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How often do we ponder over how familiar things and phenomena can take on unexpected facets? This is especially evident when traveling. We explore the traditions of other countries, their culture, and…

In 2025, the Balinese New Year — Nyepi (also spelled Nyepi or Nyiepi) — will be celebrated on March 29. On this day, it is forbidden to turn on lights, go outside, or make noise. The Pengrupukan Parad…

Bali is indeed a great place for children, offering sunshine, beaches, fresh fruits, multicultural experiences, and numerous activities for kids of all ages. For teenagers, there are opportunities for…

Balinese Hinduism on the island is known as Agama Hindu Dharma, Agama Tirtha, Agama Air Suci, or Agama Hindu Bali. It represents a unique form of Hinduism followed by the majority of Bali’s population…

The Indonesian Ministry of Communications and Digital Technology has confirmed that all telecommunications services, including internet and television, will be suspended for 24 hours on the Day of Nye

The first Balinese Hindu temple in Europe has opened in the Netherlands. This is not a tourist project or an art object, but a real temple built by Indonesians according to all the canons of the Hindu…

In 2025, Galungan will be celebrated on April 23 and November 19. Kuningan will take place on May 3 and November 29.

To be precise, Galungan slightly shifts in the Gregorian calendar, as per the Balinese tradition following the Pawukon calendar with 210 days in a year.

You will witness unique traditions not found anywhere else in the world!

1️⃣ Melasti Ceremony (March 25) — purification before Nyepi. This is one of the most captivating and solemn events in Bali, worth seeing. Thousands of Balinese in their white attire gather by the ocea…

This year, climbing Mount Agung will be closed from April 6 to May 3, 2025 due to the Ida Bhatara Turun Kabeh ceremony at Pura Besakih. This is an official restriction on any activity on the volcano…

Every year, more than half a million people climb to the very edge of Mount Bromo’s smoldering crater. They come not only for the breathtaking views, but to honor a centuries-old pact between the Teng…