The Ogoh-Ogoh Festival is a vibrant and deeply symbolic event celebrated annually on the eve of Nyepi, Bali's Day of Silence. This unique festival features elaborate, towering effigies called Ogoh-Ogoh, crafted by local communities to represent malevolent spirits or negative energies. Key Highlights: Creation of Ogoh-Ogoh: These artistic masterpieces are made from bamboo, papier-mâché, and
The Omed-Omedan Ceremony, also known as the “Kissing Tradition,” is a unique and lively ritual celebrated by the youth of Banjar Kaja in Sesetan, Denpasar, Bali. Held annually on the day after Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, this tradition symbolizes togetherness, harmony, and the spirit of renewal. Key Highlights: Participants: Unmarried young men and
The Semarapura Festival is held to commemorate the Puputan War. Klungkung which was the culmination of the Klungkung Kingdom's war against the Dutch colonial occupation in 1908 to maintain independence. This festival is an annual event where each event will showcase various traditional art performances owned by Klungkung Regency. The Semarapura Festival not only offers
Mekotek is one of the traditions of rejecting bad luck from Munggu Village, Mengwi District, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia. The Mekotek ceremony is carried out with the aim of asking for safety. Mekotek ceremony is also known as ngerebek. Mekotek is an ancestral heritage that is carried out from generation to generation to this day
The BaliSpirit Festival was founded as a premier international and holistic wellness and world music destination event that contributes positively to the ecological health, cultural vibrancy, and overall vitality of Bali and greater Indonesia.
Ubud Open Studios is your chance to meet the minds behind the top creative studios and get an insider’s view of Ubud’s unique wealth of creativity and hidden worlds. The art crawl format allows for a more personal and less intimidating approach to experiencing art. Engage in conversations with painters, sculptors, ceramicists, and multimedia artists
Ubud Food Festival The Ubud Food Festival is a vibrant culinary celebration that takes place annually in the heart of Ubud, Bali’s cultural and gastronomic hub. This renowned festival brings together food enthusiasts, chefs, and industry experts to celebrate Indonesia's diverse culinary heritage and global food culture. Highlights: Culinary Showcases: Watch top chefs, both local
