Taman Ujung Water Palace Karangasem

Bali’s famed Kecak is a dance that tells the story of Asia’s most famous epic, the Ramayana. It is a huge performance, starring more than a dozen main characters and supported by a choir of 50 or more male dancers who perform very basic routines.

The acclaimed Mexican artist Miguel Covarrubias and his wife Rose were among the first westerners to immortalize Bali in art. The two first traveled to Bali in 1930 and quickly became fascinated by Balinese life, particularly by rituals, offerings, and festivals. Covarrubias's 1937 book Island of Bali is a remarkable source of information about the ...

Bali’s textiles are an important part of the its cultural heritage, in the past, traditional woven fabrics like songket were worn by the nobility as a class signifier in the royal courts. Today, caste-based restrictions no longer apply, but the songket remains a clear marker of status. Resplendent in shimmering silk and gold-wrapped threads, these ...

Experience one of the world’s most exceptional sunsets during your next visit to Bali. A hallowed landmark in the region, the Hindu temple of Tanah Lot is set against a breathtaking panoramic backdrop that lights up with fiery reds, soft pinks and blazing oranges each evening at sunset. The ancient sea temple is perched majestically on an offshore ...