Dewi: A Success Story
Dewi is a bright, young 19-year-old and has a real spark about her. She was so excited to tell me...
Faces of Bali
Made Sudarsana the Topeng Dancer
Made Sudarsana has been dancing since he was seven years old. “We learn dancing as a child,” Made explained. “The...
Grandma Ni Made Sibuh of Petemon Village
I sat talking with Grandma Ni Made Sibuh in her village in Petemon where she has lived all her life....
Kadek the Penjor Maker
I met Kadek on the street putting the finishing touches to his penjor. He started making penjors when he was...
Ketut: the Hair and Beauty Stylist
Ketut is 27 years old and owns a local wedding and hair stylist salon in the back streets of Ubud,...
Nyoman the Organic Advocate
Abe-do Organic Warung, located 2 kilometres from Ubud, in Banjar Kutuh Kaja, was created a year ago with only three...
Dana the Tour Guide
Leaving his village at the age of nine and finding himself on the streets of Jalan Diponegoro, the main street...
Nyoman Jiwa, The Woodcarver
Nyoman Jiwa started learning the art of woodcarving from his grandfather when he was just 10 years old. A quiet,...
Faces Of Bali: I Made Oka Putra, The Duck Farmer
One of the wonderful things about exploring the Bali countryside is coming upon the duck farmers as they herd their...
Made Dwi: The Massage Lady
Made Dwi has a gift from the Gods — her hands. Dwi, who is 21 years old, has learnt many...
Faces Of Bali: Ketut Lasia
Ketut does not remember exactly how old he is, but he remembers when he was very young hiding in the...
Wayan Sunarda: The Female Gamelan Player
Wayan is one of twenty-five ladies in her Banjar (small village/neighbourhood) who plays the Gamelan in an all-female gamelan orchestra....
Ti Tin: The Graceful Dancer
Ti Tin loves to dance. Her graceful movements and striking natural beauty combine for an iconic vision of Bali. To...
Mr. Jaga: the Cock Fighter
Jaga, or Mr. Jaga as he likes to be referred to, is a bit of a character. He hails from...
Wayan Simprig: the Salt Farmer of Kusumba
I met Wayan for the fourth time in front of her simple dwelling just metres from the pounding surf in...