Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Casta Sytem of Balinese Hinduism

Caste System of Balinese Hinduism
A Balinese lives in a complicated societal net. His 1st connection is decided by his ancestry class (wangsa) as well as caste (kasta); his 2nd, by his banjar, clan and village. Before Indonesia achieved freedom, a 3rd connection connected people to a prince or leige lord. In Bali these days, it's politically right to notice that just vestiges of the caste system are left, however anybody who resides in a community for some weeks will discover that caste remains profoundly ingrained in the societal fabric.</li>
<li>When they set up within Bali in 1343, the Javanese developed the caste system setting up a community for the Majapahit groups. Having its deified warrior kings, vassal princes, and ancestor worship, this societal establishment has got its origins in a Hindu origin belief created in India over 4,000 years back during which Brahman (god) was sacrificed as well as cut into pieces to make all objects in the world. According to the Hindu System Veda, the world's earliest liturgical text, god's mouth turns into the Brahman class, his feet the Sudra class, his thighs the Wesya class and his arms the Ksatriya class. Just like a human being requires his feet, thighs, arms, and head so does contemporary society require all 4 constituent parts to work.</li>
<li>This Vedic belief validated a rigid feudal splitting of community, but since Bali grew in almost seclusion from the remainder of the Hindu world, the societal stratification determined by the caste set up is more irregular and relaxed on the island compared to India.</li>
<li>Like India, nevertheless, the ancestors of Bali's upper class were believed to have great capabilities, approved authenticity and state sanction by the notable clergymen at the time. These types of men followed protocol and also their acts had full power of the legislation.</li>
<li>During the late 16th century, Javanese nobles methodically set up kingdoms in the whole island, ultimately ending in Bali's 8 rajadoms. Descendants of these nobles these days go by the name Ngurah and Gusti and still have positions of great wealth and power, although hereditary rule is officially prohibited in Indonesia.</li>
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<strong>Principle and Function of Caste</strong>
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<li>Each and every Balinese Hindu tries to get freedom, the unification of the soul (atman) with god or Brahman. Through thoughts (dharma) and actions, the Balinese carry on to incarnate till the spirit is pure sufficient to merge with Brahman. It is the responsibility of each caste to assist the other castes.</li>
<li>Each and every Balinese knows her or his place and is really desirous to work with it. Responsibility transcends self and should be followed with no consideration to personal desires or wishes. Each caste should adhere to its own detailed set of regulations, and every member understands how to act under virtually any set of conditions.</li>
<li>Caste isn't depending on profession or occupation, but on birth. However since one was born in a specific caste doesn't always have the skills, temperament and aptitudes, common of that caste. A Ksatriya doesn't cease being Ksatriya simply because he or she doesn't perform the work of a Ksatriya. And when a Brahmana doesn't work like a teacher or a priest, it does not mean that he or she isn't accorded the respect which is accorded to a Brahmin.</li>
<li>Caste entails little regarding community or wealth power. There's in fact an increasing difference between rank title and these types of economic indices like job and wealth. Ksatriyas and Brahmana work as bartenders, room boys, tourist guides, even bemo drivers, whereas Sudras achieve high government jobs and Wesya run hotels and restaurants.</li>

<strong>Triwangsa</strong>


<li>Triwangsa means "Three Peoples." This is actually the upper category of Bali, the best 3 social classification of conventional Hinduism: the Brahman, Ksatriya, and Wesya classes . These types of blessed castes, making up about 10% of the human population, are greatly respected. Noticing small variations in ranks as well as a complicated system of manners, Triwangsa are addressed in a much more sophisticated language compared to that employed in daily conversation. Earlier Triwangsa resided in or nearby the puri.</li>
<li>The Dutch convinced these 3 upper categories to help them in governing Bali, however by the early 20th century nearly all had reduced their authority as well as social status. Having fallen on difficult times, they levied taxes on markets and cockfights to fund the functions of their symbolic authority.</li>
<li>A few families in Bali dedicate a lifetime of support to a Brahmana or Ksatriya family, for the opportunity of incorporating a grandparent like a follower during the complex cremation ritual of a great raja. Allegiance to a leige master honours the palace's lifetime services to the community like custodians of the temples, keepers of the belief, and, in the matter of Brahmans, the creation of sacred water.</li>
<li>Spiritually, the most essential function of the nobility is to manage the island's main temples. The deified forefathers of Bali's original palace people are integrated people in the group of gods in the community temples. Irrespective of all the defeudalising and democratizing in Bali, this link between worship and palace hasn't been disrupted. The link between Balinese and leige god is unshakable. It's stated the Balinese really "love their lords."</li>
<li>Brahmana is the top class, composed of mainly teachers, scholars and priests. Brahmana reside in a geria. Only a Brahmana can become a clergyman, have particular funeral privileges, and have an advanced level of ritual interaction. Brahmana think their higher caste places them above the triwangsa wealthy. It is always a Brahman who repaints or repairs a rangda or barong mask since the Brahmana understand how to safeguard themselves from the secret forces produced. This intelligent category is the perfect origin for information about social and religious issues. Brahmana males are addressed as Ida Bagus; females Ida Ayu or Dayu.</li>
<li>The Satram is the warrior or political or princely or raja caste. Previously Balinese royals, this caste is usually broken down mainly amongst the descendants of the 5 regal groups of Tabanan, Badung, Bangli, Gianyar and Klungkung. Almost every community contains a puri, the flowery home of the Ksatriya.</li>
<li>Wesya is the economist, merchant, administrative class, which, at times has governed Bali's smaller principalities. Around 6 Wesya groups; the most crucial is the Arya group, originated through a raja. Men's names start with Gusti, women's with I Gusti Ayu.</li>
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<strong>Sudra</strong>

