Bali The Island of Thousand Gods

Bali is The Paradise Island and Bali has many cultures and so magnificent scenery that people can see. With the thousands of gods make Bali become the magical power of tourism in the worlds. And no wonder Bali become one of the best tourist destination in the world. Many tourist wish to spend their holiday and event their whole life
in this paradise island, because that is the real paradise island of life…!!!!

Thousand of God Temples

Balinese Culture

Wayang Kulit (Shadow Puppet)
The Wayang Kulit is not a dance per se but is still one of our favorites. The Wayang Kulit are Shadow puppets and this cultural treat is often overlooked by the tour operators because there are no flashy costumes. The “stage” is quite small - really only a bed sheet with a lantern illuminating it from behind so you will need to sit close. In this intimate night setting you will get a good idea of how this ancient tradition is still performed in the villages throughout Indonesia. This is Indonesian story telling at its best - and has often been used as a way to poke fun at the powers that be. Accompanied by a gamelan and drum and gong, the Dalang or puppet master commands up to 50 puppets made of flat pieces of dried leather. Since each puppet must have a different voice and have different characters (i.e. funny, smart, stupid, and so on) you can see why the Dalang is a clever man indeed.

Where to see the Wayang Kulit:
Oka Kartini’s, Ubud - Sunday/Wednesday 8.00 p.m.

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Wayang Kulit or Shadow Puppet

Balinese Holiday

NYEPI or Silence Day
Every society in the world should have the Nyepi holiday. This holiday is the Balinese New Year called Içaka New Year. It is a day of total silence throughout the island. No activity is whatsoever is allowed, no traffic at all on the roads, no fire may be lit, use of electricity is banned (except in the tourist hotels). Purification and sacrificial rites are held the day before - culminating at night with Ogoh-Ogoh dancing through the villages. The Ogoh-Ogoh are large demon images carried about the villages joined by all the men trying to make as much noise as possible. The idea is to wake up all the evil spirits on Bali then on Nyepi when the spirits return, Bali is absolutely quiet and the spirits, not able to find anyone, leave the island for good.

Nyepi Day or Silence Day in Bali

Barong Dance
Set to the Gong Kebyar - an orchestra formed by a group of gamelan instruments (musical instruments with five notes forged from copper and bronze) and various metal gongs and symbols. The Barong dance is the classic story of good (The Barong) triumphing over evil ( The evil witch Rangda). The Barong is a large lion type creature played by two men, Rangda is the epitome of evil with long fingernails and droopy breasts. The Barong is going about his business until he is interrupted by Rangda. Ultimately a battle ensues and the Barong’s followers begin attacking Rangda with their Keris (daggers). Rangda, being a witch, is able to use magical powers to turn the daggers against their owners, who fall into a trance and try to stab themselves. The Barong, also having magical powers, protects his followers from harm and Rangda retreats into the forest to rest and prepare for the next battle. The intensity of the Barong’s followers in their attempts to stab themselves is really quite frightening and the trance is usually very real - and there is always a priest on hand to revive the dancers with holy water.

Where to see the Barong Dance:
Batu Tegal, Batubulan. Daily 9:30 a.m.
Puri Saren, Ubud. Fridays 6:30 p.m.

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Balinese dance performance:
Barong Dance Balinese Performance

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