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Following the successful debut of the ‘Indonesia, The Land of Art’ exhibition last month, The Apurva Kempinski Bali proudly unveils the second phase of its live art studio exhibitions with ‘Indonesia, The Land of Art Volume II’. The inspiring and spectacular event is part of the resort’s Powerful Indonesia Festival, in collaboration with the Bali-based

Bali-based hospitality group, Jeevawasa, expands its portfolio of leisure hotels and resorts with the newly-opened Adiwanan Kamania. Tucked amidst verdant tropical surroundings and lush rice fields, the new resort provides an idyllic retreat for those in search of solitude. Located in Tegallalang, a short drive from central Ubud, Adiwana Kamania officially opened its doors in

Before we welcome the forthcoming festive season of giving, how about participating in a fun event in the spirit of giving back to the community? Mark your calendars for Saturday, 21 October 2023, as Marriott International in Bali proudly welcomes the return of its yearly “Road to Give” charity run. Organised by the Marriot Business

Sculpting the Giant is the first feature-length documentary film produced by Seeds Motion production house from Bandung, directed by young director duo, Banu Wirandoko and Rheza Arden Wiguna. The documentary film which chronicles the nearly three-decade-long construction of Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK), the tallest statue of a Hindu deity and the tallest statue in Indonesia,

ULTRA Beach Bali, one of the biggest annual music festivals is set to make its return in 2023! This year, the highly anticipated event will take place high on the perch of the Jimbaran lifestyle and leisure destination, Locca Sea House. ULTRA Beach, the tropical waterfront festival concept by the globally renowned ULTRA Worldwide brand

Bali Island School announces superb results for their International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme students and shares their latest upgraded school facilities as they start the new academic year. As one of the premier international schools on the island, Bali Island School offers a top-level education. The school implements the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum through the student’s

The highly-anticipated annual Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF) 2023 is set to make its return this 18-22 October 2023. This year’s event is a special one as it marks the 20th anniversary edition of the festival with the theme being ‘Atita, Wartamana, Anagata: Past, Present and Future’. The festival, organised by the foundation Yayasan

On 16 and 17 September 2023, you’re invited to take part in a community initiative to raise funds for mental health services here in Bali. The Shuffle and Strides 24-hour Lapathon Fundraiser 2023, powered by Cross Hotels and Resorts, will take place at Finns Recreation Club, Berawa, and is set to be an inspiring challenge

NOW! Bali recently launched Volume 3 of its annual publication series, TIMELESS Bali. This limited-edition magazine focuses on the elements of Bali that are considered to be ‘timeless’, with an editorial focus on the history, culture and nature of the island. The series began in 2021, during the pandemic, as a way to share and

Padma Resort Legian returns with yet another exciting entry in their Padma Musical Concert series. Their upcoming event will surely pique the interest of the most discerning jazz connoisseurs as internationally-acclaimed, Grammy-nominated and Bali-born jazz pianist, Joey Alexander is set to perform as a musical trio, Joey Alexander & Friends. The limited two-night concert will

At 4.30 am on Sunday, 27 August 2023, the starting gun for Maybank Marathon 2023 will fire, officially marking the beginning of the 12th annual running competition that has, for many, become reason alone to visit the island. Taking place in Gianyar, around the Bali Safari & Marine Park, the Maybank Marathon is the first

On 11 August 2023, The Apruva Kempinski Bali launched ‘Indonesia, The Land of Art’ exhibition, the opening event for their Powerful Indonesia Festival, celebrating the country’s independence. As part of the Powerful Indonesia Festival, The Apurva Kempinski Bali is collaborating with Kita Art Friends, a Bali-based art community, to present ‘Indonesia: The Land of Art’.