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Editorial
Everything we are watching in editorial — reviewed and kept current.
Pawintenan: The Sacred Balinese Initiation
The Pawintenan ritual or ceremony is an important initiation in Bali, especially for holy workers, but it takes many interesting forms.
Music, Environment and Activism in Bali feat. Ewa Wojkowska & Robi Navicula | Episode 19
Explore Bali’s music, environmental activism & plastic pollution with Ewa Wojkowska & Robi Navicula on NOW! Bali Podcast Episode 19.
How Balinese Dance Has Changed Over the Last 50 Years
Balinese dance has changed over the years, but how exactly? And what does the future hold for this unique performance art of Bali?
The Changing Relationship Between the Balinese and their Environment
Eric Buvelot & Jean Couteau explore 50 years of change in Bali, from harmony with nature to modern shifts, tracing culture, society & ecology.
Explaining Bali's Subak System (and Why Rice Fields are Cultural Landscapes)
Subak a socio-cultural water-sharing system that is responsible for the fertile harvests of Bali’s rice fields.
Agama Tirta : Bali's Religion of Water | Episode 17
Agama Tirta is Bali's religion of water, what it was called before it became 'Hindu Dharma', because of how important water is.
Understanding Bali : An Introduction to the Island of the Gods | Episode 16
Explore Bali’s unique culture, history, and Hindu heritage in Episode 16 of NOW! Bali’s podcast, the Island of the Gods revealed.
The Evolution of Balinese Religion
Explore 50 years of change in Bali with Eric Buvelot & Jean Couteau, revealing how Balinese religion blends ancestor worship, nature cults, and Hinduism.
Arak Jung : An Ancient Balinese Tradition of Herbal Healing
Taru Jagat revives Bali’s arak jung tradition, blending ancestral herbal remedies with modern craft to celebrate health, heritage, and culture.
Puppet Masters and the Power of Myth | Episode 15
Explore Bali’s wayang kulit and the dalang’s role in sharing myths, morals, and epic stories in Episode 15 of NOW! Bali Podcast.
Jean-Philippe Haure’s Quest for Beauty
Jean-Philippe Haure is one such artist. A sensitive and gentle being, hisprowess comes alive in magnificent paintings that combine vibrant abstract
Penjor – Question Marks Against the Sky
In times of ceremony in Bali you will see many penjor bamboo poles lining the street. They might be beuatiful decoration, but what are they for?
How the Old Balinese 'Experience' Time | Episode 13
Explore how older Balinese perceive time differently in Episode 13 of NOW! Bali Podcast, reflecting culture, memory, and life’s rhythms.
The Quarantini : A Cocktail for Covid Times
The Quarantini blends vodka or gin with honey and lemon, a fun twist on the Martini that rose to fame during quarantine times.
Sing-A-Long: Best Musical Films of the 21st Century
For this week’s Must-Watch Movies, we share the greatest musical films with the most show-stopping duets and magical dance sequences of the 21st century!
Udeng : The Traditional Headdress of Balinese Men
Udeng, Balinese traditional headdress, symbolizes mind focus, dharma over adharma, and Hindu Tri Murti, worn in ceremonies with sacred meaning.
From the Pages to the Screen: Best Film Adaptations Based on Books
Some of the greatet films ever made are adapted from books. This week, we share with you some of the greatest film adaptations based on books.
Exploring Art in Bali, feat. Richard Horstman
Explore Bali’s vibrant art scene with Richard Horstman as he traces its history, current landscape, and future growth on the global stage.