Approximately 90% of the Balinese are in this class. Sudra, although commoners, aren't viewed as "untouchable" such as the pariahs in India. The job of the Sudra class is to work for the 3 higher classes. Males are addressed I, females Ni. Previously, Sudras weren't trained to write or read and therefore were depending on the specific understanding of upper-class historians to understand prayers and religious texts.
The Sudras have got their exorcist experts who eliminate kala and buta (devils) from rituals. These days, the majority of Sudra people rely on a Brahmana family for assistance in translating lontar, purifying a house, dedicating a bale or shrine, refurbishing ceremonial paraphernalia, setting propitious dates, interpreting omens or reciting holy Kawi paragraphs for important events. The Sudra family is required to pay back this kind of help by paying a call and delivering food items.

<strong>Caste Rules and Taboos
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Caste laws are mostly confined to the observance of recognised manners. High-caste Balinese should be addressed by the appropriate name. Triwangsa castes must sit beyond lower-class people, and might not be contacted by Balinese of lower class. People must get married only in their class. Once a lower-caste guy who dared got married a Brahmana woman was sunk in sea. Even in this time of globalisation, intercaste weddings remain frowned upon especially if males of lower class get married higher class females.

<strong>Status Changes
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The Balinese are currently coping with problems which question traditions and values which are profoundly rooted. Nobody understands whether or not to comply with the old laws or eliminate them. There still appears to be a strong requirement to preserve all rank variations in all the regencies. The mania in genecology writing that last came out during the 19th century has been favourite among families who wish to place themselves with regards to other high-caste groups.
The Klungkung regal family claims it was the initial founding family against which others should be evaluated. Other families assert to have placed old prasasti edicts confirming that they are better. Every community has families desperately attempting to elevate themselves to a higher class by virtually any way possible. You hear about amazing status modifications: i.e. the family of a kepala desa moving from Dewa to Anak Agung to Cokorda in 3 generations, apparently bribing villagers to deal with them in the most convenient way.
In Tabanan, if a handful of Sudra elevated themselves to Dewa, it enraged the other Dewa in the banjar so much that it caused pitched fights. The police and camat needed to be contacted to pacify the combatants. Additionally at work on Bali is the rule of falling rank. In case a high class guy marries a lower class lady, and their male kids go on to get married below them, over 3 or 4 generations the family loses its high caste rank. That is why you are always seeing Balinese who declare to hail from kings or priests of the Triwangsa aristocratic castes.

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Gunung Payung Beach

Pantai Gunung Payung or gunung Payung beach is my top favorite hidden beach in Bali, despite of its location and the efforts to get to this beach, the panoramic view is one that money can’t buy and even tired legs and sweating clothes is worth it. Located on southern Bali, at Nusa Dua/Jimbaran peninsula, Pantai gunung payung is hiden very well down from the green hills where Pura/temple Gunung Payung is located. I visited this beach with my best friend, even we the locals have to using some maps and ask for directions from other locals. Once you been there, it will be easy to reach by the second visit.


To reach Pantai Gunung Payung, you have to find the Pura/Temple Gunung Payung first. Once you reach the Temple, just drive like two metres to assigned parking lot. Pantai Gunung Payung is one of those beaches that has not been touch yet..just yet, by investors, so almost everything there is still natural and traditional, thats include you can’t find toilet or proper parking lot or a cafe to eat, but small warung/kiosk is available i guess, but then the view is worth it. Once you parked your car/motorbike, just dont forget to locked it and take the key with you, the safety of your vehicles is…well just let it there as nobody will paid attention to it neither one will come and stole it, so far its safe place Parking fee if available not more than 5000 rupiah and you can park as long as you want.

