The 10th World Water Forum, which will take place in Bali from May 18 to 24, 2024, will begin with a water purification ritual. The Melasti ceremony will be attended by 1500 people. They will gather a…
The Balinese tradition of Melukat (a water purification ritual to cleanse negative energy) has become a trending topic on TikTok. With the growing interest in this practice, many Balinese express conc…
Melukat is one of the sacred rituals in Bali that uses water as a means to purify a person. The purpose of melukat is to cleanse the body, mind, and spirit, and to eliminate any negative influences.
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…
An unexpected encounter in Bali: heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and the Ready to Fight team visited Bali Governor Wayan Koster.
Koster, by the way, has a black belt in karate-do, but there were no friendly sparring matches. Instead, they discussed how to connect Indonesia and Ukraine through sports, culture, and joint projects…
Melukat is an ancient Balinese cleansing ritual that brings renewal to the body, mind, and soul. Holy water washes away all excess: stress, anxiety, fatigue, and negative energy, leaving only lightnes…
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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…
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.
Jatiluwih is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Bali, famous for its sweeping rice terraces that showcase the ancient subak irrigation system. Located in the foothills of Mount Batukaru, it’s a peaceful…
