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  • Learn Ancient Gamelan Selonding at Mekar Bhuana

    To increase awareness of and exposure to this beautiful art-form and the orchestra, Mekar Bhuana has opened selonding lessons for the general public of all ages. A minimum of 6 people are needed to play the instruments, with a maximum of 8 when playing gambang style music.

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    indOKiwi Now Offers Consultation & Interpreting with Skype

    Friday, May 21st, 2010

    We are constantly striving to make life easier for our customers, and now you can consult us about Bali, its culture and the local way of doing things, as well as interpreting—all in real-time via Skype. (more…)

    Why do people ride their motorbikes with their jackets on backwards?

    Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

    What makes Bali such a wonderful place for me is that it is simply beaming with the bizarre. (more…)

    Plastic Fantastic Beats the Banana Leaf

    Sunday, April 18th, 2010

    The local attitude towards plastic and plastic bags is not simply practically based, but also has its roots in cultural beliefs and habits. (more…)

    What is the difference between ‘ngayah’ and ‘ngo’opin’?

    Sunday, April 11th, 2010

    If you live in Bali I’m sure you’ll already know that a Balinese life is full of ceremonies that seem to take place nearly every day of the year. (more…)

    Why do people always say “makan, makan” to you if they are eating?

    Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

    One thing that you will learn fast if you live here is that fact that Indonesia has a culture of shame. (more…)

    Plastic Fantastic Beats the Banana Leaf

    Sunday, April 4th, 2010

    The local attitude towards plastic and plastic bags is not simply practically based, but also has its roots in cultural beliefs and habits. (more…)

    Kanggoang malu nah!

    Sunday, April 4th, 2010

    You don’t have to stay in Bali for long to realize that the perfection, precision and efficiency we find say in many European cultures is not the general mindset. (more…)

    Sweet Victory!

    Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

    The Indonesian rupiah must be the most valuable currency in the world. (more…)

    Why do people in Bali love to burn rubbish?

    Thursday, February 11th, 2010

    There are a number of reasons why see you people disposing of rubbish thoughtlessly. (more…)

    Translation Service in High Demand

    Thursday, February 11th, 2010

    Since indOKiwi’s inception in December 2008, demand for their translation service has increased dramatically. (more…)