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Kartini Day — April 21

Indonesia has its own Women’s Day, which differs from the global celebration on March 8. This holiday honors a national heroine: Raden Ajeng Kartini.

Bali recently saw one of its most extraordinary skateboarding events. Dozens of girls, young women, and adults, dressed in traditional kebaya (lace blouses) and kamen (batik skirts), gathered at Lumin…

What comes to mind when you think of Jepara, a city in Central Java? Many would say it’s known for producing exquisite furniture. However, Jepara is famous for more than just that. This city holds som…

February 14 in Bali doesn’t feel like an obligatory holiday. It’s simply another good reason to make the day more enjoyable. For some, it’s a chance to plan a romantic evening; for others, an opportun…

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…

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…