The Bali Folklore of Jaya Prana
The first time I heard the story of Jayaprana, I was still a teenager. My teacher told it like it was a movie—full of love, betrayal, and a tragic end. Years later, I found…
putu blog about daily life and his work. he works as a tour guide in Bali.
The first time I heard the story of Jayaprana, I was still a teenager. My teacher told it like it was a movie—full of love, betrayal, and a tragic end. Years later, I found…
One day, I had the opportunity to introduce the layout of a Balinese house to my client. I visited a house in Desa Baru that is open to the public, allowing visitors to learn…
In the quiet village of Desa Tua, there’s a special place called Rumah Desa, where visitors can experience traditional Balinese culture and farming. During my visit, along with…
When I first walked into the ARMA Museum in Ubud, I felt calm and peaceful. The garden in the courtyard was beautiful and well-kept. There were stone statues placed around the…
I have been to Kehen Temple in Bangli, but I found this ancient temple always so interesting. When I arrived, I was really amazed by the carvings on the gate, doors, and walls.…
The morning was calm, with a cloudy sky hiding the sun. The weather was cool, not hot at all. My friend suggested we walk to get breakfast instead of riding. It seemed like a…
One day while working, I ended up in a village called Kayu Putih in Singaraja, North Bali. It was midday, and lunchtime had arrived as the clock struck 13:20. So, my friend and I…
When I arrived at Amed Beach, I saw many colorful Jukung boats resting on the black sand. Each boat had outriggers on both sides, helping to keep balance on the water. The sky…
Today, I went to East Bali, to a village called Sibetan. It took about two and half hours from Denpasar, the capital city of Bali. Sibetan is popular in Bali because it is the…
I arrived at Kusamba village again after some time just after midday. It is a seaside village known for its traditional salt-making. I stopped by one of the salt makers in the…