Celuk Village, gold and silver city

Celuk Village in Gianyar, Bali, has been known for its gold and silver jewelry craftsmanship for a century. The village’s goldsmiths and sil...

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Dreamworld, paintings from Irene Hoff

“Dreamworld” – an exhibition of paintings and artistic collages by Dutch artist Irene Hoff and friends will be held at the Pullman Bali Legi...

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Ubud Village Jazz Festival 2016

A highlight of Bali’s event calendar since 2013, the Ubud Village Jazz Festival (UVJJF) returns on August 12-13, 2016 headquartered at Arma ...

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All that jazz at Tanjung Benoa

Jazz Market by The Sea – a three-day celebration of Jazz returns to Bali for its sixth year from Friday, August 19, 2016, until Sunday, Augu...

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Bali Arts Festival 2016

Bali’s Governor Made Mangku Pastika says he hopes the 38th Bali Arts Festival (Pesta Kesenian Bali – PKB) will be substantially different fr...

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Balinese art in the Leiden Museum, The Netherlands

An art maestro from Buleleng, Bali, I Nyoman Durpa said a museum in Leiden, the Netherlands, stores various kinds of artworks from North Bal...

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Selamat jalan Arie Smit, 1916 - 2016

An extensive and detailed biography of Smit is currently in preparation by Garrett Kam, a resident of Bali since 1987. A friend of Smit sinc...

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Bali - Gentong jugs

In the past, large earthenware jugs, locally known as gentong, were a symbol of pride and luxury. Noble people used them as water containers...

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Kecak Rina, best Balinese Kecak dance

The most beautiful, spectacular and dramatic Kecak dance on Bali is performed by the group Kecac Rina, from the dancer-choreographer Ketut R...

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Bali - Gamelan music

Gamelan is a term for various types of orchestra played in Indonesia. It is the main element of the Indonesian traditional music. Each gamel...

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The colors of Bali, paintings from Theo Zantman

Bridges Bali in Ubud show the work of the talented Dutch artist Theo Zantman who has been painting actively in Bali since 2001. The exhibiti...

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My Balinese guitar

For several months I have guitar lessons once a week, and I thought it should be nice to have a real Balinese guitar too. So I take of the t...

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WOJ Nieuwenkamp, Dutch painter in Bali (1874-1950)

WOJ Nieuwenkamp (born July 27, 1874, in Amsterdam in The Netherlands, died April 23, 1950, in San Domenico di Fiesole in Italy) was a Dutch...

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Bali - GWK cultural park

After a long hiatus of nearly 14 years, the construction of the 126-meter tall Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK), dubbed the tallest sculpture in t...

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Bali - the stone from Yeh Pulu

Bali offers both magnificent nature and a rich culture, with many places documenting the ancient life of its people. One of these historical...

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Bali - Ubud Jazz Festival 2013

Up to 100 renowned international and Indonesian jazz musicians will converge on the hillside town of Ubud, 9 and 10 August, to appear in the...

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Bali - Jegog music from Jembrana

Out of the countless unique Balinese musical performances, the Jegog stands proud. As a spectacle it is outstanding, although sadly it is al...

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Bali - Werdhi Budaya Bali Arts Center

The Werdhi Budaya Bali Arts Center in Denpasar is ready to welcome the annual arts festival this weekend with newly renovated facilities exp...

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Bali Arts Festival 2013 from June 15 till July 13

As many as 15,000 artists will enliven the one-month Bali Arts Festival slated to take place from June 15 to July 13 this year. More than 34...

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Mas, woodcarving village from Bali

The village of Mas lies on the main road, 20 km to the north of Denpasar and 6 km before Ubud. It is located 2 km north of Sukawati Craft Ma...

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