Pura Gaduh Temple: Home of a Giant’s Head
Kept in one of the towers of Pura Gaduh in Blahbatuh is a statue of a giant, which legend says had parts chopped off as a peace offering to ease the tension between the...
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Meru Towers: The Principle Shrine of a Temple
When you travel around Bali and witness the many temples scattered on the island, you will notice some very distinct architectural features. When it comes to the larger temples, the most impressive feature you...
Skulls and Bones in Trunyan Village
In one of Bali’s most isolated corners, at the edge of Lake Batur, stands a village home to Bali’s ‘original’ people. Here, in Trunyan, skulls line the sides of the unique burial ground, where...
Legong Jobog – Balinese Tale of Subali & Sugriwa
Culture | Written By, Kartika D. Suardana | April 15th, 2020 Legong etymology means a beautiful series of body movements, ordance, that is accompanied by agong, Balinese traditional music instrument. There are various kinds...
Widow Sacfrifices and other Suicides in Bali
Culture | Written By, Jean Couteau | January 25th, 2020 It is a mistake to think that only bearded men with gleaming eyes seek ‘paradise’ by blowing themselves up in the middle of a...
Sandya Gita Kotamaning Bayu
A loud cheer erupted as the master of ceremony completed his introduction for the next performance. It was an exciting evening at the Bali Art Festival, as the dance troupe of Badung regency was...
The Philosophy of the Barong Dance
Culture | Written By, Kartika D. Suardana | January 23rd, 2020 The Balinese believe that we were born with suka duka lara pati, which means that in life we go through happiness and sadness,...
Candra Metu : Appreciation Event for Bali’s Legendary Dancer
Ni Ketut Arini is one of Bali’s living dance legends. For over 60 years she has graced stages all over the world with her movements, perfecting the Balinese art form and mesmerising all that...
Sandya Gita : A Dance for Nirartha the Travelling Sage
Thousands of eyes peered down onto the stage. The audience’s applause thundered as a choir group made their entrance. As their voices rose up, a cheer broke out. The troop performing were Kerta Mangeswari...
Mural Fest 2019 : A Graffiti and Mural Competition
Art & Culture Calling all artists! It’s time to get those paint brushes and spray cans out for what is going to be Bali’s coolest mural and Graffiti Competition. Mural Fest 2019 , organised...
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