Golden Hour (Indonesia, Bali)

In Bali, golden hour —called sore in Indonesian—is more than just a moment of low light. It also signifies the end of the day , when Balinese people gather on the beach, part social ritual, part daily spirituality . At this time, sea vapors and suspended volcanic ash particles create unique reflections, casting a golden light that is so characteristic of the island.

On beaches like Kuta, Seminyak or Canggu , it is the time when social classes mix: street vendors, tourists, surfers, local families share the space in a fluid mix. In the Balinese Hindu tradition, sunset also marks an energetic passage , the one where the spirits of the day give way to those of the night, a time conducive to prayers and offerings.