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Warmest greeting from the Patra Bali Resort & Villas ..
Opening the month of May. Balinese Hindus to celebrate" Tumpak Landep": a day for metal goods. May 2, 2011 is a special day set a side of the Balinese calendar to give thanks to Sang Hyang Pasupati, Lord of  heirlooms, for the creation of metal goods.

On that day, specific offerings are made in the home for kitchen implements, garden tools and metallic parts of machinery, vechiles and the like. This special day devoted to Sang Hyang Pasupati, Lord of heirlooms, weapons and metal tool for proper function and magical power. The celebration is held at every house compound and temple.
Offerings are also given to any kind of vechiles after being cleaned. It would be a good opportunity for travellers to Bali to witness how thousands of cars, motorbikes and other metal items are fully decorated with the offerings and ornaments made from young coconut leaves.
In the mid of May the 17th. Wesak is an annual holiday observed traditionally by practicing Buddhists in Indonesia. This Bhuddist holiday to celebrate the anniversay of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Bhuddism, it actually represent the brith, enlightenment (Nirvana) and passing away (Parinirvana) of the Gautama Buddha.

On May also marks another special occasion, Education day. Have you planned anything yet for the holiday? The Patra Bali Resort & Villas have many events and promotions at the resort for you and the entire family. find out more about them below along with updates and upcoming events on the Bali island.
Looking forward to welcoming you to the Island of the Gods, 
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