NOW Bali Editorial Team
Jeunesse de Legian’s Kick off at Kilo
With the objective of reawakening culinary appreciation amongst younger members of society (below the age of 35), as well as to begin a process of education surrounding food, wine, dining and the Chaîne itself, an initiative was started by the Bailliage Regional de Bali, Indonesia, to begin a new ‘Jeunesse de La Chaîne des Rotisseurs’
Picasso Revealed at Sofitel
Sofitel Luxury Hotels has launched the compelling photo exhibition “Revealed” to Bali for the first time, taking an intimate look at the world’s greatest modern artists at work as they reveal themselves to the photographer. Olivier Widmaier Picasso, grandson of Pablo Picasso and author of Picasso, Portrait Intime (Albin Michel/Arte éditions), has curated this special
Suki’s Summer Shades
Suki’s down-to-earth sophistication is the product of a passionate commitment to quality and style. The use of natural materials with a focus on detail is what makes each one-of-a-kind design unique. On the journey from conception through to production, each pair of Suki sunglasses is nurtured with the utmost love and passion. The Indonesian brand
Idul Fitri: Forgive and Forget
A major national holiday in Indonesia, the EidUlFitr or locally known as Lebaran, is taking place this July 6th and 7th. The holiday is celebrated by the Muslims to mark the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, and a time for people to ask for forgiveness from each other for their shortcomings. The term
Waterman’s Week 2016
Indonesia is facing a huge waste management crisis with Bali in particular producing a mountain of trash as high as a 14-storey building! On World Ocean Day last month, Role Foundation presented its plans for an all new “Zero Waste to Oceans Education and Demonstration Centre”. Through Waterman’s Week Bali 2016 (July 1-10), the foundation’s
Ubud Village Jazz Festival 2016: Embracing Uniqueness
The 4th annual Ubud Village Jazz Festival will once again be held on August 12-13 at ARMA Museum and Resort, Ubud, and will feature a world-class line-up. A culmination of the festival’s commitment to bring together a diverse and unique group of jazz musicians has resulted in a collection of performances that includes exciting new
Jazz Market 2016: Music By The Sea
Jazz Market by the Sea is back for its 6th year! As always, this hugely popular seaside festival will feature the best of the Indonesian jazz scene, hotly-tipped emerging talent and exciting cross genre artists, with a programme that truly brings something for everyone. Attracting not just music fans, the festival includes vibrant market stalls
Sunny Side Up 2016 : A World-Class Line-Up
Two of Indonesia’s leading entertainment brands, Potato Head and Ismaya Live, collaborate again for the third annual Sunny Side Up Tropical Festival, with the event now taking place over two days at the Potato Head Beach Club in Seminyak. PTT Family, the acclaimed hospitality and entertainment group behind the iconic Potato Head Beach Club in
A New Initiative: Feeding Bali Dogs, Reducing Food Waste
The Platinum Team from both The ONE Legian and Hotel Vila Lumbung has announced a new partnership that is offering an eco-friendly, edible leftover food donation for Bali dogs. The team successfully delivered their first lot of leftovers to the “I Love Bali Dogs” Organization at Seminyak Dog Shelter last month. The mission of this
Life on Bali Coasts Through a Lens
The coasts of Bali are celebrated for their vibrant life in the fishermen villages, the breathtaking colourful skies during sunsets especially on the south coast, the serene, secret beaches that beg to be explored by responsible travellers, and the some of the best surfs in the world that lure many experienced surfers to ride them.
The Five Best Around Ubud Town
Variety is the spice of life around Ubud and even though the trend is moving towards raw and vegan, or worse, raw vegan, there is still plenty of choice for delicious food as well. Here we check five of the best, all completely different. Whether you are staying in Ubud, or making a day visit,
The Power of Perspective
On July 24, Casa Luna, Ubud, will launch the Lensa Masyarakat Nusantara (LMN) photography exhibition showcasing up to 70 images from their first project with the East Bali Marine Conser-vation Program. Based on Photovoices International, the photos are a powerful collection of visual documenta-tion from the coastal areas of Amed and Tulamben, East Bali, and
World Chaine Day
This dinner was the celebration of World Chaine Day and was held at Sip. Located on the main street in Seminyak, Bali and being Saturday, the coming and going of curious tourists, party goers and other Saturday night revellers added to the excitement and anticipation of this special dinner. Guest were greeted with champagne and
