Balitraveldiary.com – Out of the many traditional Balinese dances, legong is one of the non-ritual dances that has survived from surviving through the ages. This dance, which is characterized by dynamic body movements, tapering fingers, and sharp eyes, has lasted for nearly 200 years. In the beginning, legong dance was a sacred dance. This dance […]
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Udeng, the typical headband of the Island of the GodsBalitraveldiary.com – Like other regions in Indonesia, Balinese people also have traditional clothing. One of them is udeng, a headband worn by Balinese men. Udeng is commonly worn by people from various walks of life. Both aristocrats and ordinary people, from children to elders, all Balinese use this headband. Udeng is made of cloth with […]
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Balinese Mask, Traditional Performing ArtsBalitraveldiary.com – Traditional performing arts have a special and unique role in Balinese culture. Arts like dance and theater do not merely function as entertainment. Some of them become complementary components of religious rituals or even positioned as rituals themselves. This diversity of functions makes Balinese art so rich in variety and variety. One manifestation […]
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Enjoy the Natural Shade on Nusa LembonganBalitraveldiary.com – Nusa Lembongan is the perfect escape for underwater adventurers. The underwater world of this island stores a variety of fish and coral reefs that will captivate anyone when they see them. But, not only that the natural wealth offered by Nusa Lembongan. The island, which is located about 11 kilometers southeast of Bali, […]
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Melasti ceremony before the feast of Nyepi in BaliBalitraveldiary.com – The Saka New Year for Balinese Hindus is an opportunity to restart life with a pure heart. Through observing geni rituals on Nyepi Day, every Hindu actually has the opportunity to evaluate his life’s achievements over the past year and re-plan his life plans for the coming year. Prior to this stage, in […]
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The Durga Mahisasura Mardini dance, a giant colossalBalitraveldiary.com – In Balinese culture, dance has a very special position. This feature is seen when dance becomes a medium that is able to connect one’s spiritual soul with the Most High. Balinese culture that is flexible and open is also the potential to produce various interpretations that are implemented in various dance creations. The […]
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Gianyar , Balinese Wood CarvingBalitraveldiary.com – Gianyar is known as an area of handicraft producers with high artistic value. One of them is a traditional wood carving craft whose reputation has been spread to foreign countries. Wood carvings from Gianyar are known for their distinctive designs, neat carving details, and high-quality types of raw materials. No wonder the selling […]
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“Calonarang” Balinese Women’s ResistanceBalitraveldiary.com – Calon Arang is a folklore that developed in the land of Java and Bali. In Javanese tradition, the embryo of this story is written in a lontar manuscript dated AD 1540, the manuscript is coded LOR 5387/5279, and as of the year 1462, until now, the manuscript is still stored neatly in the […]
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Balinese Gamelan Accompaniment of Traditional RitualsBalitraveldiary.com – Gamelan has been synonymous with Javanese culture. However, on the Island of the Gods, Bali, it turns out this musical instrument is also a part of the island’s unique artistry that is famous for its beauty. Gamelan or in Bali known as gamelan commonly used in traditional ritual processions such as the death […]
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Rindik Traditional Bali InstrumentBalitraveldiary.com – This musical instrument is commonly used to accompany a wedding reception that can give the effect of a calm and comfortable atmosphere when guests enjoy a meal. This is Rindik, a traditional Balinese musical instrument made of bamboo. Rindik is a musical instrument that is played by being hit and pitched selendro. This […]
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