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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’.

“Sang gunung menyerahkan jejaknya ke laut”, exhibits an alternative approach to historical archive, Bali’s historical political violence, colonialism, and global tourism through a video art exhibition  On 11 August 2023, CushCush Gallery Bali officially opened the solo art exhibition “Sang gunung menyerahkan jejaknya ke laut” (The mountain gives way to the sea), featuring the selected

From 26 August – 16 September, the Indonesian art platform Cakravala will be presenting a group art exhibition at TITIK Dua Ubud, titled ‘Mythos: Reimagining the Myths of Our Homeland’. Storytelling plays a vital role in Indonesian culture. Originating as an oral tradition, storytellers narrated folktales and mythological figures which were then passed down through

August is a special month for Indonesia, as the nation commemorates its Independence Day on 17 August. This year will be the 78th year of independence and to celebrate, The Apurva Kempinski Bali presents the Powerful Indonesia Festival, a showcase of art, literature, music, fashion, craftsmanship and culture through a series of events throughout the

Encompassing two hectares of AYANA Bali’s vast 90-hectare integrated resort, the reconceptualised AYANA Farm has reopened following months of production system and infrastructure improvements. As an organic sanctuary and educational centre that provides the resort with its wide-ranging high-quality produce, AYANA Farm allows guests to partake in traditional sustainable farming methods. The reimagined edible botanical

After two months of intense competition, Battle of the Baristas 2023, Indonesia’s biggest sustainable and plant-based barista competition crowned its winner during the grand finale event on Friday, 21 July 2023 at Expat. Roasters Surabaya. Following the first online round of the competition on 15 May 2023 and the live semi-finals round which took place

Mamaka by Ovolo’s premier rooftop pool club, Kuta Social Club, reaches a new milestone as they celebrate their first anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, Kuta Social Club is pulling out all the stops as they present Summer Solstice Fest 2023, a three-day event full of festivities. Taking place from 25 to 27 August 2023, Summer

This August marks the official opening of the highly-anticipated new area at Waterbom Bali, Oasis Gardens, welcoming four new thrilling slides, a new restaurant and an inviting lagoon pool. Since it opened in 1993, this tropical waterpark has retained its reputation as a family-favourite destination in Bali, and what better way to celebrate their 30th