Tourism

Bali is the Hawaii of the east. Of the four million tourists who came to Indonesia in 1994, more than 750.000 flew straight to Bali. The num...

North Bali

The north coast is starting to attract a number of visitors, who come for the secluded seaside accomodation and excellent, accessible diving...

Royal Cremation Ceremony

A unique Royal Cremation Procession and Celebration of Life, will take place in Ubud, on July 15 th , 2008. Undoubtly, it promises an unforg...

Kecak

The most famous of the Balinese dances, originated from the Sang Hyang dance choirs, holds its uniqueness in the entrancing “Kecak, Kecak”...

Drama Gong

This popular dance form was only created in the late 1960. In drama gong, music and dance are downplayed, while acting is the most important...

Jauk

This very demanding classical solo dances of a demon warrior dates from the 18 th century. Jauk has its origin in a traditional play in whi...

Rejang

An indigenous, sacred temple dance presented as an offering to the deities who have momentarily visited a shrine, the rejang is performed ...

Cekepang

Pronounced check a poong, this dance is specifically eastern Balinese and rarely performed outside Karangasem Regency. Some regions of Lombo...

Calon Arang

Though it has many variations, this dance drama is essentially an act of exorcism againts leyak (witches). Calon arang combines acting, sing...

Religion

Outside of India, Bali is the largest Hindu outpost in the world. Put in another way, it’s the furthest reaches of the Hindu empire. On Bali...

Bali Barat National Park

The National Park is located on the western most tip of the island, covering some 70000 hectares in land area. It was created in 1941 and ...

Monkey Forest, Sangeh

The Monkey Forest, six hectares of forestland with giant nutmeg trees, is located near to Sangeh village, in southwestern Bali. The main at...

Turtle Conservation, Serangan

For years, marine turtles in Bali have been under threat. Their tropical and subtropical distribution range from meat, egg over harvesting,...

Museum And Galleries

Denpasar Bali Museum ...

Bali Art Festival

The 30th Bali Arts Festival was officially opened yesterday by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and it apparently was quite a colourful ...

Bali Art

Painting T he place synonymous with the traditional form of Balinese painting is the village of Kamasan near Klungkung. In the service of th...

Bali Cultures and Customs

E ach stage of Balinese life is marked by a series of ceremonies and rituals known as Manusa Yadnya. They contribute to the rich, varied and...

Bedugul & The Lake Bratan Area

Bedugul and The Lake Bratan Area A small, friendly lakeside in the middle of the central highlands southwest of Gunung Catur, an hour’s d...

Bali Natures

Bali is also blessed with a beautiful nature. Endless sand beaches envelope most of Bali's shores, where si...

Region of Bali

North Bali North Bali includes most of the Buleleng district, around Singaraja. It has a ...

About Bali

Geography One of the approximately 14,000 islands that comprise the Indonesian archipelago, B...