3 Balinese Ghost Stories – Unfolding The Spooky Side Of Bali Culture

Remember the ghost stories session that you all had at least once, maybe during a sleepover with lights off and torches on, or while camping in the forest by the bonfire with friends. Well, let’s go international on these ghost stories with some Balinese Ghost stories, presented by the travelers who, recently took a Bali Trip with our Bali Packages.

Mostly when we think of Bali, the first things that come to mind are the beautiful beaches with white sand, rice terraces, scenic temples, cascading waterfalls, and the endless adventure in the blue ocean. But, Bali is a lot more than just natural beauty. It is also a place with a rich culture and strict traditions and customs that are deeply rooted in the daily lifestyle of the people here.

So, in this blog, we are going to uncover the unseen side of Bali and burst some Balinese Myths for you. Let me start by telling you, that black magic is also practiced in Bali. Shocked? But what makes it more interesting is that black magic in Bali can be both positive and negative as well.

Now, mostly black magic is associated with negativity, so you must be wondering how can black magic be positive. In Balinese culture, it is believed that both positive and negative forces must exist together on the island of Bali to maintain a balance.

Many of us have already heard of black magic practitioners who do it to spread negative energy. But in Bali, there are many leyaks who practice black magic to summon ghosts to guard the temples of Bali, secluded beaches, and other holy places from negative energy, trespassers, and intruders.

So, without further ado, let’s dive into the Balinese Ghost Stories that are an important part of the Balinese Culture. Tied into this deep mysticism are of course the folk tales told to children; the myths believed by communities for generations.