Sunday, October 18, 2015

Wonderfull time in Bali.

5 of 5 starsReviewed October 14, 2015NEW
Based on the very good appreciations on tripadvisor, we decided to get in touch with Gede to ask him to organize our roundtrip for 7 days around Bali. We were very pleased to realize that Gede was answering very quickly through WhatsApp and email, which is – compared to other guides we were in touch with – not a matter of course…for some it took days to answer. Gede responded to our wishes and helped us to work out our personalized round trip.

Our driver was Komang. He has a good command of English. Komang is a very nice, sincere and friendly person and a reliable driver. He was always on agreed time. Always smiling! He was very responsive and also very flexible regarding spontaneous changes in our program. He showed us places not included in our itinerary and revealed to us a different taste of Bali. We still can feel the taste of sweet potatoes we were offered at his parents place. Simple, but so delicious.
Komang made some useful and interesting suggestions that enriched our stay, give useful advices to avoid to be cheated at some popular touristic places and he always had cold fresh water for us in his car. We appreciate that very much! Komang really took a very good care of us!! One more thing that was very important for us – we had no forced shopping tours (we have heard that that is practiced by many guides…). Komang, thank you very much for a wonderful time in Bali!

Visited October 2015

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Rejang Dewa: A Sacred Dance to Welcome Gods’ Arrival

Rejang dance is a dance performed by the group of daughter, the dance is very simple (plain) which is usually danced in the temples at the time duration of a ceremony. This dance is performed with a full sense of hydrate, a full sense of devotion to the Lord Bhatari (goddess). The dancers dressed in ceremonial dress, dancing with the marching around temple pages or Pelinggih sometimes done by holding hands. Rejang dance is a dance movement is simple and graceful, by a dancer daughter (choise or mixture of various ages) who performed as a group or mass in the temple yard at the time duration of a ceremony. Can be accompanied by Gamelan Gong Kebyar or Gong Gede. Rejang dance, by the Balinese people is divided into several types based on social status of the dancers (Rejang Deha: danced by young girls), how to dance (Rejang Renteng: danced with scarves held each other), themes and accessories especially in headdress (Oyopadi Rejang, Rejang Galuh, Rejang Dewa, etc).
One common Rejang dances are danced at the ceremony will start at the Tanah Lot temple is Rejang Dewa. Rejang Dewa can only reply teenagers innocents danced, this dance at the pull more than 5 people with the head of young coconut leaf decorations. This dance is very sacred and no artist wrote modify this dance. So the Rejang dance imaginable Rejang currently match the original teachings of hereditary predecessors. At the ceremony in the Tanah Lot temple, Rejang Dewa dancers are girls who come from Beraban village.

Monday, September 14, 2015

Bali Rice Terrace

Terraced fields are common in islands with steep slopes. The Bali Islands present a complex system of terraces covering the landscape from the coastal irrigated plantations to the dry fields in the highlands.


Tegallalang Rice Terraces in Ubud is famous for its beautiful scenes of rice paddies involving the subak (traditional Balinese cooperative irrigation system), which according to history, was passed down by a revered holy man named Rsi Markandeya in the eighth century. Tegallalang forms the three most splendid terraced landscapes in Ubud's shared region, with the others being in the villages of Pejeng and Campuhan.



Tegallang alone has an outlook that spreads down before you and away to the rice terraces on the slopes across the valley. The high roadside location is cool and breezy and it is a well-known spot for tourists to stop and take photos. Painters and nature lovers also enjoy visiting this spot, and there are numerous art kiosks and cafes near the ledge offering their ware.

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Where is Bali

Bali is a popular holiday destination and many people have heard of it, but there are people who still ask 'where is Bali?' Bali is an island of Indonesia and is situated 8 degrees from the equator, in the Java Sea. Bali's location is 4,555 km (2,830 miles) from Australia and is situated between Indonesia's islands of Lombok and Java. Bali is a province of Indonesia and is approximately 153km wide and 112km high with a total land area of approximately 5,780 square km (2,231 square miles). Denpasar is Bali's largest and capital city and is located in the south of Bali.http://www.balidrivergede.com


Bali is located to the north of Australia, the south of Malaysia, the south east of Singapore and the south west of Indonesia. Bali has a population of approximately 4.22 million with the majority of people following the religion of Balinese Hinduism and the remainder following a mostly Islamic religion although there are also other religions observed on the island including Christianity. Bali's main ethnic groups include Balinese, Javanese, Madurese and Baliaga.

