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Bali has returned to its usual hustle and bustle after Nyepi on Thursday, 19th March. Despite a couple of people who disobeyed the rules, Nyepi 2026 was observed without a hitch. Now all focus is on Eid al-Fitr, which will be celebrated this weekend, across Indonesia and by muslims around the world.  Speaking to reporters …

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There is less than one month to go until BaliSpirit Festival returns to Ubud. Here at The Bali Sun, we are big fans of this event; in fact, it’s our favourite festival of the year! BaliSpirit Festival is Bali’s biggest celebration of yoga, dance, music, and healing, and it is hosted at none other than …

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Bali is about to feel busy! While the island has fallen silent to observe Nyepi, when the province powers back up again, it is full steam ahead for Eid al-Fitr. This is the biggest festival of the Islamic calendar, and millions of Indonesian families are traveling across the country to celebrate the festival. Bali is …

Read More about Eid al-Fitr Brings Influx Of Tourists To Bali’s Top Destinations

The most beautiful day of the year is almost upon us here in Bali. Tonight, the island will begin to fall still and silent as the gongs ring out across communities, marking the beginning of the holy day of silence. But before Nyepi can begin, the monstrous Ogoh Ogoh must clear the energy of the …

Read More about Oooh Ogoh Parades Enliven Bali Streets Ahead Of Nyepi Day 

The Uluwatu Sea Wall project has been one of the most contentious infrastructure projects in Bali in recent years. The project was initially presented to the public as an initiative to stabilise the limestone cliff against cracking and erosion, though there has been speculation that the access road created for the crack-stabilisation work will later …

Read More about Hopes Are High Next Phase Of Bali Uluwatu Sea Wall Project To Be Started By Tourist High Season 

By the end of 2026, Bali will have welcomed more than 7.5 million international tourists, in addition to millions more domestic holidaymakers. With so many people visiting the island, security teams work around the clock to keep everyone safe and are now taking measures to new levels.  While the vast majority of Bali’s millions of …

Read More about New Tourist Surveillance Technology Launched In Bali

If you had visited Bali 20 years ago, you would not have even heard of Canggu. Once a small, coastal farming and fishing community, Canggu has expanded into a full-fledged tourism resort in seemingly the blink of an eye. Here at The Bali Sun, we have watched the evolution of Canggu with our own eyes. From …

Read More about Canggu’s Top Hotels Are Increasingly Popular With Bali Returning Tourists 

Tourists in Bali this week will notice that things feel a little different…a little more reverent, a little more sacred, and a little more celebratory. This is because on Thursday, 19th March, Bali will observe Nyepi Day, also known as the holy day of silence. Just days later on Saturday 21st March all of Indonesia …

Read More about Bali Tourists Issued Important Visa Update From Indonesian Immigration

Bali Airport is feeling a little busier than it has for a couple of months this week. While the airport is still supporting passengers impacted by the conflict in the Middle East, there is an air of celebration about the terminals as special events and pop-ups are being hosted to honour both Nyepi and Eid …

Read More about Bali Airport Set To Welcome Increased Arrivals Ahead Of Eid al-Fitr

Tourists visiting Bali are being reminded to make beach safety a top priority this Eid al-Fitr and beyond. Bali is preparing to celebrate Nyepi Day and Eid al-Fitr later this week, and is set to welcome hundreds of thousands of people to the island’s top coastal resorts. The calls for increased beach safety awareness come …

Read More about Tourist Beach Safety Highlighted After Tragedy At Iconic Bali Coastal Hotspot

This week marks one of the most spiritually significant moments in Indonesian culture. Not only is Bali observing Nyepi on Thursday, 19th March, but on Saturday, 21st March, Indonesia will be celebrating Eid al-Fitr as a national public holiday too. Here at The Bali Sun, we are already seeing the impact of the festivals on …

Read More about More Security Officers Deployed Across Bali’s Top Resorts For Nyepi And Eid al-Fitr