Bali

Piranti Mepandes: Tools of the Tooth Filing

One of the most significant rites of passage for any Balinese Hindu is the tooth filing ceremony, known as metatah, mesangih and for higher castes, mepandes. The ceremony involves the filing down of the top two canines and four incisors, the ‘fang-like’ teeth which are symbolic of the animalistic tendencies, as people enter the adult […]

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A Spectacular 6-Day Easter Festival at Karma Kandara

With everyone’s favourite springtime holiday fast approaching, Karma Kandara has announced the return of its annual Easter Festival. From 28 March to 2 April 2024, celebrate Easter in true Karma style with various exclusively curated family-friendly experiences over six days.  The Easter Festival kicks off with Cocktails with Hanoman at Temple Lounge (28 Mar), where in-house guests can savour specially crafted […]

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Bunut Bolong: The Holy Hollow Tree

On the winding valley roads of Jembrana Regency stands a majestic and holy tree by the name of Bunut Bolong, a twisting and towering banyan that has a road running straight through its centre. As you travel up north from Medewi, up the picturesque mountain route that cuts through the verdant Pupuan countryside, it’s impossible […]

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Italian restaurants in Bali

The Italian food culture transcends the act of eating, where it has become a means of gathering and togetherness, where food and folk convene for the ultimate pleasures of life. So if you’re after the comforts of a bowl of pasta or a slice of pizza, we share some of the best Italian restaurants in […]