Every day is a day for a celebration of tradition and ritual in Bali. But there is one day in particular that stands out against the rest. Nyepi Day, also known as the Day of Silence, is the Balinese New Year. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to …
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The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival is one of the cultural highlights of the year on the island. The festival will be held across Ubud from the 18th-22nd October. Internationally acclaimed authors, poets, and thought leaders will be in attendance for what is set to be an incredible few days. The Ubud Writers and Readers …
Bali lovers are celebrating the return of the magical Nusa Penida Festival this October. This year will be the first time the cultural and community gathering will be held since before the pandemic. Organizers are hopeful this year will be bigger and better than ever before, and tourists are encouraged to attend. Bali is one …
As BaliSpirit Festival 2023 comes to a close, organizers can take a well-earned rest and feel proud that, once again, the event has showcased the very best of Bali. Thousands of attendees from all over the world arrived in Ubud to sing, dance, do yoga, heal, grow, and transform over the course of this overwhelmingly …
BaliSpirit Festival is off to a flying start, spirits are high and smiles are abounding. The most magical and transformative festival in Bali is happening at The Yoga Barn from 4th-7th May, and as day two draws to a close, the festival is in full flow! The 14th BaliSpirit Festival was formally opened with a …
Bali is preparing to celebrate the first Chinese New Year festival without restrictions since 2019. As China reopened borders for international travel on 8th January, the Island of the Gods is preparing to welcome back tourists from China for the most important festival of the Lunar calendar. Although there are no direct flights from mainland …
Bali’s world-famous International Kite Festival was welcomed back to Sanur from 11-14th August. The festival saw spectators and participants from all over Indonesia, and eleven different countries join in the celebrations. Participants arrived in Bali from cities across Indonesia, most notably from Jakarta, Bandung, Magelang, Yogyakarta, Gresik, Surabaya, Cilacap, Lampung, Batam, and of course Denpasar. …
Bali’s world-famous Ubud Writers and Readers Festival returns from 27-30th October 2022 for the first in-person event in two years. The festival organizers released a statement this week to confirm the first speakers who will be headlining the three-day event. The festival sees artists, activists, performers, and writers all head to Bali’s cultural capital to …
After a two-year hiatus, the world-famous Bali Arts Festival commences on the 12th of June. The festival runs until July 10th, 2022 and free events are happening across Bali every day. The main festival grounds can be found at the Bali Cultural Park and Art Centre, also known as the Werdhi Buddha Culture Centre in …
Bali will host the World Vespa Day 2022 Festival from 9-12th June 2022. The event will see over 8,500 Vespa lovers come together on Peninsula Island in Nusa Dua to celebrate the iconic scooter. Organizers have said that they are especially looking forward to welcoming the international attendees, of which there are thought to be …