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Discover Bali’s Cultural Heart in Semarapura, Klungkung Regency
Once the capital of the Klungkung Kingdom, founded in 1686, Semarapura was the last Balinese royal capital to fall under Dutch rule. The kingdom’s rise and the city’s development mark some of the key chapters in Bali’s history and in Indonesia’s wider narrative. The most striking episode was the 1908 Puputan Klungkung, when the royal family and townspeople chose a ceremonial death rather than surrender to foreign troops. This solemn yet proud moment is remembered every April 28, when a special ceremony fills the city streets with a mix of reverence and celebrates a spirit that absolutely refuses to fade.Source: Travel and Tour World
