NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 7: AYANA Bali's newly-opened cultural and events center, the SAKA Museum, has just been recognized in Time Magazine's prestigious World's Greatest Places list of 2024. Integrating Bali's rich history with state-of-the-art facilities, SAKA Museum is establishing itself as a centerpiece for the island's spiritual and cultural heritage. As part of AYANA Bali's resort destination, SAKA Museum underscores its mission to promote and preserve Bali's vibrant cultural heritage.
The museum's inaugural exhibition, 'Walking Among the Giants,' showcases a collection of ogoh-ogoh, giant effigies paraded during Bali's New Year 'Day of Silence' Celebration, Nyepi. This collaborative masterpiece, crafted by Balinese communities and artists, vividly portrays iconic figures from Balinese folklore and legend. SAKA Museum seamlessly blends Bali's rich traditions with its modern ethos, a harmony echoed throughout the museum's architectural design.
The award-winning Napp Studio & Architects has artfully captured Bali's natural beauty in the museum's layout. From the island's tranquil night sky, reflected in the light-studded ceiling, and volcanic rocks in the jasper and agate materials, to water caves evoked through numerous pools and fountains, the museum conveys the deep connection between Balinese culture and the natural world. "We are truly honored to see our collaboration with the Balinese community acknowledged by such a renowned publication," say.