Bali is Indonesia's largest and most popular tourist destination and continues to attract thousands of tourists each year with its highly developed art, culture and leisure scenes. The main regions of Bali include Ubud, Kuta, Seminyak, Legian, Nusa Dua and Sanur. Close to the centre of Bali, Ubud is considered the island's cultural hub while Kuta in the south is Bali's party destination. Seminyak is a southern coastal destination that is a major tourist hub, as is Legian a little further south. Nusa Dua is located on the south east coast and offers a high end atmosphere while Sanur boasts absolute peace and luxury just outside of Denpasar.

With such a wealth of history, art, culture and spectacular natural attractions, the important question to ask is not 'where is Bali?' but rather, 'when can I go to Bali?'

Friday, August 21, 2015

HINDU GODS & GODDES OF BALI

Hindu Gods and Goddesses of Bali

  • ·         These days, there are a number of commonalities between Balinese Hinduism and Indian Hinduism. For instance, in Indian Hinduism many people adore Brahman like a supreme god and in Balinese Hinduism many people adore Sanghyang Widhi Wasa like a supreme god. Sanghyang Widhi Wasa is just like Brahman, because Sanghyang Widhi Wasa is considered to include all global dualities. Additionally, Sanghyang Widhi Wasa is considered to have several avatars.
  • ·         Most of the Hindu Gods and Goddesses of Bali were traditionally merged, in Balinese Hinduism, from Indian Hinduism. But, this merger process didn't always develop as a consequence of direct talk between the Indians and Balinese. A number of Balinese Hindu beliefs and practices were merged into Balinese Hinduism due to historical links which the Balinese had with the Javanese.
  • ·         Traditionally, the Balinese seldom merged gods, into Balinese Hinduism, without changing their beliefs or the form which surrounded them. As a consequence, even though most of the Hindu Gods and Goddesses of Bali eventually descend from Indian Hinduism, these days, there are not many parallels between, for instance, Durga from Balinese Hinduism and Durga from Indian Hinduism. Durga, in Indian Hinduism, is considered to be among the female avatars from the God Shiva. The peculiar mindset of Shiva is additionally explained in the Indian Hindu faith that Shiva may take the shape of Kali or Paravati and Uma. Kali is usually portrayed, in Indian Hinduism, as a vengeful version of Shiva, a black body, a body with several hands gripping a bloody knife and the other hand holding a dismembered head, and a body which has a necklace of skulls. Dewi Durga is considered as the partner of Dewa Siwa in Balinese Hinduism. Sculptures of Dewa Durga are located at Hindu Pura Dalem sites of Bali.
  • ·         In Balinese Hinduism, Rangda is considered to be among the avatars of Dewi Durga. Rangda is similar to Kali. But, while Kali, in Indian Hinduism, symbolises an extremely gloomy as well as revengeful aspect of Shiva, in Balinese Hinduism, Rangda symbolises a n extremely gloomy and revengeful aspect of Dewi Durga. Rangda is usually portrayed, in Balinese Hinduism, like a body with ugly physical qualities, an arch foe of Bali's favourite defender(s), a cannibal, bloodthirsty, a specialist in black magic, and as the Queen of Witches, (like 6 inch lengthy nails, hairy knuckles, and sagging bosoms). Rangda is considered to be a body which the Balinese traditionally got from the Javanese.
  • ·         In Balinese Hinduism, Dewi Sri symbolises an extremely exceptional god. The reason of this is that Dewi Sri is considered to be exclusive to Bali. To put it differently, Dewi Sri is considered as a Balinese Hindu body which the Balinese traditionally didn't derived from a different tradition. Dewi Sri is the spouse of Wisnu, the nurturer and the defender of Bali's peddies, the Goddess of nourishment, and the Goddess of rice.
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Thursday, August 13, 2015

Watch the sunset & Kecak Dance at Uluwatu sea temple

Watch the sunset & Kecak Dance at Uluwatu sea temple
Perched high atop a 70-metre cliff, with sweeping views of the Indian Ocean, the Uluwatu Temple is one of Bali’s best sea temples you can’t miss during your trip.


It’s one of the six key Balinese temples that help to ward off evil, but that’s not its winning point as a prime tourist destination.




Every day during sunset, crowds gather at the temple for a breathtaking view of the orange ocean reflecting the setting sun.

Along with the Tanah Lot Temple, the Uluwatu Temple is one of the best places to be at during sunset.

And at that time, don’t forget to catch the Kecak dance performance at the temple.




One of Bali’s most popular traditional dances, the spectacular Kecak dance makes use of fire and dance to present riveting stories to the audience. Sometimes, the performer is in so deep a trance that he can even kick hot charcoal without scalding his feet!

