Best Landung Podcasts (2024)

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Making Bali 'Future-Proof', ft. Eco Tourism Bali | Episode 29 1:17:03

3M ago1:17:03

1:17:03

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 Rahm…

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Decoding the Pawukon Calendar: Cycles & Symbolism | Episode 28 11:27

7M ago11:27

11:27

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 kno…

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The Masks of Bali, feat. Prof. Dr. I Made Bandem and Bruce Carpenter | Episode 27 1:53:58

12M ago1:53:58

1:53:58

In this episode, we welcome Prof. Dr. I Made Bandem and Bruce Carpenter who recently published 'Masks of Bali: Between Heaven and Hell', an epic 2-volume collection on Bali's traditional masks, a historical publication set to define this field of art for generations to come. Note: this episode is best enjoyed as a Video (YouTube version available h…

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Nature, Cosmology and Transformational Healing, Feat. Tjok Gde Kerthyasa | Episode 26 1:06:56

1y ago1:06:56

1:06:56

This episode discusses Balinese healing traditions in the modern age, speaking to Tjok Gde Kerthyasa on how both science and spirituality are important to his work, why Balinese cosmology is important to holistic healing, and also what it will take to make Bali’s healing offerings more trusted and robust. Tjok Gde Kerthyasa is the founder of Tirta …

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Bali's New Year Resolutions, ft. Alistair Speirs, NOW! Bali Founder | Episode 25 10:50

1+ y ago10:50

10:50

In the same way we all make targets and goals for ourselves in the new year, why shouldn’t an island do the same? Why can’t Bali strive to be and do better? NOW! Bali Founder Alistair Speirs joins this episode to share his 20 Bali New Year Resolutions, some guidelines required to maintain the island's place as a world-renowned destination that ever…

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Repatriating Bali's Memories (Part 2); feat Edward Herbst and Marlowe Bandem of Bali 1928 | Episode 24 50:11

1+ y ago50:11

50:11

Full Video Interview available on YouTube here. Stored in distant archives of universities abroad, the earliest recordings of Balinese music and dance have remained a mystery for the greater Balinese society, alongside footage and photography of island life just a century ago. Bali 1928, a project on a mission to repatriate this old documentation b…

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Repatriating Bali's Memories (Part 1); feat Edward Herbst and Marlowe Bandem of Bali 1928 | Episode 23 49:04

1+ y ago49:04

49:04

Full Video Interview available on YouTube here. Stored in distant archives of universities abroad, the earliest recordings of Balinese music and dance have remained a mystery for the greater Balinese society, alongside footage and photography of island life just a century ago. Bali 1928, a project on a mission to repatriate this old documentation b…

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Explaining the Role and Importance of Water in Bali | Episode 22 12:40

2y ago12:40

12:40

The significance of water in Bali cannot be understated. In this episode we seek to illustrate the many ways in which water is part of life on the island and why it is such a central element in Balinese belief. You'll learn why Bali's belief system was called 'Agama Tirta', religion of holy water, before it was officially called 'Balinese Hinduism'…

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Identity and the Bali-China Relationship: The Symbolism of the Barong Landung Puppets | Episode 21 14:24

2y ago14:24

14:24

Found in most banjars across Bali, the distinct appearance of the Barong Landung characters are unmistakeable in the assortment of Balinese religious effigies. This conspicuous couple, always found together, are at face-value just symbols of an old Balinese love story. However, digging deeper, this historic husband and wife drama speaks not of love…

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Coming to Terms with Change in Bali (and of Bali) | Episode 20 14:27

2+ y ago14:27

14:27

In this episode of the podcast we’ll be exploring changes in Bali - and of Bali - discussing the effects of the island’s transformation into modern livelihoods and land-use. To read the transcript of the episode, feel free to visit our website article here. This episode comes from a feature article in our recently published, 'Preservation in Times …

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Music, Environment and Activism in Bali; feat. Ewa Wojkowska & Robi Navicula | Episode 19 1:06:06

2+ y ago1:06:06

1:06:06

In this episode, host Eddy Speirs is joined by two special guests, Ewa Wojkowska & Robi Navicula. Together they discuss a range of topics, including plastic pollution, Bali’s environmental crisis, beliefs surrounding nature, the future of Bali’s agricultural communities and also the island’s vibrant music scene. Ewa Wojkowska is the Co-Founder of K…

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Explaining Bali's Subak System (And Why Rice Fields are Cultural Landscapes) | Episode 18 15:21

3y ago15:21

15:21

Jatiluwih, the 600 hectares of rice fields in Tabanan, is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is listed as a cultural landscape... but what does that even mean? It refers to the subak water-sharing system and how the rice fields are the manifestation of the Balinese Tri Hita Karana Philosophy, the three elements of well being, God Nature…

