MANIS KUNINGAN Manis Kuningan is the day after Kuningan where people spend their time with their family and loved ones, mostly in their hometown. Pretty similar to Manis Kuningan, there are no religious ceremonies during this day yet you can most certainly notice the festivity and more colorful version of the island ...
KUNINGAN Kuningan is the day that marks the end of the festive season on the island. On this day, ceremonies and rituals are held in the temples to pay respect to the ancestors who are leaving to return to their own world. The ceremonies are colorful, soulful and pretty similar to Galungan in most ways. Rituals for the same ...
Manis Galungan is the day right after Galungan, normally spent enjoying a day out with the family. There are no specific rituals or temple ceremonies on this day, but you can totally notice that it is holiday season marked by the streets will be flooded by happy families off to a picnic, beach, family visit or anything fun really, that the ...
The gamelan is the Balinese orchestra that can be heard as a tribute to the Gods and deified ancestors in temple ceremonies, weddings, cremations, family temple ceremonies and procession. There are more than twenty different types of gamelan, each with their own traditions, repertoire, social and religious ...
Born in 1895 in Holland, Johan Rudolf Bonnet became one of Bali’s most influential foreign artists. He first heard of Bali from W.O.J. Nieuwenkamp. He came to Bali in 1929, soon became fascinated by Balinese culture and quickly decided to stay. He became, along with Walter Spies and Gusti Nyoman Lempad, a founder of the Pita Maha Art ...
Eka Dasa Rudra is a series of processions, ceremonies, and sacrifices held every 100 years at Pura Besakih, the "mother temple" of Bali. Unfortunately, this magnificent ceremony is also a painful memory for Balinese people: On March 17, 1963, the Eka Dasa Rudra was under way when Agung catastrophically erupted and killed more ...
This ceremony honors Batari Dewi Saraswati, wife of Brahma, goddess of arts, knowledge and science. Saraswati rules the intellectual and creative realm, and is the patron goddess of libraries and schools. Balinese Hindus believe that knowledge is an essential medium to achieve the goal of life as a human being. This ceremony celebrates the ...
Nyepi is a Hindu Day of Silence or the Hindu New Year in the Balinese Saka calendar. The largest celebrations are held in Bali as well as in Balinese Hindu communities around Indonesia. Preparation for Nyepi begins about one month before especially with the building of Ogooh-Ogooh, giant representation of evil spirits. The tension becomes ...
Ceremonies are at the center of the spiritual life of Balinese people. You will often hear people say there is never a day in Bali without a ceremony, which is quite true. You will feel the spiritual rhythm in a constant celebration of life and nature by which Balinese people live their daily lives. Balinese views on religion are very tolerant ...
Taman Ayun Temple is a landmark in the village of Mengwi, Badung regency, which is also known as the Royal Temple of Mengwi. It is one of the most known and important temples on the island. This temple complex displays incredible traditional architectural features, made even more charming by the extensive garden landscapes and ponds. ...
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Still mingling in the indie music scene of Bali and still totally enjoying the process of exploring the talents presented in the island's bands! This week, we've decided to stay local and we're excited for you to catch up OR discover (depending on whether you've heard of these guys yet) Alison Rock! Alison Rock is a...
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