Articles tagged ‘Balinese dancing’
Enjoying a Balinese traditional dance performance
By Nick | September 21st, 2007 |
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Balinese dances can be separated into 2 classes, dances for the gods and dances for the people. Balinese temples (pura) have 3 courtyards (outer, middle and inner) representing the transition from the domain of humans to the domain of the gods. The most sacred Balinese dances take place in the jeroan (inner courtyard) far away [...]
BigExpo Nusa Dua Bali
By Nick | August 10th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Nusa Dua has a expo going on right now featuring a display of export products, and cultural performances. The expo started August 9th and runs till August 20th.
Here is a schedule of events at the BigExpo:
Purnama in Bali
By Nick | August 8th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Today I noticed many Balinese people in traditional dress and found out it is Purnama, full moon. Last night Ika nd I heard a solo female voice wafting over the wall from the banjar pavillion across from Pura Desa Seminyak (the village temple), and there will be more worshiping tonight.
Balinese Folklore at Cafe Lotus in Ubud Bali
By Nick | February 17th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Cafe Lotus is the restaurant that sits in front of the lotus pond at Pura Saraswati in Ubud. My brief visit the other was very pleasant and I enjoyed the tranquility. There are organized events at Cafe Lotus, featuring
giving diners the opportunity to enjoy Balinese traditional dance performances.
Joged: A mating dance ritual in Bali
By Nick | January 19th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Out in the provinces in Bali there is a local dance called a joged. This dance is a mating ritual that is very popular with locals. The musical accompaniment is a small gamelan orchestra and the participants, a single male and female.
