Bali — a vibrant melting pot where Indonesian people of different faiths meet, often forming deep connections that culminate in love and marriage.
Yet, Indonesia's marriage laws, which mandate religious ceremonies and require couples to share the same faith, pose significant hurdles for inter-faith unions.
Author: Victoria Talullah…
«Although a Balinese girl can work and have fun before marriage, all her freedom ends after marriage» — let's find out how women really live on the island paradise.
On December 6, 2022, the Indonesian parliament unanimously adopted a new criminal code for the country. Several days after the scandalous hearing, the first clear explanations from the country's autho…
Wedding! When we hear this word, warm feelings, smiles, often come to mind. In our imagination, something magical, joyful is envisioned.
Each country has its own traditions and customs for conducting marriage ceremonies. In different parts of Indonesia, wedding rituals can be strange in some places and touching in others, but they are…
How often do we ponder over how familiar things and phenomena can take on unexpected facets? This is especially evident when traveling. We explore the traditions of other countries, their culture, and…
A classic restaurant with a large pool. There are tables where you can practically lounge. Comfortable for large groups.
Suitable for bringing your parents or arriving in a tour bus, but stylish hipsters might not like it. Too boring and proper.
A wedding is a significant event in Balinese society. It is one of the yadnya rituals designed to harmonize the material and spiritual worlds.
The wedding, or pawiwahan, becomes sacred because it involves the participation of three important witness forms: gods, beings from the underworld, and humans.
Explore the enchanting Le Mayeur's Museum — a captivating point of interest located in Sanur.
Visitors will discover a diverse collection of paintings by Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur de Merpré. The exhibition provides a window into Balinese life and culture, and showcases the artist's life in Bali.
In Indonesia, love stories often transcend cultural and religious boundaries, reflecting the country’s rich diversity. As global connections strengthen, relationships that cross national borders are b…
In addition to the classic ceremonies that can be held at a waterfall, lake, beach, or cliff, the organizers assist with arranging traditional Balinese weddings.
An interesting offering is a surprise wedding. A unique proposal for the boldest couples. Suitable only for a ceremony with just the couple (no guests). Until the wedding day, you won't know anything…
Imagine getting pregnant out of wedlock in a society where this is a taboo, threatening to destroy your social relations and leading to lifelong stigma.
With no other option, you hide your pregnancy for nine months, give birth in secrecy to avoid being discovered, and then abandon your child.
