Art galleries and museums are always a must-see for me wherever I travel in the archipelago. Candika has never been big on them preferring to take a quick gander at each painting or exhibit and then sit down.
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As a tourist destination Bali has everything to offer - Great beaches, breathtaking scenery, good food, plenty of nightlife, great shopping, fantastic weather, a fascinating culture and more especially, friendly and warm people.
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The Ubud Writers Festival is gearing up to one fantastic event with writers from the world over attending to conduct workshops and partake in other events.
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The Bali Arts Festival is currently underway in Denpasar and attracting visitors and participating foreign dancers alike. One of the dances showcased is that of the Ramayana as part of International Ramayana Festival, a cultural gathering held in conjunction with the 28th Bali Arts Festival.
In Yogyakarta in Central Java this dance is a mammoth spectacular set against the backdrop of the Prambanan Hindu Complex and held every October. However, the Ramayana performances at the Bali Arts Festival involved Ramayana troupes from Thailand, Cambodia, India, Singapore and the United States.
Rama is considered to be the seventh incarnation of the god …
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It won't be long before October is upon us and it is the Ubud Writers Festival that will take centre stage in Bali for those interested.
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Towards the end of July there is another exhibition to be held at the Bali Mystique Hotel in Kerobokan and will feature the works of expat Kerry Pendergrast.
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When it comes to Balinese art and fine art at that, then Walter Spies ranks high up on the list. He undoubtedly had an influential affect on Balinese artists.
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My love for poetry was borne out of my passion for writing. I have turned my hand at creating sonnets and ballads and even avant garde poetry but it is the poetry haiku that I find endearing.
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A long time ago I was fortunate enough to witness the spectacular and colourful display of kites soaring in the skies over Sanur. Kites of all shapes and sizes innovatively created make for an exciting competition and one that should not be missed.
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Whenever someone mentions fine art then I automatically think of the great masters whose works hang in galleries and museums around the world. Balinese fine art however is the realms of such greats as Walter Spies and Arie Smit.
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