NOW Bali Editorial Team
Piodalan Ceremony At The 101 Bali Legian
As in previous years, The 1O1 Bali Legian held their annual temple festival, the Piodalan ceremony, last month. The ceremony is usually held in March, or in reference to the Balinese calendar falls on the PurnamakeSanga day (9th Full Moon of the Balinese Calendar). Piodalan is a religious ceremony that is related to the birth
Margarita Madness at The Holy Crab Bali
Following its successful opening, The Holy Crab recently introduced several additions to its bar menu, including an array of distinctive margaritas.
A New Look for Novotel Nusa Dua
Novotel Nusa Dua, an award-winning resort found in the Bali Tourism Development Complex (BTDC), has begun 2015 with a brand new face-lift.
Escape The Silence Nyepi Promotions
This year Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence which marks the beginning of
Making Bali Plastic Free
Sisters Isabel and Melati Wijsen are on a mission to ban the use, sale and production of plastic in their home island, Bali. Their campaign Bye Bye Plastic Bags has caught the attention of the likes of Ban Ki-Moon and Jane Goodall, and has been key in increasing awareness around garbage disposal. We spoke with
Beauty Pageants in Paradise
Balinese in classical dance costumes fl ung fl owers at Dewa Baruna, God of the Oceans, co-opted for the occasion, as she-males on pontoons in digga-digga-do-do jungle costumes twirled fl aming batons. It was what the Indians call Caca-phoney, but with greased loins It is amazing what passes for a ceremony in New Age Bali,
Trans Resort Bali Opens in The Heart of Seminyak
A luxurious addition to Bali’s tourist scene, The Trans Resort Bali comes in as a new, shining gem in popular Seminyak. Extending the success of The Trans Luxury Hotel Bandung, this newly built Bali branch blends traditional Indonesian style with contemporary design, promising the island’s holiday goers a truly unique destination. Guests will enter through
The Stones Celebrates International Women’d Day 2015
Since 1911, International Women’s Day (IWD) has been celebrated every 8th of March, with thousands of events taking place to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. Organizations, governments, charities, educational institutions, women’s groups, corporations and the media celebrate the special day. As various organizations identify their own International Women’s Day themes, specific
Save Hundreds Of Dollars On Your Next Visit To Bali
There’s a brand new Membership Card program for those enjoying the sunshine, relaxation and decadence of Bali. The membership card offers exclusive discounts and deals to premium partners ranging from hotels, villas, restaurants, cafés, bars, spas, and activities. With over 100 premium partners offering discounts to Back In Bali members this is a must have
Luxurious Balinese Hospitality at Karang Putih
Sitting on the edge of the breathtaking cliff in Pandawa Beach, Ungasan, Villa KarangPutih is an enchanting, secluded oasis that offers 180 degrees of ocean views. Occupying 13,500 square meters of land, KarangPutih houses three luxury villas with sophisticated interior design, fully equipped kitchen, private swimming pools and a private butler service. This extravagant property
Easter Sunday At Double-six Rooftop
After a massively successful New Year’s Day party, the Double-Six Rooftop has now secured the acts for their next big party on Easter Sunday! Sunday 5th April will see massive DJs Roger Sanchez, Riva Starr, D. Ramirez, and Carl Kennedy rocking the house. Despite its recent opening, this Double-Six Luxury Hotel venue has now become
Bali Welcomes the Day of Silence
Bali is at present busy preparing yet another festivity in welcoming the Lunar (Saka) New Year, known as Nyepi, which according to the Balinese calendar system will fall this March 21. Nyepi is the most unique festival ever held in Bali, for the whole island will experience total silence for 24 straight hours. However, the
“Synthethic Minds” at VIN+ Mezzanine Art Space
This March 11th, VIN+ Seminyak Bali is hosting the arts of Landriati (Bali) and Ronald Singer (USA). The two artists will be showcasing their best and extravagant creations in paintings, which are available for sale and on display at the Mezzanine Art Space of VIN+ Seminyak Bali from March 11th until May 6th. The grand
