Hindu-Balinese are known to have many holy day celebrations in their beliefs. There are holy days in Hinduism which are celebrated at the beginning of the year, mid, until the end of the year. Some are held once a year, some are done every six months according to the Balinese calendar. Some of them were held lively, but some were more solemn. The following is a list of holy days celebrated by Hindus. 1. Nyepi Day  This is one of the Hindu-Balinese festivals which is widely known by the people of Indonesia to foreign countries. Nyepi is a new year celebration in the Isaka calendar, ….

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Bali has a million travel themes that can make you get an interesting and unforgettable experience. The Trunyan Village Cemetery, for example. Don't be afraid to hear the name. This cemetery is different from the other graveyard in general. Although it seems mystical, this place is one of the cultural attractions in Bali that should not be missed to visit. Trunyan Village Cemetery Not only Karangasem Regency which is famous for Tenganan Pegringsingan Village as Bali Aga Village. In Bangli Regency, there is also another Bali Aga Village, whose name is Trunyan Village. Well, this village is famous for its graveyard. Because the villagers have a ….

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Not only famous for its extraordinary natural charm, Bali is also known as an area with a wealth of art, culture, and social systems that are seemingly timeless with modernization. Although quite a lot of foreign influences enter the midst of the people, but Balinese culture is not merely forgotten. They are so enterprising, resilient, and cleverly maintain the heritage of his ancestors.Ngayah Tradition in BaliIn Balinese society, there is an activity called Ngayah. Ngayah is a tradition of donation. But donating in Ngayah does not always in a form of money or materials, but also services. Ngayah is done voluntarily for the common good. ….

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Trunyan Village is one of the Bali Aga villages that has a unique tradition. The local people who died were not buried, but placed in a row under the taru menyan tree. These bodies did not emit a foul odor at all, because of the existence of this tree is able to eliminate the foul odor that usually appears from the corpse. How could it be? Let's read the following explanation.Taru Menyan TreeTaru Menyan is a tree that you can only find in Trunyan Village. Various methods have been used by the community to plant this tree outside the village, but without success. Local people ….

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Color has become a symbol of expression. In Bali, the various ornaments in buildings and colors are closely related to cultural identity. When you set foot on the Island of the Gods, you will find a lot of symbols which represent the value. As is the case with black and white on Poleng Fabric. The color does not necessarily exist without purpose. The color has the power of meaning in its description. What is the power of identity to convey in that color? Black and white Poleng Balinese cloth is patterned like a chessboard. In Bali certain objects such as palinggih or worship monuments, statues ….

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In Bali, you will find various festivals to commemorate a celebration. For example, every year, there’s the Suwat Water Festival and it has become an annual tradition. The festival had almost become extinct. But upon realizing the importance of preserving tradition, the Suwat Water Festival was held lively every year. The water festival is a ‘water war’ that's held in Suwat Village, Gianyar. At the beginning of the event, there are some traditional games and dances, also the closing ceremony is enlivened by Siat Yeh or the water war. Before the ‘war’ begin, there’s an opening prayer. After that, the fun war begins! The participants ….

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