THE STRAIT TIMES | Wednesday January 5, 2022 People taking part in a "water fight" festival in Bali, Indonesia, which is held to strengthen bonds and is believed to "clean" their souls. The Suwat Water Festival is an annual tradition held in Suwat village, Gianyar. Water is an important marker in welcoming the year as it is seen as an element that can purify itself. The water war is also a symbol of...
Masrur Jamaluddin and Lilit Marcus, CNN • Updated 16th December 2021 Hong Kong/Jakarta (CNN) — Destinations around the world have faced significant tourist reductions amid the coronavirus pandemic. But few have taken a harder hit than Bali, the Indonesian island long beloved of global travelers. Due to strict border control measures and a closed airport, Bali went from receiving millions of...
09 Dec 2021 With COVID restrictions loosening, Bali is reopening its doors to all visitors. This island in Indonesia, known as The Island of the Gods, has always had a lot to offer. It's a great tourist destination with lots of activities that are guaranteed to keep you and your family entertained. However, before starting your vacation, make a budget that will cover all the activities you hope to do...
by Sachi Kondo on 18 November 2021 Construction on Bali’s second major toll road, stretching from the island’s western tip to its urban center in the south, is set to begin this year. Environmental advocates say the project will obstruct water flows to dozens of irrigation sites across the island’s west. Some worry the project could impede conservation efforts in West Bali National...
A motorbike racer takes his vehicle through the paddock ahead of a free practice run for the Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at the Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit in Central Lombok, East Nusa Tenggara, on Nov. 19, 2021. The WorldSBK race features 23 racers from 12 teams and runs from Friday until Sunday.(Antara/Ahmad Subaidi) Panca Nugraha and Dian Septiari (The Jakarta...