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    Introduction to Balinese Black Magic

    Hello dear readers, I have been in no mood recently. This has resulted my blog is not updated frequently. Besides, I have been busy with my Indonesian blog. Last time I posted two series of Indonesian anti-porn bill but now I am getting bored to that topic so I guess I will post the last [...]

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Bali Culture

Nunas Baos, the sacred voice of the ancestors

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Generally, there are four main stages of Balinese wedding ceremony. Please note that these stages may vary depending on special ...

Basics Balinese Language

Balinese language is pretty much related to the caste system which still exist among Balinese society. The way you speak ...

Haircut During Pregnancy

There is a belief among Balinese husband that it is a taboo to do a haircut during the pregnancy of ...

Balinese Law of Karma

Karma is one of the main principle of Balinese life which is based on Hinduism called karmapala. The word karma ...

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Bali has a unique way in preserving the environment as it has been integrally combined in their culture and religious ...

5 taboo things in Bali

As we all aware, every culture has its own standard. So does for Balinese people, they have their own standard ...

Balinese Table Manner

I find a huge difference in regards to the table manner of western people and Balinese, especially in term of ...

Lizard, the God’s Voice for Balinese

For Balinese people, almost every aspect of life has a religious values. They will always try to relate everything in ...

Balinese Cemetery’s Laws

Cemetery is very important aspect in Balinese society. It is the integral part of Balinese social cycle of life. If ...

Balinese Naming System

"What is in a name?", thats a famous quote from Shakespeare but you can not asks Balinese people juts like ...

Bali Tips

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What is a backpacker anyway? According to Wiktionary, a backpacker is a traveler whose luggage consists of a backpack; especially, such a traveler who uses ...

Balinese People

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From scientific of view, most people would say that any story of life after death may sound irrational and not making sense. Not for Balinese ...

Opinion

Irony of Bali Art Festival
Every year the local government of Bali hold a cultural parade event called Bali Art Festival, locally known as Pesta Kesenian Bali. It is believed ...

Bali Art

Irony of Bali Art Festival
Every year the local government of Bali hold a cultural parade event called Bali Art Festival, locally known as Pesta Kesenian Bali. It is believed ...

Bali Food

Balinese Suckling Pig Goes International
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Place of Interest

Balinese Traditional Markets Balinese Traditional Markets
When you are in Bali, traditional market is a must place to visit. Not only because it's unique environment but it is a place where ...

Bali Ritual

The Holy Spring of Tirta Empul Temple
What will Balinese people do when they feel that they are full of sins or committed something against Hindu principle? They will go to a ...

Bali Caution

Indonesian Anti Porn Bill for Dummies (Part 2)
CHAPTER II PROHIBITION AND LIMITATION Article 4 1. Each person is prohibited to produce, to create, to multiply, to copy, to distribute, to broadcast, to import, to export, ...

Bali Culture

Nunas Baos, the sacred voice of the ancestors
Balinese people can talk face to face to their ancestors who passed away couple years or even hundred years ago. Would you believe if I ...