March 7, 2024 Melasti Ceremony is a Hindu religious ceremony to purify Bhuana Alit (small world) and Bhuana Agung (the universe), held as one of the rituals to welcome Nyepi Day (the Balinese New Year). This ceremony is performed with a parade procession followed by thousands of Balinese Hindu, bringing all the ceremony ...
March 8, 2024 Ngerupuk is one of Balinese sacred Ceremony, held in order to drive away Evil, following a Mecaru Ceremony. This ceremony is usually held on the day before Nyepi. Ngerupuk consists of several different acts. Spreading rice, smoking the house and yards, lighting up firecrackers around the house as ...
Tenganan is one Bali's ancient villages known for its unique features. One of them is Mekare-Kare also known as Pandan War, which is a self explanatory term, expect for the fact that it is of course not an actual war. Though it is not an actual war, it does involve blood, but the spiritual mysterious aspect of the ritual cause no men to feel ...
In the aftermath of the death of young Kim Eun Sol, 17, as a result of bag snatching while on motorbike, expatriates, locals and authorities have met to address the issue of safety in southern Bali. Following these recent rise in robberies and assaults targeting mostly women and elderly, the community have held several meetings ...
Ngerupuk is one of Balinese sacred Ceremony, held in order to drive away Evil, following a Mecaru Ceremony. This ceremony is usually held on the day before Nyepi. Ngerupuk consists of several different acts. Spreading rice, smoking the house and yards, lighting up firecrackers around the house as well as both the front and backyard, ...
Narmada Park, located in the village of Lembuah, Narmada district, West Lombok, was once known as the relaxation place of the royal family during the 18th century. The place covers about 2 hectares and was built in 1727 by the king of Mataram, Anak Agung Ngurah Karangasem. Aside from being the getaway spot for the royals, this place's main ...
The Barong dance is also a story of Good overcoming Evil. The Barong, mythical creature, protector of good (embodied by two dancer in a costume), fights Rangda, the evil Lord of Darkness. The tale is told by a dance rythmed to the sound of a Gamelan gorchestra. As the fight goes on, supporters of Barong, a group of men armed with Kris, try ...
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 ...
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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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