Kuningan Day

The 10-day period Galungan ends with Kuningan, The day when the gods and ancestors return to the heavens. It is a day of prayer, filled with blessings and feasts.  Offerings to be given to the ancestors on their farewell day include yellowed rice (Kuningan derived from the word kuning which means yellow) placed in a small “bowl” made of coconut leaves with other typical offerings like satay, egg, cucumber and fish or shrimp. The yellow rice is the symbol of human gratitude towards God for all the life, joy, wealth, health, and prosperity given. The bowls decorated with small figures of shadow puppets that represent angels that bring joy and wealth to earth. Balinese … Read more

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Bali Events Calendar : February 2020

Following on from our blog post series, in this month we will provide information and important events happening in and around Bali during the month of February 2020. Galungan – 19 February 2020   A good indication that its Galungan time of year is the long bamboo that can be seen lining the streets. These are usually decorated with fruit, coconut leaves, and flowers, and a small altar containing woven palm-leaf offerings for the spirits is also placed at the entrance of each home especially for the holiday. Galungan is one of the most important religious ceremonies in Bali, held every 210 days according to the Balinese calendar, it’s when … Read more

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How You Can Enjoy the Festive Chinese New Year Day in Bali

Chinese New Year in Bali takes place on 25th January 2020. This special holiday is celebrated mostly by the Balinese of Chinese descent as well as by most Chinese Indonesians across the nation. Although predominantly a Hindu Island, Balinese also welcomes the Chinese New Year joyfully. Even we don’t celebrate Chinese New Year, but we are very excited to watch the Chinese New Year Celebration in Bali. These 3 recommendations to enjoy the Lunar New Year in Bali. Experience the Celebration at some Klenteng in Bali Various temples called “klenteng“, are frequented by Chinese Balinese on this day. Honestly, I can’t recommend specific klenteng that you should come. It’s because … Read more

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Explore Northern Bali in A Day!

Have you visited North Bali Area? If not yet,  then you should try to book our Bali Northern Magic tour. The tour is a private full-day trip to explore the gorgeous spots and Instagram worthy places in Bedugul, Bali such as the famous Bali Handara Gate, Wanagiri Hidden Hill and Ulun Danu Beratan Temple. You first stop will be at Bali Handara Gate, the gigantic-exotic traditional Balinese gate with the breathtaking view of green scenery as the backdrop. You will then visiting Wanagiri Hidden Hill, a wonderful hill with a beautiful view of rain forest and twin lake view. After lunch, your journey will be completed when we arrived at Lake … Read more

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Lempuyang Temple Private Tour

Lempuyang and Tirta Gangga Temple Private Tour

Lempuyang and Tirta Gangga Temple Private Tour is the newest product of Kura-Kura Bus which is a Full Day Tour Package to exploring Eastern Bali with stops at sights known for natural beauty and cultural significance. We will take you to visiting Lempuyang Temple or most known as “Gate of Heaven” – one of Bali’s oldest and most renowned Hindu temples. See long-tailed macaques as you climb through lush forests and then experience Tirta Gangga Temple a stunning royal water palace thought to hold sacred water from the Ganges River before returning to your hotel.Book now: https://kura2bus.com/en-idr/tours/lempuyang-temple-the-gate-of-heaven-tourLet your friendly and professional guide take you around the strikingly beautiful temple complex … Read more

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