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Bali

Bali

Bali, situated between Java and Lombok, stands as Indonesia's top tourist destination. Its capital, Denpasar, is the most populous city in the Lesser Sunda Islands and the second-largest in Eastern Indonesia. Additionally, Ubud, situated in Greater Denpasar, serves as the cultural hub of Bali.

Covering 5,590 square kilometers, the island is divided into eight regencies: Badung, Bangli, Buleleng, Gianyar, Jembrana, Karangasem, Klungkung, and Tabanan, along with one municipality, Denpasar.

As of 2024, Bali’s total population of Bali stands at 4.4 million people, with the majority being Balinese. Additionally, Bali is home to a diverse array of ethnic groups, including Javanese, Madurese, Malay, Sasak, East Nusa Tenggara, Chinese, Sundanese, Bugis, and Batak. In terms of religion, Hinduism predominates in Bali, followed by Islam, Christianity, Catholicism, Buddhism, Konghucu, and indigenous beliefs.

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Bali’s economy

As of 2023, Bali’s economy recorded a Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) of Rp 159.4 trillion. The province’s economic landscape is diversified, with key sectors driving its prosperity. Given the significant role of tourism in Bali’s economic growth, it comes as no surprise that the accommodation and food and beverage sectors dominate the contribution to the 2023 GRDP with Rp 28.3 billion. Another significant contribution to Bali’s GRDP comes from the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector with Rp 21 billion, as well as the transportation and warehousing sector with Rp 10.1 billion to the GRDP in 2023.

The Indonesian government is developing two Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Bali, specifically in Denpasar, both of which are focused on tourism. The first SEZ, located in Sanur, the oldest upscale resort area on the island, spans an area of 41.26 hectares and is situated right on the shores of Sanur Beach and Segara Ayu Beach. It is expected to accelerate the health and tourism sectors in Bali.

Another SEZ, located in South Denpasar, is the Kura Kura Bali SEZ, which has an investment target set at Rp 104.4 trillion by 2052. This SEZ is being developed and managed by PT Bali Turtle Island Development and will comprise tourism areas, trade and services, urban infrastructure, city parks, and marine ecosystems.

Aside from SEZs, national strategic projects (PSN) in the form of toll roads, dams, and ports are also being developed in Bali. These include the Gilimanuk-Negara-Pekutatan-Soka-Mengwi toll road, the Sanur-Nusan Ceningan/Lembongan port, Bali Maritime Tourism Hub, Sidan and Tamblang, and the Sidan dam water supply system.

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Latest News

May 16, 2025

The 16th BaliSpirit Festival was held at The Yoga Barn Ubud in Ubud District, Gianyar Regency, Bali Province on May 8-11, 2025. The event, which had 'Follow Your Spirit' as its teme, were attended by around 8000 participants from Australia, China, India, Europe, and the United States.

BaliSpirit Festival 2025 Media and Sponsorship Manager Dimaz Yogi Fawzi said that the festival was opened with a yoga class by Master Ketut Arsana through the Kundalini Tantra Yoga session. As a widely recognized practitioner and teacher, Master Arsana guides participants in techniques that combine breathing, body movement, and energy awareness.

"Kundalini Tantra Yoga is known as a practice that can awaken spiritual energy in the body, help strengthen the nervous system, balance hormones, and improve overall health - both physically and mentally," explained Dimaz on May 9, 2025.

Next, participants were invited to explore spiritual crafts in a special Sacred Mala-Mala Making workshop guided by AUM Rudraksha founder Soma Temple. This workshop invites participants to make a mala, a series of beads used for meditation.

"This is not just a creative activity, but also a form of meditative practice that calms the soul," he said.

The spiritual atmosphere was made even more welcoming with a kirtan music performance at the Tea Temple, presented by renowned musician and meditation teacher Punnu Singh Wasu. The strains of mantras and devotional music invited visitors to sing together in an intimate and peaceful atmosphere.

The highlight of the evening was a performance by Ilahi Sufi Qawwali, a music group that performs traditional Sufi poetry from India and Pakistan.

On the second day of the Bali Spirit Festival 2025, a Jivamukti Yoga workshop was held with Heeki Park. This workshop was designed to bring participants to a deeper understanding of inner freedom and peace through a series of dynamic asanas, mindful meditation, and profound philosophical teachings from the Jivamukti tradition.

"Throughout the day, the atmosphere of serenity and reflection continued at the Tea Temple with the Tea Medicine session, where participants enjoyed healing tea in a calming, meditative atmosphere," said Dimaz.

In the same place, a sacred African healing ceremony was guided by IKESH, providing a meaningful spiritual experience and connection with ancestral energy.

Towards the evening, the Tea Temple again became a center of serenity with a performance of Sound Healing Music by Agustian Supriatna. The harmonious tones took listeners on an inner journey that touched and refreshed the soul.

"At night, the attention of visitors shifted to The Groove Stage, where the series of performances began with the relaxed rhythms of Hartwell, followed by the collaborative energy and collective spirit of The Hanuman Project," he explained.

There was also a performance by Bottlesmoker, who presented an experimental electronic nuance.

BaliSpirit Festival Co-Founder I Made Gunarta emphasized his commitment for the festival to continue to elevate Ubud and Bali as the world's wellness center.

"BaliSpirit Festival is a space for anyone to find and follow their calling. Through the personal transformation born from this festival, participants are expected to bring positive energy back to their communities," said Gunarta during the opening of the Festival at the Padi Hotel Ubud at the evening of May 7, 2025.

He added that BaliSpirit Festival 2025 has not only had an impact on the economic growth in Ubud District, but also in other areas of Bali Province.

"The enthusiasm of visitors is very good and the market is starting to shift [to] China, [there are] lots of Chinese [visitors]," he explained.

In addition to having core activities such as yoga, music, and dance, the wellness center in BaliSpirit Festival 2025 will also be filled with various programs such as bamboo planting, book launches, and healthy food segments.

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