The Final Question: Bury or Burn?Duncan GrahamSeptember 14, 2023 by Duncan GrahamSeptember 14, 20230Many tourists in Bali will have witnessed “Ngaben”, the open-air Hindu cremations. Those for the rich and famous can be...
Russian Woman Goes Viral Exposing Ganesha Tattoo on ThighIndonesia ExpatMay 23, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatMay 23, 20220A woman from Russia has gone viral after posting a sexy pose showing a tattoo of Ganesha on her right...
Ogoh-Ogoh: Meaning, History, and Functions Commemorating NyepiIndonesia ExpatMarch 3, 2022March 3, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 3, 2022March 3, 20220Nyepi Day is very closely related to the existence of Ogoh-Ogoh, a giant sculpture that is a manifestation of Bhuta...
Muslims and Hindus March Together in Idul Fitri Celebrations in Narmada, NTBIndonesia ExpatJune 7, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatJune 7, 20190Local Hindus in West Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) took part in Idul Fitri celebrations with thousands of Muslims from...
Four Mobile Networks Shut Down on Nyepi Day in BaliIndonesia ExpatMarch 7, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 7, 20190As the people of Bali observe the Nyepi or ‘Day of Silence’ today, four mobile network operators- Telkomsel, Indosat, XL,...