Sumung – Part II: A Mediator Between Cultures
Gusti Made Sumung, known to most as the son of Lempad, was in fact a remarkable man in his own right. One of the first …
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Sumung, Son of Lempad part I
In which anthropologist Graeme MacRae, from Massey University, New Zealand, shares his memories of his Balinese mentor, I Gusti Made Sumung. Among the …
Ubud’s Upcoming Food Festival: Open for Partnerships
On Thursday evening, 12th of February, the Yayasan Mudra Swari Saraswati foundation which runs the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival, the Bali Emerging Writers Festival, …
Once Upon a Time: Hans Hoefer’s Images of a Magical Era
Once upon a time in the magical era of the Sixties, three talented young men set out from southern Germany. These three artists, Werner Hahn, …
Music Line Up Announced for BaliSpirit Festival 2015
The 8th annual BaliSpirit Festival, a Global Celebration of Yoga, Dance & Music in Ubud, Bali – March 31 until April 5, 2015, is maintaining …
Good Morning Ubud
A flying fox operated by sand dredgers brings up sand from the Ayung river for sale to the construction industry.
Caring About Bali, Caring About Ubud – Dealing with HIV
In Ubud, and Gianyar regency as a whole there are some 30 ‘kafés’ (illegal night time café/bar/brothels) and more than 200 ‘unofficial’ sex workers. The men …
Good Morning Ubud
A Brahmin “pedanda” priest collects cempaka flowers for offerings. He said they are a symbol of happiness and joy. “You never see unhappy people enjoying …