Balinese Cremation Ritual Ngaben
An animated crowd fills the streets. People are shouting, laughing, and smiling. Men carry bamboo platforms with towering towers and statues of animals on their shoulders. The statues spin and sway. A…
Kuta • Midnight Tokyo Bali
Jan 17, from 22:00 to 08:00
Ubud • The Yoga Barn
Oct 29, from 14:30 to 17:30
Thousands Unite in Spiritual March to Uluwatu
On May 11th, a large-scale religious ceremony called Masupati and the Ngiring Sasunuhan Ida Bhatara Dewa Ayu procession took place in the village of Jimbaran. Tens of thousands of Balinese participate…
Ubud • The Yoga Barn
Oct 1, from 14:30 to 17:30
Abiansemal • Dragon Tea Temple
Apr 11, from 18:30 to 22:00
Bali Faces Waste Chaos After Landfill Ban Protest
After Bali banned the Suwung landfill from accepting organic waste from 1 April 2026, the authorities faced an unexpected consequence: residents began burning rubbish en masse in their own yards.
Ubud • The Yoga Barn
Sep 17, from 10:00 to 13:00
Melasti Across Bali: Thousands Make Their Way to the Ocean
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…