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An animated crowd fills the streets. People are shouting, laughing, and smiling. Men carry bamboo platforms with towering towers and statues of animals on their shoulders. The statues spin and sway. A…

What holiday is today? This question was on the minds of everyone who found themselves in Ubud on April 14, 2024. And no wonder — dressed-up locals from all sides converge on the main square, where no…

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.

Ngaben is a Balinese cremation ceremony, an ancient funeral ritual of the Balinese people that allows the deceased to depart this world properly and transition preparedly into another life within the…

The Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal is one of the three temples that make up the temple complex of the Monkey Forest. It is also known as the main temple, located in the southwest part of the Monkey Fore

ADWI: A State Award for Developing Indonesia’s Villages

ADWI (Anugerah Desa Wisata Indonesia) is a state award established by Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism to promote the development of villages. Its goal is to support local communities, foster sustainab…

The main council of municipal organizations (MUDP) of Bali island has announced that they have formulated and documented the key principles for the traditional guards, pecalang (brave individuals in b…

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Penglipuran is a traditional village built according to Balinese traditions that have developed over hundreds of years. It is located at an altitude of 625 meters above sea level and spans over a hund…

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…