August 17th - Indonesian Independence Day
Have you already noticed that Indonesian flags are hanging everywhere? The country of a thousand islands is transforming on the eve of a grand celebration — Independence Day.
Indonesians celebrate Independence Day on August 17th.
Today, the entire Indonesia, including Bali, celebrates Independence Day. The proud word "Merdeka" can be seen on numerous banners and posters, and of course, heard on the radio and TV. Even Google do…
The Hidden Problem With Managing Teams in Indonesia
Many entrepreneurs arrive in Indonesia feeling they’ve found the perfect team: staff are polite, calm, don’t argue, and rarely get into conflict. At first, it seems like working together will be easy.
No One Owns the Ocean: The Fight for Bo’a
This story is unfolding right now on Rote Island, Indonesia. Once again, it’s a clash between business and local residents. That script is as old as time, but it’s worrying that in Indonesia these sto…
Cinemas in Bali
In Bali, you can watch almost all the latest film releases, and sometimes even a film on request. The island has 5D, VIP and standard screens, as well as open-air cinemas and cosy small screening room…
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…
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…
1 May: Labour Day in Bali (Hari Buruh)
Every year on 1 May, Indonesia celebrates Labour Day — Hari Buruh Internasional. It is an official public holiday across the whole country, including Bali.
For tourists, it is not as significant a holiday as Nyepi, Galungan or Kuningan. The island does not come to a halt: beaches, cafés, restaurants, shopping centres and most tourist spots usually contin…
Kemang Joins the List of the World’s 39 Coolest Neighborhood
The Kemang neighborhood in South Jakarta ranked 28th in the list of the world’s most interesting neighborhoods according to the British publication Time Out. Experts highlighted its creative and laid-…
Bali Police Officer Breaks Sacred Nyepi Day Silence
Every year after Nyepi, we count the number of those who violated the strict rules of the Day of Silence. Usually, they are tourists. But this time, things turned out differently. So far, there have b…
