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Puppet Master Made Sukadana: Bending Traditions to Preserve Them
The puppet master, known as a dalang, have a revered role in Balinese society. Made Sukadana shares how he has kept this art from fading.
Fena Evans: Empowering Young Women in Bali
Fena Evans is Executive Director of ROLE Foundation, under which the Bali WISE (Women of Indonesia Skills Education) program runs.
SoleFamily Bali’s Mission to Open a Pioneering Outreach Centre in North Bali
Solemen Indonesia has undergone a name change – Yayasan SoleFamily Bali, as the team now provide care for over 800 families.
I Made Bandem: Bali’s Effervescent Dance Maestro & International Cultural Ambassador
I Made Bandem is a dancer, author, scholar and celebrated ambassador of Bali's performing arts who just published 'Masks of Bali'...
Mission Paws’ible: For the Love of Dogs
Driven by their love of animals, Mission Paws’ible has been, well, on a mission to change the fate of Bali’s many uncared-for cats and dogs.
Nurturing the Next Generation of Indonesian Coffee Farmers
After losing his tourism job during the pandemic, Mika returned to his village in Bali and discovered coffee farming as a rewarding career.
A Reminder: Bali Bomb Survivor
Anggara Mahendra's photo essay showcases the longterm effects of the 2002 Bali Bomb that changed people's lives forever.
On Modernity: Perspectives from Balinese
Explore how Bali balances modernisation and tradition, as locals preserve culture, heritage, and values while embracing progress and change.
An Island of Acceptance and Harmony
Discover why Bali is seen as an LGBTQ+ friendly paradise in Indonesia, welcoming queer travellers despite the country’s conservative climate.
The Women of Bali: Overcoming Expectations
Discover Bali’s traditional gender roles, where women embody Luh Luwih, balancing household, cultural, religious, and community duties with devotion.
Bali's Doctors on the Frontline
Dr. Nyoman Suparta of Badung Regional Hospital shares his life on the Covid-19 front line, facing risks while keeping Bali’s patients safe.
Meet Bali's Mushroom Man : I Gede Artha Sudiarsana
Balinese entrepreneur I Gede Artha Sudiarsana grows mushrooms to inspire youth and revitalize Indonesia’s agricultural communities.
Bali Farmers : Surviving in the Tourism Era
Balinese rice terraces honor Dewi Sri, the Goddess of Fertility, while Tegallalang’s paddy fields blend tradition with scenic tourism charm.
Say Bye Bye to Plastics with The Komitmen: An Interview with Melati Wijsen
An exclusive interview with now CNN Young Wonders Award winner Melati Wijsen of Bye-Bye Plastic Bags shares news on The Komitmen and Bali's future
The Salt of The Earth: In Praise of Balinese Women
You may not know it, because you may not see it, but Balinese women are truly the backbone of Balinese society. From work to family, they are nonstop heroes
Balinese Architecture, According to Popo Danes
Popo Danes, arguably one of Bali's most well-known architects, gives us his two cents on Balinese architecture and design.