Galungan ceremonies are happening all over Bali right now, and the celebratory and sacred energy is palpable throughout. While Bali is a culturally rich island, some ceremonies, rituals, and traditions are reserved for Balinese Hindus and local people. Bali proudly shares its culture with people from all around the world. From temples to rituals, from …
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Galungan Day is happening tomorrow, and Bali is buzzing with preparations for the big day. Galungan and Kuningan are the Balinese Hindu festivals of the celebration of good over evil, and anyone on the island right now will have seen penjor, the tall decorated bamboo poles, installed outside every home and along every street. Galungan …
The sun is shining in Bali, the long school holidays are getting underway, it’s Galungan, and everything feels like it might just be OK! Everything is OK when you’re on vacation in Bali, though, right? If anything, it might be a little too hot out there, which is why it’s important to include a few …
One of Bali’s most popular museums has just received a major award. The Pasifka Museum has won the prestigious TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2026 award. Located in Nusa Dua, the museum is home to a stunning collection of art and cultural artifacts from across the Asia Pacific region. For tourists seeking art, culture, …
Anyone visiting Bali for the first time has to visit the Agung Rai Museum of Art in Ubud. The incredible museum, also known simply as ARMA, has been a beacon among Bali’s most influential cultural institutions for 30 years. It is also a highly acclaimed hotel resort. ARMA has just celebrated its 30th anniversary. The …
As far as adventurous destinations go, Indonesia is definitely up there with the best in the world. From active volcanoes to white water rafting, wilderness jungle trekking to world-class surf breaks, if you’re looking for adrenaline, there is plenty to be found in Indonesia, especially in Bali and Lombok. It only takes a skim read …
Bali’s peak travel season is here, and the long school holidays are just around the corner. With the island about to see a huge surge in holidaymaker arrivals, leaders have been conducting spot checks at top attractions to ensure everything is safe and ready for the school break. Indonesia’s Deputy Tourism Minister, Ni Luh Puspa, …
Bali has taken development to the next level. Once upon a time, the island saw the development of individual hotels and villas, then things shifted towards the development of bigger resorts and residential complexes, and for the last 5 years, there has been a growing focus on whole new cities and special economic zones, from …
Bali’s Penglipuran Village has been setting the standard for tourism destination in Bali, and worldwide, for more than a decade. As the winner of the UN World Tourism Organisation’s Best Tourism Village in the World, the team behind the attraction and residential community knows a thing or two about how to make an attraction worth …
Tourists heading to Bali can add a new landmark to their itinerary. The Turyapada Tower, in the Bedugul Highlands, was built as a telecommunications tower, but leaders in Bali are working to establish the essential infrastructure as a tourism destination in its own right, including the installation of a cable car ride. Turyapada Tower has …
Bali is a freshwater paradise. While the island may be best known for its coastline, Bali is home to some seriously impressive lakes. The most famous of all are Lake Batur, Lake Beratan, and the Twin Lakes hidden away in the north of the island, but thanks to intensive restoration efforts, one of Bali’s most …
Most tourists visiting Bali get to know the island by the names of its resorts, like Canggu, Seminyak, or Sanur. Here at The Bali Sun, we like to help guide our readers to look beneath the surface and learn a little more about the island’s history and heritage while on holiday. One way to do …