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Foreign tourists take part in a special competition on August 17 at Legian Beach
Living Cultural Calendar 4 min

Foreign tourists take part in a special competition on August 17 at Legian Beach

Badung (National Archipelagic Wire) - Dozens of foreign nationals (WNA) who are in Bali took part in various typical competitions on August 17 such as eating crackers, sack races and tug-of-war to celebrate the 81st Anniversary of Indonesian Independence at Legian Beach, Badung Regency.

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Bali Remains Safe For Travelers As Indonesia Mourns Deaths In 7.7 Earthquake In Flores
Living Cultural Calendar 4 min

Bali Remains Safe For Travelers As Indonesia Mourns Deaths In 7.7 Earthquake In Flores

Tourists in Bali are being advised that Bali Province remains safe for travel, but that some travel to East Nusa Tenggara should be reassessed.

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Governor Koster evaluates Ngurah Rai Airport service improvements
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Governor Koster evaluates Ngurah Rai Airport service improvements

Denpasar (National Archipelagic Wire) - Bali Governor Wayan Koster chaired the Coordination Meeting for Improving the Quality of Services at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport to evaluate the effectiveness of improving public facilities and the flow of passenger arrivals.

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The festival is a creative platform to boost MSMEs
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The festival is a creative platform to boost MSMEs

Denpasar (National Archipelagic Wire) - The 2026 Sesetan Festival is a forum for the community, especially the younger generation, to develop creativity while encouraging the strengthening of local MSMEs.

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Three Balinese painters exhibit a variety of visual media at the Sanur Art Hub
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Three Balinese painters exhibit a variety of visual media at the Sanur Art Hub

Denpasar (National Archipelagic Wire) - Three painters from Sukawati, Gianyar, namely I Made Mahendra Mangku, I Made Galung Wiratmaja, and I Wayan Arnata are presenting a joint art exhibition that explores the diversity of visual media in an inclusive, independent art space in the Sanur area, Den...

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Nusa Lembongan’s Beachfront Hotels Are In High Demand With Beach-Loving Tourists
Hospitality & Openings 4 min

Nusa Lembongan’s Beachfront Hotels Are In High Demand With Beach-Loving Tourists

This is one of our favourite spots in all of Indonesia, and honestly, it’s hard to haul ourselves back to Bali if we’ve retreated to the outlying islands. 

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Garuda opens first flight from Bali to Bandung
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Garuda opens first flight from Bali to Bandung

Denpasar (National Archipelagic Wire) - The management of I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Bali, welcomed the first flight on the Bandung, West Java route, which is served by the national airline Garuda Indonesia.

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Special fare of only IDR 1,000 on Trans Metro during August 2026
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Special fare of only IDR 1,000 on Trans Metro during August 2026

Denpasar, Bali (National Archipelagic Wire) - The Bali Province Bank Indonesia (BI) Representative Office is giving discounts to Trans Metro Dewata public transportation passengers during August 2026 to commemorate the 81st Anniversary of Indonesian Independence and the 68th Anniversary of Bali P...

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Flights on the Bali-NTT route are running normally after the earthquake in Flores
Travel, Aviation & Immigration 4 min

Flights on the Bali-NTT route are running normally after the earthquake in Flores

Denpasar (National Archipelagic Wire) - The management of I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Bali, announced that all regular flights on the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) route were running normally after the earthquake disaster in Flores.

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Banjarang Village Government Strategy to Bring to Life the Dead Japanese Cave Cultural Heritage
Living Cultural Calendar 4 min

Banjarang Village Government Strategy to Bring to Life the Dead Japanese Cave Cultural Heritage

The atmosphere of the Japanese Cave Rest Area in Banjarangkan Village, Klungkung, looked boisterous with a sea of ​​residents on Saturday (15/8/2026) afternoon. Hundreds of residents poured in there after taking a leisurely walk to mark the 81st anniversary of the Republic of ...

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North Bali’s Hotels Highlight Region’s Cultural Wonders And Serene Escapes
Hospitality & Openings 4 min

North Bali’s Hotels Highlight Region’s Cultural Wonders And Serene Escapes

With North Bali home to jungles, incredible coastline, ancient cities, and some of the most welcoming hotels, hostels, and homestays around, you’ll soon see why we love it so much. 

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Munduk Is The Destination Topping Travel Trending Lists: Here’s What Tourists Need To Know
Hospitality & Openings 4 min

Munduk Is The Destination Topping Travel Trending Lists: Here’s What Tourists Need To Know

It’s not hard to see why this stunning north Bali jungle escape is home to some of the most stunning views the island has to offer.  Bali is known for its stunning stretches of coastline and visually pleasing rice terraces. For many, the call of the ocean or the vast open green l...

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