Uniquely Ubud: Living in an International Melting Pot
In March 2017, Bali was named TripAdvisor’s #1 Destination in the World - its no secret that people…
Beyond Volunteering: Cultural Exchange
When you volunteer at Volunteer Programs Bali, you won’t get to just teach English, but you are also…
Cremation for Anik’s mother
Life cycle rites are very important moments for the Balinese. It starts with ceremonies for an unborn baby…
Mass cremation in the village
Life cycle rites are very important moments for the Balinese. It starts with ceremonies for an unborn baby…
VP Bali and traditional Balinese clothes
In Bali there is no day going by without a ceremony somewhere. It can be a temple ceremony,…
Megibung, the Tradition of Eating from the Same Plate
The Balinese are a friendly folk with a strong sense of community. In fact, in some places the…
Tooth Filing, A Rite of Passage
When a Balinese youth reaches adolescence they have to undergo one of the most important rites of passage:…
Sacred Dances of Bali
With Bali being a culturally-rich island that it is there are no shortages of art. The Balinese excel…
Tumpek Kandang, The Celebration of Animals
Being an agricultural community the Balinese regard anything that helps them in farming highly. That includes livestock and…
Ritual Dances of Bali
The Balinese believe that their creativity and ingenuity are gifts from the benevolent god; therefore, what they create,…