Balinese calendar
Bali has such a unique and special culture, rooted very deeply into the daily life of not only…
Do’s and don’ts in Bali
Volunteering abroad in Bali at Volunteer Programs Bali means getting to know a new culture. Being surrounded by…
Living with a Balinese family while volunteering in Bali.
When you become a volunteer at Volunteer Programs Bali you are not only becoming part of our VP…
Local kids going around the village with the barong
Every 210 days we celebrate Galungan and Kuningan here in Bali. During this special time, you will see…
A complete guide for going to a Balinese temple
When you are in Bali, you can’t help but notice all the different temples. Bali is called the…
Balinese offerings
When you are in Bali, there is no doubt about the fact that you see offerings everywhere you…
The Balinese Barong
One of Bali’s famous symbols is the Barong. If you google ‘Bali’, a picture of the Barong will…
Ogoh-Ogoh: the night before Nyepi
The night before Nyepi, Balinese New Year, is one of the most special nights in Bali and if…
Nyepi 2020
If you are in Bali this week, you might have heard about this already; Nyepi Day. In a…
17th August - Independence Day. But what is it really all about?
Can you imagine how lucky you are if you are in Indonesia on the 17th of August? This…