Tensions have arisen as hotels claim beaches and shorelines that belong to the state. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

Indonesia's popular tourist paradise Bali is considering a ban on beach privatization, amid growing concerns that commercial ...

Bali is moving forward with plans to ensure all private beaches remain accessible to the public. Concern is growing over ...

Called the R20 for short, this year’s inaugural Religion Forum is set to reconvene with next year’s G20 in India and then the following year in Brazil. Secretary General of Muslim World League ...

Bali instituted a new tourism tax in 2024 that will go toward funding essential services and infrastructure on the island.

Each year, the entire island of Bali in Indonesia goes completely quiet for Nyepi, otherwise known as the "Day of Slience." The island's only airport is shut, as people keep off beaches and streets, ...

Asian Ethnology seeks to deepen understanding and further the pursuit of knowledge about the peoples and cultures of Asia. We wish to facilitate intellectual exchange between Asia and the rest of the ...

Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout to God with loud songs of joy. For the Lord, the Most High, is awesome, a great king over all the earth. Recently Jo and I watched” Frida,” a stunningly ...

Bali Pratipada 2025, also called Vamana Jayanti in some regions, is an auspicious Hindu festival that honors the legendary King Bali, known for his generosity, devotion, and humility. Celebrated a day ...

Access to the beach for Segara Kerthi or Pakelem ceremonies is becoming increasingly limited. Some hotel and villa operators ...