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On the Quest for Holy Water | Episode 17 9:22

3y ago9:22

9:22

Agama Tirta, the Religion of Water. This is what Balinese religion was often referred to before it’s official title of Hindu Dharma, as water was - and continues to be - an essential element in the rituals and even belief of the Balinese. Today’s episode is taken from one of Jean Couteau’s articles in the NOW! Bali archives, titled Balinese Pilgrim…

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Understanding Bali : An Introduction to the Island of the Gods | Episode 16 17:07

3y ago17:07

17:07

Why is Bali the way it is? How is there a solitary Hindu island in the largest muslim country in the world (by population)? Why is its brand of Hinduism different from what is found in India? Why is it called the Island of the Gods? To understand everything we see in Bali today, it's necessary to take a deep dive into Bali's history, to see the ori…

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Puppet Masters and the Power of Myth | Episode 15 13:07

3+ y ago13:07

13:07

Myths, folklore and stories in general are powerful forces. They are vessels in which morals and life lessons can be shared to societies, thus guiding them in the 'right' way of being. Myths are an important part of Balinese culture, mainly through the medium of the shadow puppet performance or 'wayang kulit'. It is the puppet master, the dalang, w…

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The Story of Galungan, Bali's Most Important Ceremony | Episode 14 9:23

3+ y ago9:23

9:23

Galungan is one of the most important ceremonies on the Balinese calendar. The exact dates of this auspicious day are calculated through the 210-day Pawukon calendar, where the Galungan period will last 10 days. What makes this ceremony so special? What is its history and origins? Host Eddy Speirs shares the legend behind Galungan and why the Balin…

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How the Old Balinese Experience Time | Episode 13 10:39

3+ y ago10:39

10:39

The way the olden day Balinese perceive time, and remember old events, is not done in a measured and quantitative way - like we do in today's world. In this story by Jean Couteau, 'A Question of Time', he illustrates the interesting way in which time is experienced by Bali's older generations. Does it somehow relate to the way we are all perceiving…

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Exploring Art in Bali, feat. Richard Horstman | Episode 12 1:22:31

4y ago1:22:31

1:22:31

Art has a long history on the island, and really was one of the early lures for tourism to the island back in the 1920s, since then the art industry has grown and grown and Balinese artists today find themselves on the global art stage. To help us navigate the interesting art landscape in Bali, we’ve invited one of NOW! Bali’s contributors, Richard…

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A New Vision for Indonesian Tourism | Episode 11 9:54

4y ago9:54

9:54

This week, our Publisher Alistair Speirs takes over the airwaves and shares his thoughts and analysis of tourism, and the new vision that Bali, and in fact all of Indonesia, should embrace in order to re-open the industry in the most effective and efficient way possible going forward.

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4 Rules for Life, Bali Style | Episode 10 15:19

4y ago15:19

15:19

With many self-help books sharing their own "rules for life", this episode shares the wisdom of Balinese and Hindu belief on what makes a complete life. We share the Purasa Artha, the 4 Goals of Life in Hindu philosophy and unpack this with the duties, rites and actions to achieve this here in Bali. Other than providing a deeper understanding of th…

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Embracing and Celebrating Differences in Bali (and Indonesia) | Episode 9 15:19

4y ago15:19

15:19

This episode's topic is born out of the social unrest surrounding Black Lives Matter (or BLM), and has inspired us to discuss and explore the ideas of embracing and celebrating differences. Whilst BLM is centred around systemic racism in the US, many countries have their own form of ethnic, cultural or religious oppression. In Indonesia, this has l…

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What Will Travelling to Bali be like After Covid-19? | Episode 8 11:32

4y ago11:32

11:32

Being stuck at home for so long, the dreams of travelling are keeping many people sane. Something to look forward to. No doubt Bali will be high on the list for many — but what will a visit to Bali look be like, post-Covid crisis? We explore the possibilities in this week’s episode.

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Promoting Bali Tourism, Is There a Right Way? | Episode 7 13:52

4y ago13:52

13:52

More tourists is always good, right? Not always. What if they don’t care about the local culture, or have no curiosity for the history? Then numbers don’t mean anything. So, how can we promote Bali to attract people who DO care?

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Tourism, Business Ethics and Covid-19 | Episode 6 12:37

4y ago12:37

12:37

In this opinion piece, NOW! Publisher Alistair Speirs shares his thoughts on business ethics and tourism in the time of Covid-19 in Bali. He touches on why, in these difficult times, it is the absolute responsibility of business owners and leaders to help those most vulnerable.

