Culture & Community

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    Suwat Water Festival

    The Festival Air Suwat (FAS), or Suwat Water Festival, stands as a heartfelt tribute to one of the village’s most precious resources — water. Initiated by Suwat’s local leaders and…

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    Ceremony Ngelegi (Manis Galungan)

    The day after Galungan, the spirit of devotion continues at Rambut Petung Temple in Pesedahan Village, just east of the river.Here, communities from Tenganan Dauh Tukad, Pesedahan, and Sengkidu gather…

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    Localland Festival 2025

    Mark your calendar for Localland Fest 2025 — Bali’s homegrown festival of music, art, and culture! Happening on October 24–25 at Taman Bung Karno, Tabanan, this year’s theme “Spirit of…

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    Bali Vegan Festival 2025

    Bali strengthens its reputation as a world-class destination by hosting the 15th World Vegan Organization (WVO) Conference and International Vegan Festival 2025. Set for October 17–19, the event will be…

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    Galungan and Kuningan

    Galungan and Kuningan is a major religious festival in Bali that takes place every 210 days. For ten days, families prepare offerings, rituals, and feasts to honor the arrival of…

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    Mekotek

    Mekotek is a traditional Balinese ceremony from Munggu, Mengwi, that symbolizes prayers for safety and harmony. Locally referred to as ngerebek, the ritual has been preserved as an ancestral heritage…

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    Makepung Lampit

    The annual Makepung Lampit Festival combines heritage preservation with a thrilling cultural performance in Jembrana. Staged in muddy rice fields, the event reflects community values and the strong bond between…

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    Makepung Jembrana Cup

    The Jembrana Festival is dedicated to preserving unique cultural traditions that can only be found in this region of Bali. As a heritage celebration, it highlights local rituals, performances, and…

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    Sanur Village Festival 2025

    A vibrant annual celebration along Sanur’s scenic beachfront, the festival highlights Balinese culture, community, and environmental awareness. This year’s theme—”Dharmaning Gesing”—honors the significance of bamboo in daily life, spiritual practices,…

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