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Editorial
Everything we are watching in editorial — reviewed and kept current.
Kaja, Bali's True North | Episode 3
Discover the meaning of north (Kaja) in Bali, where orientation toward Mount Agung reflects spirituality in Balinese culture and architecture.
Co-Quarantine Cuddles: Best Tales of Love and Romance in Movies
Get your popcorn and blankets, and get ready for some co-quarantine cuddles with the best tales of love and romance in movies.
Keeping the Balance in Bali | Episode 2
Explore how Balinese Hindu view and manage disasters, and the role of ceremonies in maintaining balance in Episode 2 of NOW! Bali Podcast.
Jero Gede Mecaling, Spreader of Death & Disease | Episode 1
Dive into Bali’s myths with The NOW! Bali Podcast Ep.1, exploring Jero Gede Mecaling, culture, folklore, and untold stories of the island.
Music & Conflict: Songs That Helped Soldiers Through Hard Times
Vietnam War songs were more than protest—they gave soldiers solace, hope, and connection, echoing as timeless anthems for today’s struggles.
Add Colour to Life at Home: Wes Anderson Masterpieces You Must Watch
Self-quarantine life at home for weeks on end can become tedious, why not brighten up your days with the colourful world of Wes Anderson's movies.
Kecak, Bali's Fire Dance
Bali is filled with dances, but none are more popular than the exciting Kecak, the Bali fire dance on the cliff of Uluwatu.
The Kekebyaran Purancak Dance of West Bali
Purancak Dance from Jembrana tells the epic clash between Dang Hyang Nirartha and King Rangsasa through vibrant Kekebyaran dance and gamelan.
Nyepi Kasa : A Second Nyepi at Buahan Village
In Buahan village, locals observe Nyepi Kasa, a rare second Day of Silence with rituals to ward off misfortune and honor the gods.
Paon: The Philosophy of the Balinese Kitchen
The kitchen or paon is situated southerly, associated with Brahma the god of fire whose territory belongs in the south.
Canang Sari : Bali's Daily Offering
Canang sari, Bali’s daily Hindu offering, embodies gratitude and devotion with symbolic colors, flowers, and incense carrying prayers to the divine.
Complexities of the Banjar Community in the Modern World
Balinese communal life thrives on banjar traditions and rituals, yet tourism pressures challenge togetherness. Leaders seek balance and solutions.
Holy Offerings: The Real Life Practice of 'Yadnya'
Bali’s Nunas Sabeh Mapag Toya ritual seeks rain and balance, as young farmers replant banyan trees to address water scarcity amid tourism growth.
Prana Bhawa : A Dance for the Energy of Life
Prana Bhawa by Seka Gong Kebyar Manggeh Jayengrat at Bali Art Festival blends Balinese dance, gamelan, and Mahabharata stories to showcase vital energy.
Sandya Gita : A Dance for Nirartha the Travelling Sage
Purwa Nirartha Sandya Gita at Bali Arts Festival blends choir, dance, and gamelan to tell Dang Hyang Nirartha’s temple story in Balinese Kidung.
Balinese "Pilgrims" on the Quest for Holy Water
Bali’s rituals honor water and fire, linking ecology, fertility, and spirituality through holy water, temple ceremonies, and ancestral traditions.
Everyday Plastic in Bali
Exploring plastic’s impact from daily use to ocean pollution, and how Bali’s Tri Hita Karana philosophy inspires harmony with the environment.