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The sight of Balinese religious guards, gathered from all over the island in the capital of Bali, could intimidate anyone. 13,000 men in traditional uniforms raised their hands in determination, deman…

The main council of municipal organizations (MUDP) of Bali island has announced that they have formulated and documented the key principles for the traditional guards, pecalang (brave individuals in b…

In Ubud, authorities have stepped up enforcement against roadside parking.

Drivers who leave their cars on the carriageway are now not only given warning stickers but also issued electronic fines via the ETLE system. The first such operation took place on 28 April on Jalan R…

Looking for fun long term skill classes for residents (not holiday) in the Ulu/ Pecatu area. Any help appreciated.

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…

Right after Nyepi, people in Bali began discussing several cases where individuals still went outside or behaved as if it were an ordinary day.

This year, the Day of Silence lasted from 06:00 on 19 March to 06:00 on 20 March. During this time, travel, unnecessary lights, noise and any actions that could disturb the silence are prohibited on t…

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…

Bali Governor Wayan Koster has officially introduced new rules for using the coastline. On 2 March 2026, Regional Regulation No. 3 came into force, banning hotels and villas from restricting access to…