Tumpek Kandang

Tumpek Kandang is a prominent day for Balinese locals to celebrate. It is a day when locals show their gratitude for domestic animals. Typically, the celebrations occur every 210 days.

Traditionally, Balinese locals used various domestic animals to help them with daily activities. These animals included bulls, cows, ducks, pigs, and goats. The festival, also referred to as Tumpek Andang, is one way locals show their appreciation for these animals.

It is common to see cows bathing in the river and even getting dressed up by the locals! Coconut leaves are designed to create a conical cap placed on the cow’s horns, and pigs are embellished with colourful fabrics on their bellies.

In addition, the animals are given the best food as part of Tumpek Kandang. Locals will go out of their way to look for high-quality, nutritious food for the animals.

It is essential, however, to note that this is not a form of animal worship; instead, the locals see the celebrations as a way to appreciate the gods for the work done by these animals and for providing food resources.