CULTURE
Bali category
The sacred banyan tree: 700 years old meaning
Eternal Banyan Tree – Giant Ancient Tree in BaliWhile Bali is full of hidden gems, one of the most divine is the sacred Banyan tree....
Interview with malaika danville – planting change in bali
Have you had pizza, sushi, Gorgonzola, or goji berries in the past week? Here in Bali, we are lucky to have access to international culinary...
Sea salt farming in pemuteran
Hidden deep in an isolated corner of north-west Bali lies Pemuteran Bay – a charming little fishing village void of tourist crowds. Surrounded by high...
Man's best friend
If you own or have owned a dog you will understand the love that our furry friends give us and how they are completely devoted...
A guide to temples in bali
10 must-see holy sites in BaliBali is renowned for its abundance of temples. Water temples, sea temples, cave temples, and mountain temples are just some...
Garuda wisnu kencana statue
Located in the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park on the south end of the island of Bali, the garuda wisnu kencana statue is the second...
Coffee luwak – kopi luwak
Kopi luwak, also known as civet coffee, is becoming a trendy new coffee option. The origin is closely related to the history of coffee production...
Saraswati day in bali
There is usually something festive kicking off in Bali. The island of gods could quite easily be renamed “the island of celebrations” with an abundance...
“melukat’: ancient water rituals: purification ceremony in bali
Ancient Water RitualsAncient Water Rituals | Traditional healing? Spiritual cleansing? Karmic purification? YES, PLEASE! The team at YOGI TIMES jumped at the chance to experience...
Kecak tari sanghyang fire traditional dance in bali
Hypnotic and spellbinding, you may remember Kecak from the 1992 film “Baraka”. A chorus of fifty to a hundred bare-chested men enter a stage imitating...
Barong dance in bali
In Balinese mythology, Barong or Barhuand is a sacred lion-like animal considered to be the symbol of good fortune and the king of the positive...
Penjor – what does it represent?
Walking through the streets of Bali during certain religious Hindu holidays such as Galungan and Kuningan and other temple festivals can be a refreshing treat...
Kuningan holiday in bali
Hindu celebration of the end of Galungan in BaliOne of the most important holidays celebrated by the Hindus in Bali, Indonesia. Kuningan, indicates the end...
