Travelling to a new place is about exploring new destinations and immersing yourself in the locals. Bali is an ideal destination offering a unique and authentic local culture that is still being done today. At Padma Resort Ubud, our guests have the opportunity to experience and learn about the locality during their stay: Canang sari […]
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Bali isn’t all about beaches, it also has some of the most scenic waterfalls. We’ve picked some of our favourite waterfalls that will make your Bali holiday even more memorable. Read through our list for some inspirations. Aling Aling Waterfall Located in North Bali, at Buleleng, the waterfall is the spot to be for […]
Every country has its own traditional snack, and so does Indonesia. Back in the days, these traditional snacks can be found in the pasar or traditional open market. Hence the name Jajanan Pasar, or literally translates as market snacks. Today, these Jajanan Pasar can be found almost anywhere and not just in a traditional market anymore. […]
Celebrated as the day when dharma (the good) overcomes adharma (evil), is Galungan Day. The festivity is followed by Kuningan, and the two are the most important celebrations for Balinese Hindus. This year, Galungan falls on May 30th, while Kuningan is ten days later on June 9th. Galungan is observed every 210 days according to […]
In case you have been wondering today why people are dressed in the traditional Balinese outfits, carrying offerings, it’s because today is a special day in Bali called Pagerwesi. There are numerous ceremonies the Balinese celebrate yearly, and monthly – not the mention the daily prayers and offerings but today is one of the most […]