Bali is known not only for its beaches but also for its vibrant ancient rituals. One of them is Perang Pandan, or 'pandan leaf war.' This ritual competition among men with thorny leaves takes place an…
They stand on every street, already intimidating just by their appearance — but on the night of March 19th, they will reveal themselves to the entire island. Balinese youth are putting the final touch…
Climbing Mount Agung in Karangasem will be temporarily closed from November 2 to 16, 2025. This is due to the annual sacred Pujawali ceremony at Pasar Agung temple in Sebudi village.
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…
From April 28 to May 1, the 7th annual Semarapura Festival takes place in Taman Kota, one of the largest cultural events in eastern Bali. This is not just a celebration: the festival immerses visitors…
Bali is preparing for the 48th Bali Arts Festival — Pesta Kesenian Bali. It will take place in Denpasar from 13 June to 11 July 2026 and will bring together around 20,000 artists from Bali, other regi…
If you’ve been dreaming of getting into Indonesian food for ages, but so far you haven’t dared to go beyond nasi goreng, you really should make it to the Ubud Food Festival.