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Legends of Bali's Great Temples | Temple Tales | Episode 5 11:36

4y ago11:36

11:36

Did you know, being centuries old, Bali's great temples have a whole host of wonderful myths and legends surrounding their founding? As with all things in Bali, there is plenty of magic and mysticism involved. This week we share the stories of Tanah Lot Temple (Pura Tanah Lot) and Uluwatu Temple (Pura Luhur Uluwatu), and the role the travelling pri…

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Bali After Covid-19: What Next? | Episode 4 18:40

4y ago18:40

18:40

"The crisis will end. They all do. And usually precipitate another because our ability to recover is pretty much equal to our ability to plan, says Alistair Speirs who has seen his weary way through many crises in Indonesia: from riots to earthquakes, from financial collapses to tsunamis. And if we are truly honest and compare our recovery time and…

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Kaja-Kelod, Bali's True North | Episode 3 12:30

4y ago12:30

12:30

In Bali, north has a different meaning. North, or Kaja, is towards the mountain, Mount Agung to be exact. It is the direction towards the spiritual, where the Balinese orient themselves towards. This orientation is found throughout Balinese structures and is all about orienting oneself with the universe.…

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Keeping the Balance in Bali | Episode 2 13:00

4y ago13:00

13:00

In this episode of The NOW! Bali Podcast, we share the unique way in which the Balinese Hindu perceive disaster as well as deal with disaster. This is a nice segue into the discussion of 'balance': how mankind is at the centre of balance between 'good' and 'evil'; and the purpose of ceremonies and offerings in keeping that balance.…

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Jero Gede Mecaling, The Spreader of Death and Disease | Episode 1 11:55

4y ago11:55

11:55

In this debut episode of The NOW! Bali Podcast, we share the story of Jero Gede Mecaling, an old animist myth surrounding the 'Honourable Fanged One', written by Jean Couteau. Jero Gede Mecaling is said to be the bringer of death and disease; a timely myth to discuss for the COVID-19 situation taking place during the recording. NOW! Bali is a multi…

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The NOW! Bali Podcast

NOW! Bali

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Making Bali 'Future-Proof', ft. Eco Tourism Bali | Episode 29 1:17:03

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Decoding the Pawukon Calendar: Cycles & Symbolism | Episode 28 11:27

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The Masks of Bali, feat. Prof. Dr. I Made Bandem and Bruce Carpenter | Episode 27 1:53:58

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Nature, Cosmology and Transformational Healing, Feat. Tjok Gde Kerthyasa | Episode 26 1:06:56

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Bali's New Year Resolutions, ft. Alistair Speirs, NOW! Bali Founder | Episode 25 10:50

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Repatriating Bali's Memories (Part 2); feat Edward Herbst and Marlowe Bandem of Bali 1928 | Episode 24 50:11

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Repatriating Bali's Memories (Part 1); feat Edward Herbst and Marlowe Bandem of Bali 1928 | Episode 23 49:04

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Explaining the Role and Importance of Water in Bali | Episode 22 12:40

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Identity and the Bali-China Relationship: The Symbolism of the Barong Landung Puppets | Episode 21 14:24

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Coming to Terms with Change in Bali (and of Bali) | Episode 20 14:27

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Music, Environment and Activism in Bali; feat. Ewa Wojkowska & Robi Navicula | Episode 19 1:06:06

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Explaining Bali's Subak System (And Why Rice Fields are Cultural Landscapes) | Episode 18 15:21

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On the Quest for Holy Water | Episode 17 9:22

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Understanding Bali : An Introduction to the Island of the Gods | Episode 16 17:07

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Puppet Masters and the Power of Myth | Episode 15 13:07

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The Story of Galungan, Bali's Most Important Ceremony | Episode 14 9:23

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How the Old Balinese Experience Time | Episode 13 10:39

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Exploring Art in Bali, feat. Richard Horstman | Episode 12 1:22:31

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A New Vision for Indonesian Tourism | Episode 11 9:54

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4 Rules for Life, Bali Style | Episode 10 15:19

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Embracing and Celebrating Differences in Bali (and Indonesia) | Episode 9 15:19

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What Will Travelling to Bali be like After Covid-19? | Episode 8 11:32

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Promoting Bali Tourism, Is There a Right Way? | Episode 7 13:52

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Tourism, Business Ethics and Covid-19 | Episode 6 12:37

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Legends of Bali's Great Temples | Temple Tales | Episode 5 11:36

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Bali After Covid-19: What Next? | Episode 4 18:40

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Kaja-Kelod, Bali's True North | Episode 3 12:30

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Keeping the Balance in Bali | Episode 2 13:00

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Jero Gede Mecaling, The Spreader of Death and Disease | Episode 1 11:55

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