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Saturday, January 1 2022, signified a historic day in Bali with the opening ceremony of the Bali Poleng 2022 movement. The event officially opened the island-wide collective prayer and Kul-Kul sounding which took place January 2, 2022. It was attended by 108 Bajra (Priests Association), heads of the MDA (Majelis Desa Adat, or Village Assembly

Part of their on-going efforts to encourage the continued use of the Balinese language, the foundation BASABali organises regular writing contests inviting Balinese to freely and honestly express themselves across a range of topics. In the latest campaign, they ask millienals to answer the question: What should the government do to evoke and sustain the

Following on from our ‘A Creative Bali Weekend’ (4-5 Dec) article last week, this week we invite you to explore the more culture-focused happenings around the island. Of course, art and culture often intersect, and many of some of week’s events continue to be relevant to this week and the week’s ahead. So don’t forget

A collective of Balinese high priests under the organisation 108 Bajra have organised a campaign inviting all religions and residents across the island to join in prayer at the beginning of 2022. The event, named Bali Poleng, aims to uplift the spiritual atmosphere in light of the pandemic, raising hopes and creating a sense of

After a month-long fundraising campaign organised by the Marriott International hotels in Indonesia, the hospitality group donated IDR 56,031,255 (or AUD 5,366) to one of the island’s most respected charitable organisations, Bali Children Foundation. The fundraising was a continuation of Marriott Asia Pacific’s annual program, ‘Run to Give’, which normally invites participants to join an

An all-day destination has opened up on Bali’s south coast. Lining the white sand shores of Melasti Beach, a stunning beachfront that sits at the bottom of one of the most dramatic headlands of the island, Tropical Temptation Beach Club – previously known as Cattamaran Beach Club – is ready to welcome leisure seekers across

The John Hardy Boutique and Gallery at Seminyak has several exciting things lined up for you as they proudly debut Artisan by Nature, an exhibition created by Bali-based artisans, Make A Scene – A Leaf Creation Studio, along with the launching of a new lunch menu at their signature The Long Table dining experience. Artisan

After a year and half of looking after 30 critically-endangered Sumatran elephants, the Mason Elephant Park has created a dedicated non-profit, Save Bali Elephants, in hopes that people in Bali and around the world can help to support their continued efforts. The Mason Elephant Park has been a favourite destination for Bali visitors since it

Inspirational and positive news has come for Bali at the end of October 2021, with CNN announcing that I Made Janur Yasa, the Balinese founder of Plastic Exchange, has been nominated as one of the Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2021. In the year and a half the pandemic has persisted, Bali’s almost decimated tourist

On Thursday 28 October 2021, the official opening of ARTCanggu took place at Hotel Tugu Bali, launching the first series of a Balinese contemporary arts and culture exhibition in support of local artists and their arts.  The launch of ARTCanggu is a pivotal moment in Balinese art development, as its opening ceremony marked important partnerships

Food connoisseurs on the island will be ecstatic to know that there’s a new kid on the Ubud block as The Suku Bali opens its doors to the public. Focusing on a unique farm-to-table concept, this new dining destination presents guests with affordable international culinary offerings and beverages using locally sourced ingredients in a warm

“My name is Buta Krimi. I am the carrier of disease!” Screams the giant worm through its huge mouth full of teeth. “I suck in human energy through my spit. The dirtier the human environment, the greater my power!”  This is an excerpt from the latest edition of Luh Ayu Manik Mas, a superhero book