There are 3 aspects that must be fulfilled: palemahan, pawongan, and parahyangan. If palemahan is the state in which the inhabitant and the surroundings of the home they live in have a positive relati...

In Balinese tradition, pounding rice is called Ngoncang. In Balinese, Ngoncang comes from the word 'gaguncangan' which means boisterous. Based on how clearly or loudly the sound made while striking th...

Loloh cemcem Made from cemcem leaves, also known as kedondong woodland, "Loloh Cemcem" has a distinct flavor. A variety of flavors, including sweet, spicy, salty, sour, and somewhat sour, are present....

Rice planting in Bali is deeply intertwined with the island's culture and the unique Subak irrigation system, a UNESCO World Heritage. It involves a cooperative approach to water management originatin...

“Metekap” is a Balinese term for plowing rice fields using cow power. Metekap is a traditional method passed down from generation to generation.  Metekap is one of the elements of Tri hita karana, in...

Canang Sari is a daily offering made by Balinese Hindus as a way to express gratitude and devotion to the Divine. It’s a small, beautifully arranged tray filled with flowers, leaves, and symbolic item...

Jaje Gina is a traditional Balinese sweet treat that’s often used in Hindu offerings and rituals. Back in the day, you could find this snack almost everywhere, but now it’s becoming rare as fewer peop...

The tiny, slender, black bees known as Trigona bees are the ones who create trigona honey. This is a primitive kind of bee that yields very little honey. Because their honey has the largest concentrat...

Balinese houses are designed with a unique philosophy called Tri Hita Karana, which means harmony between people, nature, and God. Every part of the house has a special meaning and follows sacred rule...

The cave is located adjacent to this ravine in the backyard of a house. During Dutch colonialism, it served as a hiding place for villagers. The cave is roughly a hundred meters long. There's enough r...