Tag Archives: Balinese culture
The Legend of Tanah Lot Posted by sasha on Sep 20, 2016
There are many temples in Bali, but perhaps none are more famous than Tanah Lot. This beautiful temple sits on a large offshore rock that has been shaped over the years by the ocean tide. There’s also a fascinating legend behind this temple. Learn about Balinese culture while learning some Indonesian language at the same…
Makepung Race Video Posted by sasha on Sep 15, 2016
Looking for a unique cultural experience while visiting Bali? Check out the Makepung water buffalo races that take place every other week from July to November. Check out some highlights from a Makepung race in this short video:
Makepung Races in Bali Posted by sasha on Sep 13, 2016
There’s much more to Bali than just hanging out on the beach and partying. While the Island of the Gods may be famous for its world-class surfing and wild nightlife, there’s a rich, vibrant culture to explore there as well. One unique cultural event in Bali is Makepung – water buffalo races. Background Info The Makepung…
Balinese Cremation Ceremony Video Posted by sasha on Jun 16, 2016
In Balinese culture, Ngaben (cremation ceremony) is a very important event. Most people on the Hindu island are cremated, and the ceremonies are often grand events with the entire village showing up. See what it looks like in this short video, taken in a village in the north of Bali:
Balinese Cremation Ceremony Posted by sasha on Jun 14, 2016
The culture of Bali is unique in that people practice a form of Hinduism that combines traditional Hindu beliefs with Buddhism and local animist religions. Anyone who visits the Island of the Gods will be able to witness this firsthand, from the daily offerings that can be seen just about anywhere to the elaborate ceremonies…
Ogoh-Ogoh Competition – Sanur 2016 Posted by sasha on Mar 16, 2016
The day before Nyepi (Balinese New Year) is the ogoh-ogoh festival. Villages across the island create their own ogoh-ogoh statue, a mythological being or demon that help to rid the island of bad spirits. See highlights from this year’s celebration in Sanur, where twenty-three villages got together for a big competition.
Ogoh-Ogoh Festival in Bali Posted by sasha on Mar 14, 2016
The day before Bali’s New Year and Day of Silence, the island is full of terrifying ogoh-ogoh statues. These beasts are paraded through the streets and destroyed or burned to rid the island of bad spirits. Check some of them out in this short video.