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Bali Culture5 min read

Another major religious holiday that we must know and celebrate is Nyepi, the Holy Day of Silence in Bali.

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Bali Culture4 min read

Galungan is celebrated by Hindus every 6 months in Bali (210 days), with Kuningan following ten days later.

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Kecak dance is a dance art originating from Bali, performed by male dancers in a circle with a distinctive vocal rhythm.

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Ngaben is a Balinese cremation ceremony described in the legacy BFH article published on 15 October 2022.

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