The NOW! Bali Podcast

Edward Speirs

Bringing you the richness of Balinese culture, heritage and history through this specially curated audio experience, NOW! Bali - a multimedia company based on the island of the gods - aims to create a deeper appreciation on why Bali is a truly unique destination not only in Indonesia, but in the world. From explanations and breakdowns of traditions and culture, to interviews with insightful experts, host Edward Speirs aims to shed a light on one of the world's most vibrant living cultures. www.nowbali.co.id

  1. Understanding Balinese Ceremonies ft. Tjokorda Raka Kerthyasa (Ubud Royal Family) | Episode 31

    11/03/2024

    Understanding Balinese Ceremonies ft. Tjokorda Raka Kerthyasa (Ubud Royal Family) | Episode 31

    Tjokorda Raka Kerthyasa is an esteemed member of the Ubud Royal Family and holds the position of Bendesa Adat of Ubud (Head of Customary Village Organisation) since 2009. He is one of Bali’s respected authorities on culture and local traditions. He joins the podcast ahead of a colossal ceremony taking place in Ubud, on 10 November 2024, known as Karya Agung Penyejeg Jagat. This opens a wider conversation surrounding the nature of ceremonies and the intricacies of ‘yadnya’, or sacrifices (offerings) that are central to Balinese spiritual life. Tjok Raka demystifies many of the burning questions many have regarding Balinese Hindu ceremonies, including a frequently asked question: “Why do so many Balinese Hindu not understand the ceremony they are taking part in?” This episode delves deep into Balinese philosophy, belief and practice.  Join Tjok Raka for the debut of an immersive cultural event from 15 to 17 November 2024’ Unveiling Bali’: Details can be found here: https://ibahubud.com/experiences/ Thank you to our Podcast Sponsor, Genesis Creative Centre, for providing the professional recording studio, centred in Pererenan, Bali.  Purchase a copy of TIMELESS Bali Volume 4, the fourth edition in the annual publication series: ⁠⁠⁠Purchase a copy here. ⁠⁠⁠ How to support NOW! Bali (1) You can help grow the Podcast by following or rating us on your preferred Podcast platform, or indeed share our episodes with a friend. (2) We'd love for you to become a reader! Our bi-monthly magazine is available as a digital edition and can be downloaded for free from our online catalogue: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠payhip.com/nowbalimag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (3) For those in Indonesia, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠order a print version of NOW! Bali. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ (4) Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - or even send us a short email of encouragement or even feedback at nowbali@phoenix.co.id.

    1h 30m
  2. 01/17/2024

    Making Bali 'Future-Proof', ft. Eco Tourism Bali | Episode 29

    Bali, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture, has faced escalating environmental challenges as its tourism industry continues to grow. Issues such as waste mismanagement and ecological degradation have prompted a local response led by Eco Tourism Bali. Founded in 2021 by Suzy Hutomo, Chairperson of BodyShop Indonesia, and Rahmi Fajar Harini, a Balinese entrepreneur with a background in hospitality and public relations, the social impact business is building the path to make Bali a sustainable destination by 2030. Through their  ‘Sustainable Guideline and Verification System’ and 'Regenerative Bali' programmes, they aim to improve the quality of the island's tourism industry and make it 'future-proof' in the face of environmental challenges. Read the full article on Eco Tourism Bali on nowbali.co.id Podcast Partner The NOW! Bali Podcast is supported by ⁠⁠Genesis Creative Centre⁠⁠⁠, where you'll find video, photo and music studios, as well as other content creation services for any of your personal or business projects. This Episode was edited by Quincy Dekker. How to support NOW! Bali (1) You can help grow the Podcast by following or rating us on your preferred Podcast platform, or indeed share our episodes with a friend. (2) We'd love for you to become a reader! Our bi-monthly magazine is available as a digital edition and can be downloaded for free from our online catalogue: ⁠⁠⁠payhip.com/nowbalimag⁠⁠⁠. (3) For those in Indonesia, you can ⁠⁠order a print version of NOW! Bali. ⁠⁠ (4) Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ - or even send us a short email of encouragement or even feedback at nowbali@phoenix.co.id.

    1h 17m
  3. 10/12/2023

    Decoding the Pawukon Calendar: Cycles & Symbolism | Episode 28

    In this episode, host Eddy Speirs covers one of the most central aspects of Balinese Hindu ritual life: the Pawukon Calendar. This episode outlines the mythological origins of Hari Saraswati, The Day of Knowledge, rooted in the legend of 'Watugunung', Bali's own 'Oedipus' tale. This is tied to the creation of the calendar as well as wariga, the knowledge of time. Following this is an explanation of how the Pawukon calendar is used, and what 'calculations' must be done to define specific auspicious days. This episode comes from an article written by Jean Couteau, published in TIMELESS Bali Volume 3, the third iteration in our annual publication series, released in August 2023. Purchase a copy here. Free Transcript Available: Download Here Podcast Partner The NOW! Bali Podcast is supported by ⁠Genesis Creative Centre⁠⁠, where you'll find video, photo and music studios, as well as other content creation services for any of your personal or business projects. This Episode was edited by Quincy Dekker. How to support NOW! Bali (1) You can help grow the Podcast by following or rating us on your preferred Podcast platform, or indeed share our episodes with a friend. (2) We'd love for you to become a reader! Our bi-monthly magazine is available as a digital edition and can be downloaded for free from our online catalogue: ⁠⁠payhip.com/nowbalimag⁠⁠. (3) For those in Indonesia, you can ⁠order a print version of NOW! Bali. ⁠ (4) Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ - or even send us a short email of encouragement or even feedback at nowbali@phoenix.co.id.

    11 min

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Bringing you the richness of Balinese culture, heritage and history through this specially curated audio experience, NOW! Bali - a multimedia company based on the island of the gods - aims to create a deeper appreciation on why Bali is a truly unique destination not only in Indonesia, but in the world. From explanations and breakdowns of traditions and culture, to interviews with insightful experts, host Edward Speirs aims to shed a light on one of the world's most vibrant living cultures. www.nowbali.co.id