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Editorial
Everything we are watching in editorial — reviewed and kept current.
Manik Jiwa Dance
Manik Jiwa Dance by Seka Gong Kebyar Manggeh Jayengrat blends Baris-inspired choreography, Balinese leadership philosophy, and vibrant gamelan music.
Balinese Architecture: A World of Order & Harmony
Balinese architecture reflects Hindu cosmology, harmonising man, God & nature with tripartite order and orientation to sacred Mount Agung.
Tenganan Turns it On
In Tenganan Village, visitors witness double ikat weaving, vibrant festivals, trance dances, and local delicacies like babi guling and sate.
Banyan Trees and the Cult of Ancestors
The banyan tree has become a favourite symbol of Indonesian political lore. On account of its multitudinous roots growing into a single trunk,
Bali's Traditional Sports : Racing Bulls & Flying Kites
Explore Bali’s traditional sports—from thrilling Makepung buffalo races and giant Layangan kites to Mepantigan mud wrestling, full of culture and skill.
The Royal Politics of Leftover Food in Bali
It would be interesting to make a survey, and hence know for sure, what you readers really know of Balinese cuisine. Excuse my arrogance, but I am pretty sure that many of you, when thinking of Balinese cuisine, have something in mind that did not exist forty years ago.
Scholars of Sustenance: Reducing Bali's Food Waste
Whilst one-third of all leftover food in the world is rotting in landfills, one organisation in Bali has decided make a change, tackling this global issue at a local, manageable scale with the aim of building momentum and making meaningful impact.
Boys will be Girls
The Maestro, AA Gede Bagus Mandera Earawan famous dancer, and choreographer extraordinaire, had invited us to come along and see his troupe of male legong dancers perform their intriguing version of Bali’s most iconic dance.
Cultural Nights at the Ubud Palace
Puri Saren Ubud, popularly known as the Ubud Palace, is the witness of all changes that has been through by this artistic village
What does Arjuna's Path to Enlightenment Have to do With World Peace?
Arjuna Wiwaha the aim is to teach the audience how to achieve enlightenment while fulfilling one’s duties as a citizen.
The Magic of Finding Love in Bali
In Bali, magic finds its way into the intricacies of love and romance. Can't get a girl or guy to love you? Oh, there are ways around that on the island...
Art Bali - The Premiere Event to Position Bali on the Global Art Map
Art Bali and ArtJog place Indonesia on the global art map, showcasing contemporary talent, fostering culture, and driving creative economy growth.