Welcome to Bali
Daily Life
Norms & Manners
Local Languages
100

What country is Bali part of?

Indonesia

100

What type of clothing should you wear when visiting a temple?

Sarong 

100

Is it polite to touch someone’s head in Bali?

No

100

How do you say “hello” in Balinese?

Om Swastiastu

200

What is the name of the main airport in Bali?

Ngurah Rai International Airport

200

What should you do when a ceremony is happening in the village?

Be respectful, don’t interrupt, observe quietly

200

How do Balinese people typically express disagreement?

Indirectly, with a smile – avoiding confrontation

200

What’s the Balinese word for “thank you”?

Suksma

300

What’s the name of the popular beach area near the airport?

Kuta

300

What’s the “day of silence” in Bali called?

Nyepi

300

Why shouldn’t you point with your feet or left hand?

They are considered unclean/disrespectful

300

What does “Bli” mean in Bali?

Older Brother

400

Which town is known as the cultural and spiritual heart of Bali?

Ubud

400

What is a “banjar”?

A neighborhood community group

400

You’re feeling frustrated in traffic and want to honk or shout. Should you?

No

400

What’s the polite way to say “sorry” in Balinese?

Ampura

500

What’s the name of the volcano that is sacred to Balinese people?

Mt. Agung

500

What small daily offering do you often see on the ground or in temples?

Canang Sari

500

What color sash must you wear when entering most Balinese temples?

Yellow or white (purity)

500

What does “Ngayah” mean in Bali?

Volunteer