Category: Art & Culture

Galungan is Coming!!!

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Have you heard about Galungan Day in Bali? Galungan is the most important festival for Bali’s local Hindu people. Held every 210 days according to the Balinese calendar. Galungan is a celebration that honors the creator of the universe and the spirits of the ancestors. During this time, the victory of good over evil is celebrated and the spirits of the ancestors are believed to visit the earth. A day before the Galungan called “Penampahan Galungan”, many unique things are usually done by Hindus in Bali. Usually, Hindus will do the process of slaughtering pork and making “lawar” which will later be used as a means of offering to God….

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3 Reasons Why You Should Come to Bali Art Festival

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The 41st edition of the annual Bali Arts Festival will take place from June 15 to July 13 at The Bali Art Centre in Denpasar, the capital city of Bali province. Image via The Lokha Ubud Bali Arts Festival brings “Bayu Pramana, Memuliakan Sumber Daya Angin” as the main theme. “Bayu pramana” which means: breathe of life. The concept of Bayu pramana comes from two words namely “Bayu” and “Pramana”. Bayu means wind while pramana means strength. Bayu pramana means the Power of Breath of Life, the most vital energy that lives and controls everything. The meaning is transformed into a theme and wind element that can make a work…

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5 Awesome Bali Souvenirs You Have to Bring Home 2019

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Summer is coming and a holiday in Bali would not be complete with an empty suitcase. Bali not only ideal for spending a day at the beach or soaking up the sun but Bali market also an ideal place you should visit while on vacation. The sell variety of unique Balinese souvenirs ranging from cheap to high-end souvenir. But forget about Barong T-Shirt, keyring, or phallic bottle opener and instead find quality souvenirs that will last a lifetime as a memento. Take a look of our “5 Awesome Bali Souvenir in 2019” below for your reference: Barong Mask Why choose the Barong mask? Nothing is more representative of Balinese art…

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Bali Events Calendar 2019

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Photo by Horvath Mark on Unsplash One of the best things about going on holiday in Bali is, you can find interesting events and ceremonies wherever you go. For the tourist, this is one of the highlights of their trip. The highlight that offers a unique insight into the local culture. Religious ceremonies are based on the Balinese calendar which rotates every 210 days. Much time is spent to preparing offerings for all the various ceremonies that take place throughout the year. On this page, you can find various events and ceremonies that will taking place each month in Bali. Hopefully, on or more events will be happening during your…

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