There are always good reasons to visit Ubud, but if you're looking for an extended cultural holiday at both the international and local levels, this coming October promises a particularly memorable experience.
The annual Ubud Writers and Readers Festival takes place from October 7 - 11. This year's theme "Suka Duka : Compassion and Solidarity", has attracted a stellar cast of contributors from both Indonesia and the global literary community. You can explore the guest list, keep up with the news and generally work up your enthusiasm by visiting the official festival website.
Three days after the last festival event in Ubud, the whole island enters the single most important ceremonial period of the Balinese 210 day calendar. The days from Galungan - 14 Oct - to Kuningan - 24 - assume the degree of spiritual importance to the Balinese which westerners associate with the Christmas/ New Year celebrations. All Bali, its people and its places, dresses in its best and offers those visitors fortunate enough to be on the island at this time a rare treat for the mind and body. Should you wish to know more regarding the Balinese calendar and the significance of Galungan and Kuningan, click here.
Unsurprisingly, I recommend checking out Capung Mas as the place to stay this October!
Regards, Capung mac
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