How to get there: Pura Uluwatu is located in Pecatu Village, Kuta sub-district, Bandung regency about 25km south of Kuta and it usually takes an hour’s journey. A hired driver or post-pickup is recommended as public transport is unavailable.

The perfect time to arrive at Uluwatu Temple would be at 4pm to give you ample time to get a good seat and a ticket for the Kecek Dance at RP 100,000 (USD $8.10).

The performance is held at Uluwatu Temple, with an entrance fee of RP 20,000 (USD $1.60). Sarongs will be provided for entry to the temple.

Monday, August 10, 2015

Tirta Gangga

The cool spring pools at Tirtagangga is situated some 15 KM northwest of Amlapura, on the way to Singaraja. The spring pools which refer to sacred river of the Hindus are somewhat refreshing.

Just North of Karangasem on the slopes leading up to Mount Agunr is Tirta Gangga, a veritable water playground designed by a prince in the Royal Family of Karangasem as a resting place. The exotic pools and water fountains sustained some damage during the eruptions or Mt. Agung, but the water gardens remain as serene and tempting as ever to the travel weary.


Besides, its has wondrous view of terrace ricefields offering fresh green sights. From here, one may be challenged to walk on a number of treks through the surrounding countryside.

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

SUBAK

Subak

Subak is the name of irrigation system for rice fields in Bali, Indonesia that was created in 9th century. For people of Bali, irrigation isn’t just providing water for the roots, but a complex is built using water. The system is composed of five terraced rice fields as well as water temples. The main focus of this water management system of weirs and canals is the temples.
Religious relationship

Subak is a traditional irrigation system which unites Balinese agrarian society collectively within Bale Banjar community center of the village and temples of Bali.
Priests are authorized for the water managements in water temples. Priests practice Tri Hita Karana Philosophy which is a self-described association between the gods, the earth and humans. Tri Hita Karana unites the human world, the realm of spirit and nature. The Subak system represents this philosophical belief. A cordial relationship between people and environment is promoted by water temple rituals by way of the active involvement of people with customary concepts which emphasise reliance on the life-sustaining powers of the natural world. Rice is considered as the gift of god and the system of subak is a part of temple culture.




System

Components of subak are temples of different importance and size which mark either its way through the shrine on its way down to irrigate subak land or the source of water, villages, weirs and tunnels, paddy fields linked by a system of canals, terraced paddy field and the forests which safeguard the water supply. The countryside has been shaped together during the past thousand years by Subak, the cooperative canal system that controls the water, rice and the water needed to grow rice. Water from canals and springs flows through the temples into the paddy field. Bali has roughly 1,200 water collectives. Between 50 and 400 farmers bring about the water supply from a single source of water. The property consists of 5 sites which demonstrate the unified cultural, religious and natural parts of the old subak system. The sites are most architecturally famous and the biggest regional water temple, the Royal Water temple of Pura Taman Ayun, the Subak Landscape of Catur Angga Batukaru with balconies cited in a 10th century inscription, the Subak Landscape of the Pakerisan Watershed and the Supreme Water Temple of Pura Ulun Danu Batur whose crater lake is considered as the final source of every river and spring. These sites are motivated by many different old holy traditions, including Austronesian cosmology, Vajrayana Buddhism and Samkhyā and Saivasiddhanta Hinduism.

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

BARIS DANCE

Baris is a family of traditional war dances of Bali, accompanied by gamelan, in which a dancers depict the feelings of a young warrior prior to battle, glorify the manhood of the triumphant Balinese warrior, and display the sublimity of his commanding presence. Baris literally means line or file, referring to the line of soldiers who served the raja ( King ) of Bali


There are a variety of group formats for the Baris dance, including Baris Gde, Baris Keris, Baris Omang, Baris Perisi, and Baris Dadap. These dances are accompanied by different types of music and involve different movements. Dancers may carry a variety of weapons, including a kris, a spear, a bow, or other weapons; often dances are named after the weapons carried. The performances may or may not attempt to convey a story. All, however, are considered sacral, and used for religious ceremonies and events.

Among these dances is the Baris Demang, which dates back into the 19th century (a drawing of a performance was acquired by Herman Neubronner van der Tuuk while in Bali). In such a dance, dancers wear costumes similar to those worn by the demang in gambuh performances, carrying wooden knives. This dance is usually performed during the Pemayun ritual.

Other versions include Baris Panah (in which the dancers are armed with arrows), Baris Presi (in which the dancers are armed with round shields), and Baris Dadap (in which dancers are armed with elongated, oblong shields). Baris Presi is common throughout northern and southern Bali. Baris Dadap, however, was limited in range by the 1980s. Dancers are not accompanied by an orchestra, but sing songs regarding wayang during performances; it is generally performed during cremation ceremonies or temple festivals (dewayadnya).

