Surprises of the intricate Balinese calendar
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…
The authorities of Bali are preparing an events calendar for the year 2024
Every year, the authorities of Bali compile an events calendar, highlighting the most important events on the island from their perspective. This is done to attract tourists.
Bali Tide Guide for Surfers: Catch It Right
Bali Tide Chart for June 2026 (Bali Tides and Low Tides Schedule — June 2026).
What are tides? Simply put, tides are changes in ocean water levels caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun. This variation differs across the planet. In Bali, the daily tidal range c…
Bali’s 2026 Events Calendar Is Officially Out
The government of Bali province has officially presented the Bali Calendar of Events 2026 — a single calendar of key events for the year. It includes 56 festivals and events across all regions of the…
Bali Says Hello to 1947!
Ogoh-Ogoh Parade in Full Roar
Just before the quietest day of the year in Bali comes the loudest one. The Pengrupukan Parade, held on the eve of Nyepi, offers locals not only a way to honor religious tradition, but also a chance t…
Best Places to See Ogoh-Ogoh Parades in Bali – 2026 Guide
They stand on every street, already intimidating just by their appearance — but on the night of March 19th, they will reveal themselves to the entire island. Balinese youth are putting the final touch…
Eid al-Fitr 2025: Bali-Java Ferry Crossings Overloaded
The annual migration of Muslims to their hometowns and villages (mudik) ahead of the Lebaran holiday has started earlier than usual in Bali this year. Many Indonesians are trying to leave the island b…
Official Holidays in Bali: Full List of Indonesia’s Public Holidays
1st January, — New Year (Tahun Baru Masehi)…
16 January, Isra Mi’raj (Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad)…
16 February, — a holiday in honor of the Chinese New Year…
Inside Bali’s Spectacular Spear Ritual in Munggu
The Balinese are among the kindest people in the world. Even a verbal argument — let alone a fight — is very rare among the island’s local people.
But once every 210 days in Munggu, dozens of local men pick up long sticks and face off against each other. This is how the traditional Mekotek ritual begins.
Balinese Temple Offerings Now on Display in the Netherlands
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…
