas Festival is highlighted with This event is intended to enchance sportmanship, friendship and pride for their National Jambore (boy scout), national cultural heritage among locals, and promotes the good ties between Australia and 29. ISLAMIC NEW YEAR 1430 H off road, Safari night of Elephants attrac- Indonesia. The race finishes in Manado where a reception committee welcomes par- CALENDAR OF EVENTS tions, and agro tourism. ticipants to the island with ceremonies and traditional performances. www.my-indonesia.info www.my-indonesia.info www.indonesia.travel www.budpar.go.id Jl. Merdeka Barat No. 17, Jakarta 10110. Phone. (62-21) 383 8325, 383 8364, Fax. (62-21) 381 3709 E-mail. [email protected]