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Battle Dance of Barong and Rangda in Bali
©Courtesy of Instagram account @rama_mardhayiska Barong sai is another avatar of chi-ling, the Chinese mythical creature, which can be seen on the wooden doors of the Pancering Jagat Temple in Trungen, an ancient village that still exists at the foot of...
The Tree of Life
There are many legends that follow the magnificent banyan tree (India: Bodhi, Indonesia: beringin, waringin) through eons in religion and culture, from India, China and across south-east Asia to Indonesia. In Hindu mythology it is called Kalpavriksha meaning ‘wish...
Bali 2020
Bali in the second decade of the 21st century is far removed from the Bali of a hundred years ago. The Dutch, colonial rulers of Bali in the early part of the 20th century, opened the island to tourism in 1914. It is claimed that the Dutch empowered students of the...
Yoga in the wilds of Bali
"When the five senses, along with the mind, remain still and the intellect is not active, that is known as the highest state. They consider yoga to be firm restraint of the senses. Then one becomes un-distracted for yoga is the arising and the passing away" Katha...
An Off-The-Beaten-Track Wedding at WakaGangga, Bali
Citied from Hitchbird “My and I husband fell in love with this resort [upon] the first sight. At that time, we were looking for a venue to have our wedding. After [looking at] some options, my husband brought me to this resort and I immediately said yes!” —Bride from...
Woven Magic of Bali
© Courtesy of Instagram account: @yoniuskono Textiles of a country reveal its culture woven in many different textures. And from these fabrics are sewn clothes that drape the body for social and religious functions. The patterns reflect a glimpse of history and faith....
Selamat Makan!
Indonesia is one of the most bio-diverse countries in the world. And this is reflected in its cuisine. In Bali, which is one of its 17,000 islands, the cuisine on offer is an unending delightful feast of local, national and international recipes. Food on the isle is a...
Numismatics in Bali
© Courtesy of Instagram account: @made_batuan Budding numismatists will find Bali a fascinating experience with regard to its history of currency, in particular coinage. Chinese coins (Kepeng) were once...
Divinity in Nature
Nothing is more refreshing than embracing nature in all its avatars. It rejuvenates the soul and brings one in contact with one’s inner being: The smell of the earth, the colours of green and gold juxta-positioned against the azure sky and breakers that dance along...
Seaward Bound
Aerial view of Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Lembongan I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide Is a wild call and a clear call that...