Balitraveldiary.com – Ahead of Nyepi Day, Hindu communities undergo a number of special rituals which are essentially efforts to purify themselves and the environment. On 2-4 days before Nyepi, the community purifies themselves and the worship device is temple through the Melasti Ceremony. Meanwhile, one day before Nyepi, the blind Yadnya (Bhuta Yajna) ritual was […]
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Penjor, Symbol of Gratitude for God’s GraceBalitraveldiary.com – In every celebration of Galungan celebration, penjor becomes the obligatory trinkets that will complete it. Since a few days before Galungan, the penjor will be very easily found adorn the front side of the building of houses, offices, and shopping centers in Bali. This curved bamboo stems with all of its trinkets do […]
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Tanah Lot, Twilight Charming at the Pavilion of OceanBalitraveldiary.com – No doubt the popularity of the beauty of Tanah Lot has spread throughout the world. One of the temples on the island of Bali which has the status of Khayangan Jagad Temple is known as a place that presents a very beautiful sunset view. Watching the temple’s silhouette against the background of the […]
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Uluwatu Temple, beautiful sunset over the mountainsBalitraveldiary.com – Of the many temples in Bali, one that holds its own charm is Uluwatu Temple. This temple, located in the village of Pecatu, South Kuta District, does not only save strong religious power but also captivating sunset views. This temple can be reached by traveling about 30-45 minutes from Denpasar City. Its location […]
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Cilinaya dance, symbol of graceful beautyBalitraveldiary.com – The treasures of Balinese dance are indeed never devoid of the new creations of the artists. These contemporary creations co-exist with classical dances that remain sustainable in the traditions of the Balinese people. Some of them disappear over time, but some are still sustainable and accepted by society as one of the cultural […]
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Barong Keris Dance, Stunning Mass performanceBalitraveldiary.com – Barong keris dance is one of the many variants of barong dance that developed in Balinese society. This dance has been packaged into a spectacle that attracts the attention of ordinary people, especially tourists (both domestic and foreign). This dance is performed regularly in the Batu Bulan area, Gianyar, every morning at 9.30-11.30 […]
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Cendrawasih Dance, The uniqueness of regional dancesBalitraveldiary.com – Various types of dances color the everyday hustle and bustle of people in Bali, both as part of religious rituals and entertainment. The creativity of the Balinese people seemed to not break all the time. Contemporary dance creations continue to emerge. Some of them have successfully existed and side by side with classical […]
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Legong Keraton, Dexterity and HarmonyBalitraveldiary.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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