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05 oktober 2023

Balinese clothing: Elegance and symbolism

Caroline
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Balinese traditional clothing, known for its vibrant colors and intricate designs, is an integral part of the island's rich cultural heritage. These garments not only serve as a form of attire but also carry deep symbolic meaning, reflecting the island's spiritual and artistic traditions.
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North Bali Pura Beji Lovina, one of North Bali's oldest temples and dedicated to the goddess Dewi Sri
03 april 2023

Noord Bali, top 10 things to do

Caroline
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North Bali is one of the most fascinating parts of the island offering some unique experiences to any visitor. Here is my personal list of top 10 things to do. Enjoy the read!
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19 januari 2023

How to Discover the authentic Bali?

Caroline
#bali#culture#northbali#thingstodo
Bali is a lush island to explore full of wonderful nature and an amazing cultural heritage. You can find wonderful beaches, stunning rice paddies, colorful temple decorations and smiling Balinese people.
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23 augustus 2022

Temple etiquette

Caroline
#bali#culture#northbali#thingstodo
Bali is full of Hindu temples that are unique in architecture and structure. The traditional Hindu religion in Bali is also unique and it is a real part of the Balinese daily life and culture. A visit of one of the thousands of Hindu temples is essential when visiting Bali. It is fascinating and gives an insight into the local culture. As the temples are holy places of worship, it is important to show respect and to observe certain rules during a temple visit.
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17 juli 2019

Morning offerings in Bali

Caroline
#bali#culture#news
While in Bali, you will immediately notice that daily morning offerings, also called ‘Canang sari’ are placed everywhere, at the foot of temples, on statues, at the entrance door of a home or shop, on the beach, everywhere.
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14 november 2018

Metatah, traditional Balinese tooth-filing ceremony

Caroline
#bali#culture#northbali
Tooth-filing or metatah is an important Hindu Balinese rite of passage. This very important ceremony is performed for Hindu Balinese when they come of age
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Barong dance at Villa Bossi
18 april 2018

Barong dance - unique part of Balinese culture

Caroline
#bali#culture
Barong animal dance is one of the native Balinese dances. It is the well known dance of Balinese culture that finds its origin in the Balinese mythology.
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05 november 2017

5 great Balinese dishes you should try!

Caroline
#bali#culture#food
Balinese food is absolutely great! It is full of spices and healthy local products. While in Bali there are a couple of dishes that you should try:
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13 juni 2015

Bali kicked of the 37th Bali Arts Festival

Caroline
#bali#culture#news#thingstodo
For one full month, from June 13 to July 11 2015, the best of Bali’s dances, music, and artistic expressions will be on display as Bali showcases its best cultural presentations.
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05 maart 2013

Cultural landscape of Bali added to the UNESCO World Heritage List

Caroline
#bali#culture#news#northbali
For a thousand years, mornings in the heart of Bali have brought beautiful and inspiring visions of the island's terraced rice paddies. On July 2, the United Nations has added Balinese rice cultivation, known as Subak, to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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