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BALI TRAVEL LIFE gives a pretty thorough overview of the various Life Cycle ceremonies and Yearly Calendar of Events on the island. You can also find out about which odalans or village festivals are happening any particular week by hiring a guide. My guide, Made Jiwa (jiwamade@hotmail.com), is one of the best. You can spend from $25-$250 per day for a guide depending upon how much time you’re together, whether they’re driving you (you can also do motorbike tours), and how many are in your group.

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