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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…

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.

On February 12, 2025, Balinese people celebrate Pagerwesi Day (Hari Raya Pagerwesi). It is observed every 210 days according to the Balinese Pawukon calendar, meaning its date changes each year in the…

on the map…

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 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…

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

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…

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…

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…