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Kumpul Kumpul

Paras - Cultural Events in Bali - Penerbit Partikular
An intimate open house celebrating the 2nd anniversary of Penerbit Partikular with friends and music by Itta Mukti, Gilang Propagila, Ario & Deni, and Xuxu Spinning.

Sungai Watch Charity Exhibition

Paras - Cultural Events in Bali - Citra Sasmita - Sungai Watch Charity Exhibition
SUN.CONTEMPORARY and SHELTER launched the Sungai Watch Charity Exhibition on 23 February 2025. This fundraiser unites 21 Balinese and international artists in a creative dialogue on sustainability. The exhibition also features a Sungai Watch installation illustrating environmental conservation and collective action. Online auctions of commissioned works by Ricky Lee Gordon and Ines Katamso will support Sungai Watch's mission to protect and restore Indonesia’s waterways, with 100% of proceeds donated.

Paras: Kuala Lumpur Open House

Paras | Documenting 100 Years of Hospitality and Hotel Architecture in Bali
To our friends in Malaysia, join us for the third Paras Open House which will be held in our publisher’s hometown, Kuala Lumpur, within the architectural backdrop of the city’s brutalist community centre, The Toffee.

MI-RENG: New Music for Gamelan

Paras - Cultural Events in Bali - MI RENG
MI-RENG convenes leading voices in the field—including Dewa Alit, Made Kartawan, Janu Janardhana, Septian Dwicahyo, and Arif B. Prasetyo—to inspire fresh perspectives on gamelan. The sessions navigate a spectrum of concepts, from foundational tuning principles to cutting-edge composition, while also plunging into the depths of sound and creativity in collaboration with accomplished artists, musicologists, and cultural experts.

Bali International Film Festival 2025

Established in 2007, the annual Bali International Film Festival, widely known as Balinale, has earned international acclaim. Its reputation is built on a diverse and compelling program featuring independent fiction, documentaries, features, and short films that bring powerful stories from Indonesia and across the globe to the screen. Beyond its cinematic showcase, Balinale distinguishes itself through dynamic professional forums that foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among filmmakers.

Paras: Jakarta Open House

Paras | Documenting 100 Years of Hospitality and Hotel Architecture in Bali
The second Paras Open House, marking the launch of the book, Paras - Documenting 100 Years of Hospitality and Hotel Architecture in Bali, will be part of the annual ARCH:ID, Indonesia's biggest architecture conference and exhibition in Jakarta.

Dalam Belanga

Paras - Cultural Events in Bali - Uma Seminyak - Dalam Belanga
Dalam Belanga is a heartwarming celebration a whole creativity of cross-border spirit, featuring artworks by 9 talented emerging artists: Made Ari, Made Chandra, Derry Smbiring, Shfpay, Dedep0t, Krisna Jiwanggi Banyu, Stoybak, Jessmon, Ade Ahimsa.

Jia CURATED 2025

Paras - Cultural Events in Bali - Jia CURATED 2025
Jia CURATED will return to Bali Festival Park from 14 to 18 August 2025. This year’s event will feature an expanded space, twice the size of previous editions, extended days, and will introduce new programmes spotlighting evolving trends in craft, design, and culture.

Ade Ardhana: MENAPAK

Paras - Cultural Events in Bali - Ruang Arta Derau - MENAPAK
In celebration of Earth Day, Bumi Kinar presents MENAPAK - a photography exhibition by young Balinese photographer Ade Ardhana. Through his lens, Ade invites us to reflect on the traces we leave upon the natural world, a visual journey that explores how small, seemingly simple things can transform the way we honor the planet. MENAPAK (Tracing the Earth) invites us to feel how tiny objects can shift our perspective, revealing the quiet yet powerful connections between humans, nature, and one another.