In Baris Biasa, dancers are armed with spears. Such dances are generally brief, and involve a form of playfighting known as masesraman, in which the wooden spears are knocked against each other. Dancers (who can be either male or, when they are fulfilling priestly roles, female) do not wear special costumes; they are only garbed in normal headgear and cloth. The Baris Biasa dance is generally performed in the morning, following temple activities.

Sunday, July 26, 2015

WEATHER ON BALI

Bali Weather and When to Go

Bali is located only 8º (890 km) south of the equator. Thus, Balinese weather is tropical to say the least - reliably hot and sunny. Days are almost always 12 hours long. Around sunrise, 6:20 a.m, locals can be seen on the beach blessing the new day, playing with their families in the surf or harnessing their nets for a day of fishing. The sun then sets around 6:30 p.m when families generally retreat inside. The daytime temperature averages between 80º F (27ºC) to 90º F (32ºC) in the southern lowlands. In Bali however, it is quite humid at about 75% so often times it feels much hotter. The mountains tend to be significantly cooler at around 70º F (21ºC) to 80º F (27ºC). At night the mountains can get pretty chilly.  

Bali’s tropical monsoon climate has two distinct seasons: dry (between May to September) and wet (between October to April). Monsoon refers to the wind, not the rain. However even in the wet monsoon, in this tropical paradise it is still likely it will be sunny for a good part of the day.

May, June and July are generally considered to be the best time to travel to Bali in terms of the weather. However, depending on whether the traveler is a surfer or explorer, preferences may change. During the dry season, May to October, the western side of the peninsula creates some of the world's best waves. The best advice is to check the estimated weather during time of travel and pack accordingly.



Dry season- May to September

The dry season, Bali’s version of summer, occurs between the months of May and September. It is the favoured half of the year for both locals and tourists alike boasting bright sunny days, lower humidity levels compared to the wet season and, of course, very little rain.

The dry season is an extremely popular time for people to explore Bali, particularly throughout July and August as this time coincides with the Australian winter and the school holiday season.

It’s the perfect time to explore the island by day and enjoy candlelight dinners on the beach by night.
Weather in Bali in May

May tends to be one of Bali’s cooler months, but for those that are visiting from anywhere that experiences a real winter, it will seem comfortably warm. The average temperature is 28ºC and while this may not seem drastically different from the rest of the year, you will find that locals and long-term expats talk of turning down the AC at night and having to put jackets on. Cut them some slack though, compared to the high humidity and intense heat of the wet season, May feels like a winter wonderland.

Weather in Bali in June

Humidity levels are at their lowest from June until October and so Bali experiences some of its lowest temperatures.

The month of June is host to the famous Bali Arts Festival. The month long celebration of Indonesian culture includes performances held at the Bali Art Centre in Denpasar as well as the Bali Kite festival and sees many people head to the island to experience its unique culture and festivities.

Things pick up in June as thousands of tourists scurry to the island for the start of the busiest holiday season of the year, the July-August period.

Weather in Bali in July

The weather in July in Bali continues to be relatively cool and comfortable, making it a very desirable time to jump on a plane and explore the island.

Skies are almost always blue and it is the perfect time to try your hand at water sports or to have an outdoor dinner by the beach.
Weather in Bali in August

August is Bali’s driest month and so rain is not something you will have to worry about. With a monthly average rainfall of 40 millilitres that occurs over roughly three days, August is the perfect month to maximise your outdoor time in Bali.

It will be hot during the day so don’t forget to lather on the sunscreen. Evenings in August and all throughout the dry season enjoy beautiful breezes, making it a lovely time to sit outside and enjoy a meal.


Weather in Bali in September

The weather in September in Bali is characterised by sunny picturesque days, great for sunbathing or doing a spot of holiday shopping and on average, sees highs of between 30ºC to 32ºC. With nine hours of sunshine per day, it is many people’s preferred time to visit Bali. If it does rain, it is usually very little (about 90 millilitres on average for the entire month) and occurs in the late afternoon or evening.




Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Bali Island


Bali is an Indonesian island known for its forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beaches and coral reefs. The island is home to religious sites such as cliffside Uluwatu Temple. To the south, the beachside city of Kuta has lively bars, while Seminyak, Sanur and Nusa Dua are popular resort towns. The island is also known for its yoga and meditation retreats.

