Ubud Royal Cremation. Photo report
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…
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Balinese Cremation Ritual Ngaben
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…
Ubud’s Next Upgrade: Goodbye Overhead Cables
A project to move telecommunications cables underground has started in Ubud. The work was officially launched on 20 April by the authorities of Gianyar Regency together with the association of telecom…
Cremation Ceremony in Ubud with Eight - Story Building Platforms
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.
Balian Water Factory Burns in Karangasem – Shortages Likely
A tragic event for all lovers of high-quality water has occurred in Karangasem—the Balian water factory has burned down.
If you’ve ever compared different water brands on the island, chances are Balian was among your top choices. But now, after a fire broke out at the drinking water plant, there may be supply disruption…
Melasti Across Bali: Thousands Make Their Way to the Ocean
Bali hosts some of the most spectacular days leading up to Nyepi. Balinese people take part in the Melasti ceremonies—dozens of processions across different parts of the island. From 15 March, beaches…
Bamboo Eco-Resort in Tabanan Destroyed by Fire
On August 15, 2025, one of the most famous eco-resorts on the island, Ulaman Eco Luxury Resort, burned down in the village of Buwit in Tabanan. The flames engulfed the buildings during the day, and st…
Bali Opens Museum of Ancient Sarcophagi – A Glimpse into Prehistoric Times!
The Sarcophagus Museum has opened in Bali, in the Gianyar district. This event confirms Indonesia’s status as one of the world’s oldest centers of civilization.
Megalithic structures (literally “large stone” in Greek) have existed in different parts of the world. You have likely heard of Stonehenge in England, the Carnac stones in France, or the Moai statues…
Living with Dead: Sulawesi's Most Unusual Tradition
Losing loved ones is always a tragedy. However, different peoples cope with grief in their own ways. On the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, there has long been a tradition that shocks outsiders, yet he…