Articles in the People & Community Category
The village of Ubud will host Ubud Village Jazz Festival in August. This new festival will be agood addition to Ubud repertoire of festival that is already included Ubud Writer and Reader Festival and Bali …
When her younger sister died because of complication during the third pregnancy, Robin Lim was very shocked and sad. Knowing that maternal and infant mortality rate in Asia was so high finally made her took …
Religious ceremony in Bali is an integral part of daily life and culture that gives distinctive characteristic to the life of Balinese. The ceremony in Balinese life is closely associated with the word ‘grand’, and …
Though he learnt how to sing by himself, he is obviously inherited his grandfather’s and ancestors’ talent. His grandfather was a great topeng dancer while other ancestors were the experts in playing Balinese gamelan. And …
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Ibu Kompiang died peacefully in her Sanur home yesterday, aged 79. She had been playing cards with friends in the morning and was gone(lebar) by lunchtime. If any lady deserved a …
Muslim community in around the world is celebrating Ramadhan. Here, in Bali they are also fasting in the midst of other religions communities. They even adopt Balinese Hinduism habits both in daily life and in …
ubud Saturday 27th, from 4pm at ubud football field
Sari hati, a local school for balinese children with disabilities will be
holding a party at Ubud football field from 4pm.
The children will show their …
His deep condolence toward the agricultural condition in Bali provoked him to prove that Bali can fulfill a big demand of agricultural products without a need to import. This young man’s desire to improve and …
Unquestionably, Indonesia gains universe’s attention on its unique culture, arts, and society. Many people really enjoy seeing or just knowing it as the tourism products. However, SIT Study Abroad invite all people, students, or any …
Heirlooms in Bali are found in the forms of magically powerful weapons (pajenengan) such as dagger (kris), spears (tumbak), whips (pecut), etc; palm leaves manuscripts (lontar); metal plates inscribe with a piece of sacred text …
Indonesian celebrated Kartini Day on 21th April annually. Kartini is a name of Indonesian woman that struggled for women emancipation. Because of her Indonesian women could go to school and their position are not lower …
Commission I in Bali Parliament summons to all TV stations and radios not to relay any programs to Bali on Nyepi Day, March 5th. This call is accepted positively by Balinese people and Bali Chapter …
A House in Bali, Evan Ziporyn’s dense syncretic opera, regales you with sounds, moves, images, and contradictions. It’s a little like visiting Bali for the first time. The strangeness can be overwhelming, but you’ll never …
Based on Kompas research in 2009, every single year there are approximately 13.778 maternal mortality cases in Indonesia. Even infant mortality is still considered high. Knowing this problem, Yayasan Bumi Sehat, has a mission to …
Bangli will be missed when people mention the most attractive tourism area in Bali. But Bangli keep very well the custom inherited by their ancestors. One of them is mass wedding which is usually held …
Shocking news came from Blanco’s sanctuary in Campuhan, Ubud, on Sunday (25/11). Ni Ronji, beloved wife of the late Don Antonio Blanco has passed away because of little accident in her home. Everybody from Indonesian …
Some people underestimate on disabled people. Some people think the disabled people can’t do anything even for themselves. It could be right but the deaf-mute people in Bengkala village prove this totally wrong. They have …
PieterdeRooijHolland | August 29, 2010
I made this tribute to Lotring on the 30th of August, 2010. [PdR] The video contains segments of wonderful and unique footage – from a 20-minute documentary published onhttp://www.youtube.com/user/jackusful by ‘Jacques’ – …
After the passing away of several Maestro of Balinese dancers, world community was shocked again by the report that Ni Ketut Cenik, a Maestro of Joged Pingit, passed away on July 24th. Now, Balinese and …
Paradise island of Bali has lost one of her maestro, Ni Ketut Cenik, excellent performer and teacher of Balinese dance, mother of Balinese dance maestro, I Made Jimat, and grandmother to I Nyoman Budiarta who …
Blue Moon Villas is located in Amed. Amed is approximately 3 hours drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport and the southern resorts of Kuta and Nusa Dua. The Amed area is a series of small …
In Bali, becoming blacksmiths is not a matter of skill. Although you can learn how to make a steel implement, you cannot be called a blacksmith. The only way to become a blacksmiths is …
Puri Taman Sari offers you an unforgettable wonderful experience of living inside a traditional royal Balinese house compound with authentic Balinese architecture and nuance. Puri Taman Sari is designed and built based on Balinese ancient …
Global warming has been the most popular and the most global problem recently and various ways have been thought, planed and implemented to fight the global warming and in the United Nation Conference For Climate …
Among other things which are named after or have anything to do with Balinese national hero I Gusti Ngurah Rai (i.e. Ngurah Rai International Airport, Ngurah Rai by pass, or Margarana Heroes Burial Park), Tanah …
Kapal Villlage is one of traditional village in Bali that is rich with unique culture, customs and traditions, this village is part of Mengwi District in Badung Regency – Bali, that have many interesting and …
Rainy season finally comes, though a little bit late this year; some say global warming upset the schedule of the seasons but that is totally beyond my capability to comment on so I will just …
British ex Prime Minister Tony Blair, his wife Cherie and children visited the Elephant Safari Park at Taro today. They were welcomed by the park owner Nigel Mason and his son Jian. Nigel, who is …
International Conference and Festival Cultural Identity of North Balinese were held successfully from July 30 to August 2, 2009. The conference formulated four recommendations that are aimed to preserve North Balinese culture. These four recommendations …
Back in my childhood days, my friends and I used to play traditional Balinese children game called “meong-meongan” or “the cat” game. It is a simple game, derived from the well known theme of a …
For Balinese couple having a child is essential and should be done as soon as possible since the child will take all parents’ socio-religious responsibilities when he / she gets married. Most Balinese couple who …
Here is an interesting excerpt on cockfight and Balinese men taken from Clifford Geertz’s writing entitled “Deep Play: Notes on the Balinese Cockfight”. It will give you an interesting insight on the relation between cockfight …
Puri Taman Sari offers you an unforgettable wonderful experience of living inside a traditional royal Balinese house compound with authentic Balinese architecture and nuance. Puri Taman Sari is designed and built based on Balinese ancient …
Here is an interesting excerpt on Balinese Public Titles taken from Clifford Geertz’s writing entitled “Person, Time, and Conduct in Bali : The Social Nature of Thought”, that will give you an interesting insight on …
Here is an interesting excerpt on Balinese Status Titles taken from Clifford Geertz’s writing entitled “Person, Time, and Conduct in Bali : The Social Nature of Thought”, that will give you an interesting insight on …
Darryl Marsden, General Manager of Hard Rock Hotel Bali, presented a cheque for Rp 10.000.000 to Bali Sruti Foundation, on 3rd April 2009.
International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 every year. The …
Its festive season in Bali. Over the last two weeks Bali floated with a kind of sanctified space with the day of Galungan marking the beginning of the festivities and Kuningan heralding the end. Galungan …
Here is an interesting excerpt on Balinese Status Titles taken from Clifford Geertz’s writing entitled “Person, Time, and Conduct in Bali : The Social Nature of Thought”, that will give you an interesting insight on …
Bali is an island which is very active in celebrating traditional ceremony. Almost everyday, all over the island, traditional ceremonies and celebrations are held. And those celebrations and ceremonies need security forces to ensure the …
The grand Panca Wali Krama ceremony which will be held on 9th of April 2009 at Besakih temple attracts hundreds (thousands on the holiday or Saturday) of Balinese to “ngaturang ayah” (working voluntarily) for the …