Experience Indonesia's Independence Day on Bali | Bali.live

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.

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 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-…

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…

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…

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…

All residents of Indonesia, including immigrants residing in the country for six months or more, are obligated to obtain health insurance (BPJS Kesehatan).

If you work for a company, whether local or foreign, you will receive what is known as BPJS Ketenagakerjaan.

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…

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