All kinds of offerings are made for Galungan. This is probably the busiest period for the Balinese, especially the women who have to go to the market early in the morning to buy all the necessary items. These cute little baskets are made from yellow coconut leaves.  These aren’t the offerings themselves but only a [...]

Nyepi Day falls on 16th March 2010. All shops and restaurants will be closed and hotel guests will not be able to go out from 6 am 16th March to 6am 17th March 2010. Nyepi Processions can be seen in Ubud and Denpasar. NYEPI DAY 2010 PACKAGES – Melia Bali Resort in Nusa Dua – [...]

The week before Galungan is a very busy time for Balinese women. The day starts at 5 am usually to arrive at the market in good time to buy the best flowers, spices and cakes in preparation for this important day. In fact for many, 5 am is already running a little late as by [...]

Tanah Lot is one of the most famous tourist sites in Bali. I am sure you’ve heard of this famous place. Its a temple that sits on a rock just off the South West coast of Bali. The temple itself is rather ordinary on its own. It is unique in that it sits on a [...]

Galungan Day falls on Wednesday, 18 March 2009.  However, activities start well before then and all Balinese Hindus have already begun to buy the necessary things for the ceremony. The main purpose is to prepare all the items for making the offerings. This might sound simple but making offerings is by no means a small [...]