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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.
Kajeng Keliwon day is good for prayers; many temple anniversaries are celebrated on this day. However, Balinese people believe that one should be cautious on this day because evil spirits may linger n…
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If you have already embraced the Balinese tradition of purification in holy springs, known as «melukat,» you probably know places like Tirta Empul and Sebatu. Tirta Empul is perhaps the most popular p…
The Ogoh-Ogoh Parade (Pengrupukan) takes place annually in Bali (except for cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic) on the eve of Nyepi, the Day of Silence, which marks the transition to the new y…
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
Soon the streets of Ubud will be filled with a huge number of people eager to witness the Pulebon Ageng, the royal funeral ceremony. Thousands of locals will participate in the Bade Ageng procession.
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…
This holiday is celebrated on the day following Saraswati Day. In Banju Pinaru, Balinese people head to beaches, rivers, springs, or other water resources to cleanse themselves physically and spiritua…
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…
A new museum, Asta Gangga, has opened within the Tirta Gangga palace complex in East Bali.
Alongside the museum, the site now features a new statue of the 14th King of Karangasem, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem, the founder of Tirta Gangga Park, as well as an exhibition area called Ba…