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Melasti Ceremony - a Process of Nature and Human Cleansing


Melasti is a cleansing ceremony to purify the temple amenities and the temple members ( the villagers). It also purposed to obtain the holy water to be used in further ceremony in their temple. Due to these purpose, the ceremony then held either in water springs, rivers or beaches. There will be procession of the villagers in their traditional outfits carrying offering, idols of temple’s God or deities, colorful flags and umbrella. It would also accompanied by cheerful Balinese music orchestra. Many times the procession are passing through beautiful coastal areas, lush green rice field, hilly mountain or dense of the forest. A perfect setting for photos of colorful tradition in the beauty of the nature.



The meaning of Melasti ceremony is a process of nature and human cleansing, which is done by discarding all dirties with life water. Thus, the procession is done at water resources. It is done as late as before evening.
The procession was started with Jempana convoy and offerings, which were put to the edge beach, which the people walked up to the water.
Melasti ceremony is usually done as part of the temple anniversary ceremony or part of the Balinese New Year celebration.


Thursday, July 2, 2015

WATCHING DOLPHIN AT LOVINA

WATCHING DOLPHIN AT LOVINA


Lovina Beach in Buleleng regency, north Bali, has become a favorite site and alternative destination for locals and foreigners alike to vacation during long weekends..

In the last few days, people have flocked the beach, usually taking an early-morning boat trip to watch for dolphins.

More than 300 traditional vessels, locally known as jukung, make for a bright scene along the shore.

Dolphin watching is one of the attractions offered to tourists visiting Lovina Beach, some 10 kilometers west of Singaraja, the capital of Buleleng regency.

Formerly a quiet fishing village, Lovina — which the story says stands for Love Indonesia, has grown into a prolific tourist destination with lines of hotels, villas, restaurants and cafes.

The beach has black sand and the north Bali sea is rich in marine resources and diverse underwater life.

Lovina is well-known among tourists from European countries, such as the Netherlands, France and Germany.

During the Dutch colonial period, Singaraja was the capital of Bali and Nusa Tenggara region and was a famed coastal town with a robust sea harbor.


The dolphin watch usually takes place early in the morning. But during the holidays, my guests are still asking to watch the dolphins in the afternoon.

A small boat can take four to five people each trip.

Usually, a boat will take only five people on a dolphin tour, from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. After that, the guests can continue their trip snorkeling or diving.

“However, visiting Lovina Beach is more than just watching dolphins.

“There are so many attractions adjacent to Lovina Beach, such as the Banjar hot springs, the Buddhist monastery also in Banjar village, a local vineyard and many historical temples.

Saturday, June 27, 2015

Mount Batur

Mount Batur (Gunung Batur) is an active volcano located at the center of two concentric calderas north west of Mount Agung, Bali, Indonesia. The south east side of the larger 10×13 km caldera contains a caldera lake. The inner 7.5-kilometer-wide caldera, which was formed during emplacement of the Bali (or Ubud) ignimbrite, has been dated at about 23,670 and 28,500 years ago

The southeast wall of the inner caldera lies beneath Lake Batur; Batur cone has been constructed within the inner caldera to a height above the outer caldera rim. The Batur stratovolcano has produced vents over much of the inner caldera, but a NE-SW fissure system has localized the Batur I, II, and III craters along the summit ridge. Historical eruptions have been characterized by mild-to-moderate explosive activity sometimes accompanied by lava emission. Basaltic lava flows from both summit and flank vents have reached the caldera floor and the shores of Lake Batur in historical time. The caldera contains an active, 700-metre-tall stratovolcano rising above the surface of Lake Batur. The first historically documented eruption of Batur was in 1804, and it has been frequently active since then. The substantial lava field from the 1968 eruption is visible today when viewed from Kintamani, a town that stradles the southwest ridge of the greater caldera.

The caldera is populated and includes the four main villages of Kedisan, Songan, Trunyan and Toya Bungkah. The locals largely rely on agriculture for income but tourism has become increasingly popular due to the relatively straightforward trek to the summit of the central crater.

The lake, Danau Batur, is the largest crater lake on the island of Bali and is a good source of fish.

On September 20, 2012 UNESCO has made Mount Batur Caldera a part of the Global Geopark Network

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Bali you must see

Don't leave Bali before visiting this place:

Uluwatu Temple – Pura Luhur


Imagine a large rugged limestone cliff with a temple perched on it, almost like a scene from cliffhanger, to add to it’s dramatic grandeur. It is situated in the island commonly known as Bukit Peninsula, where it also include Bali’s few best beaches like Balangan and also has many good surfing spots. The temple is itself a majestic structure, constructed and expanded by many famous safes since in the 11th Century, it perched at the steep cliff of 70 meters above the Indian ocean. If you go even higher grounds nearby, you will be rewarded with breathtaking view of either side and sunsets over Uluwatu temple itself.

