Edward Speirs
Kilo Kitchen Pererenan: A Taste of Refined Fusion Cuisine
Since it opened in Seminyak back in 2014, Kilo Kitchen Bali has had an incredibly long-standing popularity among residents and visitors, consistently serving its brand of fusion cuisine to guests. Now, the restaurant has expanded its territories with the opening of Kilo Kitchen Pererenan. Catering to one of Bali’s up-and-coming neighbourhoods, Kilo Kitchen Pererenan welcomes
Cannelé, the New Luxurious Patisserie at The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas
There’s a brand new reason to visit The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas in Nusa Dua with the opening of Cannelé, a sophisticated patisserie showcasing a range of sweet and savoury delights. Found at The Mulia Bali’s terrace, overlooking the resort’s pools and ocean view, Cannelé invites guests to savour a wide range of perfectly
Gelungan Payas Agung: The Ceremonial Balinese Headdress
The Gelungan Payas Agung is a stunning crown: it is the piece de resistance of the formal Balinese ceremonial attire, which is also known as payas agung. This striking outfit is most commonly used for Balinese weddings, though is also used during other important ceremonies, namely the metatah (or mepandes) tooth filing ceremony or the
Eco Tourism Bali: Future-Proofing the Island
Eco Tourism Bali is a social organisation on a mission to make Bali a sustainable destination by 2030. Watch or listen to our interview with founders Suzy Hutomo and Rahmi Fajar Harini, available on the NOW! Bali Podcast. In a discussion with Editor Edward Speirs on Bali’s environmental issues, they share their vision for the
Why ‘Going Local’ is Important for Bali’s Top Restaurateurs
For a long time in the dining industry, imported goods have always been something to boast about, with premium ingredients from abroad a way of signalling high quality and finesse. Now, the tides have turned, and restaurants have shifted their gaze inwards, choosing to uplift locally produced goods to their patrons. In Bali there is
Goa Garba and the Trials of Kebo Iwa
Bali’s archaeological monuments are shrouded in mystery; ancient shrines and tombs carved into rock faces, and many reclaimed by nature over the centuries. One such site is Goa Garba, or Garba Cave, a meditation enclave on the banks of the Pakerisan River around Tampaksiring. The site’s history is tied to that of Kebo Iwa, a
Quantum Temple: Leveraging Emerging Technologies to Preserve Balinese Culture
Often considered the antithesis of culture and tradition, when used correctly digital technology can in fact play an important role in its preservation and continuation. In the case of a project called Quantum Temple, blockchain platforms have been utilised to create not only a wider appreciation of Balinese art forms, but also to fund and
A History of Christianity in Bali: A Question of Faith and Culture
Balinese Hinduism is central to the island’s identity. Rites and rituals colour everyday life in Bali, creating a vibrant living culture that captures the imagination of visitors. However, not all Balinese are Hindu: there are communities of Christian, Muslim and Buddhist Balinese, who at face value appear just like their Hindu neighbours but in fact,
‘Dua Bentala, Seiring’ Exhibition: The Intersection of Bebali and Sumba Textiles
From 4 November 2023 to 6 January 2024, Masa Masa Bali is hosting a vibrant exhibition called ‘Dua Bentala, Seiring’. Curated by Galeri Wastraku, a textile and handicraft gallery founded by Mrs. Terry Wijaya Supit, this exhibition highlights how two separate textile cultures converge, showcasing the parallels between Balinese ‘Bebali’ textiles and those found in
A Spotlight on Bali’s Eco Heroes
Despite being one of the busiest tourist seasons for the island, the end of the year also happens to be one of the environmentally worst times for Bali. The wet season is like a purge, where the cleansing rains clear out the scattered litter around the island, and send it out to sea, only for
Pande Gong: The Gamelan Makers of Tihingan Village
Clang! Dug! Ting!… Clang! Dug! Ting!… The sounds of metal pounding metal can be heard from a distance. Then a shout, some laughter, followed once again by the clamour of hammers. Clang! Dug! Ting! The cacophony of sounds repeat. These are the rhythms of the pande gong, the makers of Bali’s traditional gamelan. Tihingan Village
Going All-In with Viceroy Bali’s Premium Club Pool Villas
Already lauded as one of Ubud’s most luxurious boutique resorts, Viceroy Bali have outdone even themselves with their latest offerings. With their Premium Club Pool Villas, which opened earlier this year, guests are not only welcomed into the best one-bedroom pool villa on the property but also are showered with bespoke experiences and surprises throughout
