In the Balinese culture, the spirit of togetherness can be nearly seen everywhere. One for example is megibung, Megibung is a…
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New Treatment by Elemis Pro-Collagen Age Defy
September 2019 – Kuta, Regardless of age, every woman must dedicate some of her time everyday to skin care. But…
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September 2019, Bali – Inspired by the diversity of Indonesia’s Island, Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel presents Archipelago buffet dinner with…
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In the Hindu Balinese religious traditions, when a child has begun to reach the age of adolescence or is an…
Continue ReadingNgurek, Bali’s traditional and unique but extreme suicidal ritual
Aside from being famous in the world of tourism, the island of Bali is also rich in unique cultural traditions…
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Before the nyepi holy day (silent day), a purification ceremony and ritual, precursor to the Nyepi holy day is carried…
Continue ReadingNyepi, the Balinese ‘Day of Silence’, fasting, and selfreflection
A festival in Bali, special for performing tapa brata penyepian and fasting. A festival where everything is deserted, less signs…
Continue ReadingPurnama Ceremony, the Full Moon ceremony in Bali
You might think that its completely usual and normal when the moon has reached its full state (full moon) in…
Continue ReadingGalungan and Kuningan, Victory celebration of good over evil and the returning of ancestors to heaven
Both Galungan and Kuningan are Balinese holidays which celebrates the victory of dharma over adharma (the triumph of good over evil). It…
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while Purnama is a ceremony dedicated for the full and complete shape of the moon, there is also another one…
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