Karangasem Submits Rejang Pala Dance for National Heritage List
Karangasem’s Culture and Tourism Agency has formally proposed Rejang Pala, a sacred agrarian dance from Nongan village, for inclusion on Indonesia’s 2…
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Madewasraya Returns to Batur with Key Rites on 16, 21 and 26 September
Key Madewasraya rites at Pura Tuluk Biyu Batur are confirmed for 16, 21 and 26 September 2026, within a larger Karya Agung Madewasraya and Ngusaba Kap…
Youth wayang and prasi contest in Buleleng targets artisan regeneration
Buleleng Regency’s 2026 wayang and prasi competitions gathered youth from all nine districts on 16 September, focusing on Sahadewa and Sutasoma themes…
Okokan Tradition Clears Bali Review, Awaits National Heritage Decision
Tabanan’s Okokan tradition has completed Bali’s provincial review for Indonesia’s intangible cultural heritage process and is now registered with the…
Bali Regulation Reshapes Local-Wisdom and Balinese-Language Lessons in Early Grades
A new Bali governor regulation separates Bahasa Bali and Balinese local wisdom into two standalone local-content subjects.
Bali leaders push shift to quality, sustainable tourism
Bali’s governor and deputy governor are using the Bali Tourism Awards and new investment projects to push a shift toward quality, sustainable tourism…
French Tourists Buy 2 Kilograms of Kusamba Salt
A visit by two French tourists to Kusamba’s salt ponds put Bali’s traditional salt makers back in the spotlight, as producers face weak demand, limite…
IMPULSE exhibition tests how Balinese artists rework tradition
A three-artist exhibition at Kalpataru Art Space in Sanur Art Hub used 26 abstract works in paper, thread and acrylic to explore how contemporary Bali…
Heinz von Holzen’s ‘Megibung’ Book Collects 110 Balinese Recipes
Megibung: A Culinary Journey Through Balinese Families & Ceremonies collects 110 Balinese recipes, more than 250 photographs and stories about communa…
Gedong Arca Museum Highlights Guided Learning on Bali’s Ancient Past
Gedong Arca Archaeological Museum in Gianyar offers guided weekday visits presenting Bali’s prehistoric and historic heritage, with sarcophagi collect…
SAKA Museum spotlights Pasihan documentary on Bali’s water traditions
SAKA Museum at AYANA Bali premiered and discussed Pasihan, a 13-minute documentary on Bali’s water traditions, linking Pura Ulun Danu Batur, Lake Batu…
Sanur Fiesta 2026 Highlights Youth, Community and "Back to Nature" Theme
Sanur Fiesta 2026 ran from 11–13 September at Lapangan Made Pica, Sanur Kaja, combining youth-led performances, community activities and a “Back to Na…
Minikino Film Week 12 to screen 202 short films across Bali
Minikino Film Week 12, the twelfth Bali International Short Film Festival, is scheduled to run 11–18 September 2026 with 202 short films in 42 program…
Balik Sumpah Agung Marks Key Stage in Hulundanu Batur’s Ten‑Yearly Rites
Pura Hulundanu Batur in Songan, Kintamani, held Balik Sumpah Agung and combined purification rites on 11 September as part of the extended, ten-yearly…
UDG Bali XXXIII 2026 Opens With 11 Fields and 37 Categories
Bali’s Utsawa Dharma Gita XXXIII opened on 11 September 2026 at Taman Budaya in Denpasar, featuring 11 competition fields and 37 categories that blend…
