Old Balinese dance Joget Bumbung is now Porn

Bali’s governor says he’s taking action to shut down the practice of a Balinese dance that’s often “erotic” and “pornographic” since it’s “e...

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Where to find dances and performances in Lombok

Visitors to Lombok are always asking where they can see some traditional Lombok dances and performances. Events take place all year round bu...

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Just a picture

Because it's Galungan.

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Canang Sari, the daily offer

Anyone who has been to Bali has seen the little Hindu offerings scattered across the island’s streets. But what many visitors to the Island ...

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Best Temples to visit

Spirituality is very important in Bali. The main religion here is Balinese Hinduism and there are over 20,000 puras (Balinese term for templ...

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Balinese Traditions

Whether you’ve been visiting Bali for years or you’re planning you first trip, there are plenty of things about the Balinese people that you...

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Bali 1928, the recordings

The last piece: An original 78 rpm record from the historical recordings of 1928-1929 with information on the label printed in Balinese scri...

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Tumpek Landep

On Saturday, July 9, 2016, Bali celebrated Tumpek Landep – one of five separate Tumpek days that include Landep, Uduh, Uve (Kandang), Kuning...

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Idul Fitri, waiting for the ferry to Java

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Klungkung's history tour

Klungkung regency was once the political and cultural nucleus for a Balinese kingdom that reached its heyday between the 14th and 17th centu...

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Ulan Danu Beratan Festival

Fun in Bali’s Mountain Lake District with the Ulan Danu Beratan Festival. An expected 1,200 artists are expected to perform and a number of ...

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Must-See Traditional Dances in Bali

For the deeply spiritual Balinese, performance is more than just an artistic expression; it is also an ancient form of spiritual and religio...

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All that jazz at Tanjung Benoa

Jazz Market by The Sea – a three-day celebration of Jazz returns to Bali for its sixth year from Friday, August 19, 2016, until Sunday, Augu...

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Bali Arts Festival 2016

Bali’s Governor Made Mangku Pastika says he hopes the 38th Bali Arts Festival (Pesta Kesenian Bali – PKB) will be substantially different fr...

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Cockfighting in Bali

Bali’s regional council (DPRD) is talking about possibly taking regulatory measures on one of the island’s most popular ‘ceremonial’ pastime...

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9 Balinese dances designed as Cultural Heritage by UNESCO

9 traditional Balinese dances have been designated as Cultural Heritage treasures by UNESCO at the 10th Committee on Intangible Cultural Her...

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37th Bali Arts Festival started

The sounds of Okokan wooden cowbells marked the official opening of the 37th Bali Arts Festival at the Ardha Candra open stage at the Bali A...

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Bali - religious protest against new tourist spot

Numerous Hindu high priests and community leaders have strongly rejected the central government’s plan to include Besakih Temple and Gunung ...

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Christianity in Bali

Bali, one of Indonesia's 17,508 islands, is home to Indonesia's Hindu minority. The island became a refuge in the 16th century for J...

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Bali - Penyajaan Ganungan, Galungan cookies

Penyajaan Galungan for Balinese is always a day full of cookies, Bali is covered with cookies. As its name suggest, the words “penyajaan” is...

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