Bali Culture

Nunas Baos, the sacred voice of the ancestors

Jun 7th, 2008 | By devari | Category: Bali Culture, Bali Ritual

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 say Balinese people can talk to the dead? You would not? OK, you are not alone. I would not believe it too. However there is a tradition/ritual Balinese people often [...]



Introduction to Balinese Wedding Ceremony

May 18th, 2008 | By devari | Category: Bali Culture, Bali Ritual
Introduction to Balinese Wedding Ceremony

Generally, there are four main stages of Balinese wedding ceremony. Please note that these stages may vary depending on special circumstances and what regions the wedding is held. It may use different term. Each region has its own tradition however basically they are all the same. Did I mention about Balinese wedding packages for tourists? [...]



Basics Balinese Language

Apr 16th, 2008 | By devari | Category: Bali Culture

Balinese language is pretty much related to the caste system which still exist among Balinese society. The way you speak Balinese language is depending to whom you are talking to. There are 4 castes in Bali and they are Brahmana (the highest), Ksatria, Waisya and Sudra. You can not speak the same Balinese language when [...]



Haircut During Pregnancy

Apr 11th, 2008 | By devari | Category: Bali Culture, Balinese People

There is a belief among Balinese husband that it is a taboo to do a haircut during the pregnancy of their wives. Actually that is not a part of Hindu principles, it is only a culture which turn into a rule most Balinese husbands would follow. They believe that something really bad will happen to [...]



Balinese Law of Karma

Apr 7th, 2008 | By devari | Category: Bali Culture

Karma is one of the main principle of Balinese life which is based on Hinduism called karmapala. The word karma though is well known not only among Balinese but almost everyone in Indonesia seems familiar to it. The word karmapala derived from two words: karma means ‘action’ and pala is a kind of fruit. Literally [...]



Future Homebase of Green Peace?

Mar 31st, 2008 | By devari | Category: Bali Culture, Balinese People, Opinion

Bali has a unique way in preserving the environment as it has been integrally combined in their culture and religious values. Most of Balinese people do not realize that somehow they have been participating in the environment preservation. Then I thought, Bali might be the future home base (branch office) for the Green Peace, an [...]