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Two household names in Indonesia’s cultural landscape – celebrated Indonesian musician, Indra Lesmana, and award-winning Nusa Dua resort, The Apurva Kempinski Bali – have come together to launch Swara Apurva, a musical composition inspired by the sacred Balinese philosophy of Dewata Nawa Sanga. Deep-rooted in Bali’s spiritual traditions, this unique collaboration embodies the significant essence

In honour of the annual Earth Day, commemorated on April 22 every year, The Meru Sanur and Bali Beach Hotel, The Heritage Collection, invited The Heritage Associates to conserve the Earth’s legacy with a tree planting initiative. This year’s Earth Day fell on Tuesday, 22 April 2025, and in honour of the annual event held

It has been a century since the Dutch shipping line ‘Koninklijke Paketvaart- Maatschappij’ (KPM) initiated its weekly steamship route between Bali and major Dutch East Indies cities, setting in motion events that would stamp the island as a ‘tourist destination’. Since 1924, tourism has played an essential role in shaping the Bali of today –economically,

This 24 May to 14 June 2025, a special exhibition unfolds at ARMA Museum, Ubud, celebrating one hundred years of Walters Spies in Bali. ROOTS revolves around the impact of the most significant foreign artists and figures, whose work and influence has shaped Bali to this day, but it also explores the postcolonial legacy over

Exciting news comes from Atlas Pearls as they reopen their North Bali showroom, welcoming guests to a newly refurbished space that offers a fresh look and immersive way to experience the artistry behind eco-farming South Sea pearls. To commemorate the reopening, Atlas Pearls is expanding its renowned pearl farm tours, inviting guests to catch a

Distinguished for its simple sophistication, Dialoog Hotels has touched down in Bali with the opening of Dialoog Seminyak, marking its first property on the island. Designed for modern travellers, the four-star resort hotel provides a trendy escape where guests can fully immerse themselves in the island life amidst Bali’s popular tourist destinations. Nestled along the

Bali’s globally renowned homegrown jewellery brand, John Hardy, celebrates a historical milestone in 2025: its 50th anniversary. Creative Chairman Reed Krakoff takes John Hardy’s legacy into the next 50 years with commemorative collections and the brand retrospective in Bali. Celebrating this momentous occasion, the brand has launched the commemorative Icon 50 and Spear 50 anniversary

From 30 May to 1 June 2025, Ubud Food Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with the theme ‘Heritage’ to highlight Indonesia’s rich food culture and traditions. From talks and tours to workshops and dinners, get ready to taste, learn and experience the flavours of the archipelago. Heritage is not about the past, it is about

The upcoming Elixir Festival celebrates the launch of a bold new book, ‘Return with Elixir’ by Dr. Miles Neale, alongside a month of events centred on global wisdom and inner alchemy. This May, seekers from around the world are invited to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery, spiritual renewal and insight as Dr. Miles

Savaya Bali continues to make its mark as a leading lifestyle and entertainment venue, as they have been named the #1 Club in Asia for the second consecutive year, and have risen to the #6 Club in the World by DJ Mag’s coveted annual Top 100 Clubs list, one of the industry’s most esteemed global

A new spirit has been born, distilled deep in Bali’s central highlands, in a region tucked between the island’s three majestic volcanoes. The aptly-named Three Peaks presents a signature take on the classic London dry gin, with seven blended botanicals that give this spirit its bespoke flair and identity. A London dry is the backbone

Beautiverse, a three-day beauty and wellness event, will soon debut in Bali in May. The event is set to redefine beauty, wellness innovation, and sustainability through transformative experiences. With the growing excitement of manifesting Bali as a medical tourism destination, the three-day Beautiverse is set to engage communities in a series of events. Designed to