Dressing Up Balinese Style
Dress make the man. You know that Bali is rich in culture when you see how beautifully the…
Remembering Balinese Heroes
While there are many heroes and anti-heroes in Balinese legends and folklore (like the legendary Rama and…
Bali Folk Stories: Siap Selem, the Black Hen
Travellers to Bali are no strangers to roosters and hens. Clucking and cockadoodling all day long, chickens are…
Balinese Folk Stories: Pan Balang Tamak
He is witty, he is uncanny. Some might say he’s crazy, others might say he’s just a lazy…
Bali Folk Stories: Kebo Iwa and Lake Batur
Visitors to Bali often recognize Lake Batur as a beautiful lake in the centre of Bali, but very…
Bali Folk Stories: How the Island was Created
It is no argument that Bali is indeed a beautiful island with its picturesque landscapes and a rich,…
Saraswati day for knowledge
Saturday the 25th of June 2016 was an important day in Bali. This day is called ‘Saraswati Day’…
National Bahasa Indonesia Month
Every October, the Indonesian government celebrates National Bahasa Indonesia and Literature Month (Bulan Bahasa) as a way to…
Getting Hitched the Balinese Way
The best event in the life of a Balinese is the day when a Balinese man finally weds…
Flowers of Bali: Red Hibiscus
The red hibiscus is a common flower in Bali and is often used as a symbol for many…