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Saraswati Day (Hari Raya Saraswati) is one of Hindu Bali’s most important holy days, celebrated to honour the arrival of knowledge and learning. This celebration takes place every six months according to the Balinese calendar. For the Balinese community, especially students, it is an important occasion to show respect for knowledge while preserving cultural traditions. At EBPP schools, Saraswati is a special occasion that brings students and teachers together in preparation f

Every year on 28 October, we commemorate Youth Pledge Day, a reminder of the unity and spirit of young people who helped shape Indonesia's history. For us, the Youth Pledge is not just a part of history to remember, but also an inspiration for what we can do today. As young people, we have an important role in keeping our culture alive. At EBPP School, we learn about local arts and culture in our Arts and Culture lessons. We learn about traditional arts, passed down from our

Recognising a social issue is one thing; understanding why it happens is another. In EBPP’s Youth Empowerment classes, students are learning to take this next step by observing their surroundings, questioning common practices, and analysing social issues through a more critical lens. Having explored child marriage, sexual harassment and violence, patriarchy, and gender equality in their Youth Empowerment lessons, students are now applying their knowledge through simple observ

Throughout Ban Village, bamboo grows abundantly and is one of the communities’ most valuable local resources. It is used for construction, household items, Hindu ceremonies, musical instruments and many types of handicrafts. With creativity and proper skills, bamboo is a sustainable resource with significant economic potential. Recognising this opportunity, EBPP students are learning to transform bamboo into useful and valuable products. They have previously made balancing ba

When EBPP received an official invitation to join Karangasem Akhir Pekan (Karangasem Weekend Community Event) , I knew it would be more than just a performance. As a traditional music arts teacher, I was given the opportunity to take part and share what I love. I led the preparation while working closely with teachers from the 8 government elementary schools across Desa Ban. We began practicing in early February 2026, meeting every Friday and Saturday at a school we agreed on

Every February is celebrated as Balinese Language Month in Bali. To honor and support this important cultural celebration, EBPP students held a special cultural event on March 10 at the EBPP Ban office. The celebration was opened by Pengalusan School students with a beautiful Puspanjali dance to welcome the audience. The stage then became livelier with a musical performance using the traditional ‘cungklik’ bamboo instruments, (made by them), in a creative collaboration with m