Balitraveldiary.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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Pura Gua Lawah, Head of the Dragon Basuki.Balitraveldiary.com – Right facing the sea in Kusamba, the southern side of Klungkung, there is an ancient temple named Gua Lawah which has been aged for 10 centuries. As the name suggests, Pura Gua Lawah is a natural cave surrounded by several pelinggih buildings. Its status as one of the nine temples supporting the wind […]
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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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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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“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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