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Another Ceremonial Parade, Another Traffic Pause

Nothing is more revered in Balinese culture than ceremonies, as they are the foundation on which Balinese culture is built. And they provide the strong sense of community which holds its people together through all times.
Bali: Ahead of its Time in the 2020 COVID19 Era?

March 15th 2020
Bali’s New Year’s Eve day, as determined by the Balinese Saka calendar, is a Hindu holiday mainly celebrated in Bali, Indonesia. This year the celebration takes place on March 25th. It is also known as Nyepe Day, or the Day of Silence. On this day, the entire island of Bali turns off all power, stops all traffic, abandons all global activities, including the internet, and remains in silence. S ... read more
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My soulmate husband Stan and I have always been captivated by foreign cultures, and what we can learn from them. We continue to chase lifelong dreams, taking adventurous risks while learning, doing, and sharing as much as possible. This passion has fuelled our global travels, as well as my study of foreign languages - French, Spanish, Indonesian, and Thai. And whether I am at home, or elsewhere in the world, my guitar and harmonicas are always with me, as music is the most universal language. I have been very privileged, as I have had both the desire and the ability to pursue my dreams, ... full info
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