Happy....... GALUNGAN and KUNINGAN Galungan marks the beginning of the most important recurring religious ceremonies. The spirits of deceased relatives who have died and been cremated return to visit their former homes, and the current inhabitants have a responsibility to be hospitable through prayers and offerings. The most obvious sign of the celebrations are the penjor - bamboo poles with offerings suspended at the end. These are installed by the side of roads. A number of days around the Kuningan day have special names, and are marked by the organization of particular activities. Name of day Activities 3 days before Penyekeban Cooking of bananas for offerings 2 days before Penyajaan Making of jaja (fried rice cakes) 1 day before Penampahan Slaughtering of pigs and turtles for feasts 1 day after Manis Galungan Visiting family 10 days after Kuningan Prayers, offerings - spirits return to heaven 11 days after Manis Kuningan Fun hap...