Pura Tanah Lot


Another majestic rock formation that lays as a foundation of a popular pilgrimage temple. It is most popular for its serenity and cultural significance as it is associated with the Balinese mythology as one of the seven temples that form a ring in the southwest of Bali. Try to go there during low tide so that you can experience walking across the water to the temple for the full experience.


Pura Ulun Danu Bratan (Bali’s temple by the lake)


This is the famous temple by the lake in Bali, where instead of like the rest perching on the cliff rock, this one is serenely resting at the edge of Lake Bratan. Imagine beautifully structured temple with double the beauty due to reflections of the clear lake.




Yes despite that one might be trying to escape the eat, pray, love trail, Ubud is one place you cannot miss. It is still the heart of Bali, where all the action is and all the people and energy are focused on. Ubud is packed and condensed with the best of Bali, ranging from nature, culture and people, temples, museums, rolling rice/paddy fields and man-made gardens and parks. You may take a interesting bike tour around here or take up cooking, adventure activities like whitewater rafting and other outdoor activities, relax yourself with yoga and meditation or have some pampering of spas and massages and also enjoy arts and theatres and not to forget shopping. Just so you see Ubud have a little bit of everything for almost everyone.


Saturday, May 23, 2015

Balinese Traditional Cuisine

Ayam or Bebek Betutu
Betuitu is a distinct traditional Balinese technique of cooking chicken (Ayam Betutu) or duck (bebek Betutu). Traditionally cooked in a pit of embers for up to twenty-four hours, Ayam or Bebek Betutu is a roasted poultry that has been stuffed with spices and wrapped in banana leaves and coconut husks. This exceptional menu features a lavish smoky look of the duck or chicken, cooked to a “melty” softness and slathered inside and out with a pleasantly charred basa gede, lingering with hints of lemongrass, turmeric and ginger.


Babi Guling
Perhaps Bali's most famous delicacy is Babi Guling or the roasted suckling pig. Babi guling is an all-time favorite, consisting of spit-roast pig stuffed with rich traditional spices and vegetable mixes such as cassava leaves, slowly ‘rolled’ (hence its name, guling means ‘to roll’) over  a coal fire. The crisp brown skin is prized, while the meat is a tender and juicy treat. At first the dish was a communal treat cooked only during special festivities and ceremonies, but now babi guling can be found widely served at warungs and restaurants specializing in this succulent dish.



Wednesday, May 20, 2015

UBUD

Ubud ,lies in the heart of Bali,in the center of the fertile southern rice growing plains.Fertile means much more than the simple sawah or rice fields it refers to the huge flowering of the art which happens all around this magical town.Ubud is the home to the arts.Painting,music,dance and gamelan as well as woodcarving,maskmaking and sculpture have attracted visitor for decades.
Artists also apply their skill to making attractive things for visitor whole streets like the Tegallalang Road are lined with crafts shop making clever knick knacks to tempt buyers.

Out from Ubud are magnificent vistas to view and temple wonderous sight to enjoy.Around Ubud there is plenty to keep a visitor busy for days…Enjoy!...

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Nusa Penida

Nusa Penida


Nusa Penida is located on the southeastern side of Bali and is an island of rugged beauty ,spiritual myth and folk law providing and arresting sense of adventure for its visitors . Part of the charm here for trippers to the island is that it is without modern tourist facilities .This is a destination for those who like to get off the beaten track, trek and experience the hospitality of a friendly local population.
Covering an area of 200 sguare kilometers,Nusa Penida is the largest on three islands resting just a few kilometers from the Sanur beach line.Facilities here are basic but restaurants offer good local dishes and fresh seafood is for accommodation on the island.Getting about is either with the use if a hired motorbike,on foot or local bemo.There are however some visually interesting walks or ries on the dirt tracks to be made through the 500-meter rise of the island. The local here are tourist friendly and visitors will be charmed by smiles and greetings. Moving about the island visitors will come across small fishing villages populated by seaweed farmers working off pristine beaches.
Nusa Penida can be reached by boat from sanur,Benoa Harbor,Padang Bai or the easterly third of the three islands,Nusa Lembongan. There are no flights to Nusa Penida.
There are several excellent diving sites just off the island and the area has been acknowledged as a premier world diving destination.Hundreds od coral reefs and fish species inhabit the sea around Nusa Penida and recommended dives sites included Crystal Bay,Toyapakeh,and Sanur Bay named from the island side as Mallibu Point.For snorkeling enthusiasts both Toyapakeh and Crystal bay are free of strong currents.
Nusa Penida,aong with Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningang are collectively designated as a bird sanctuary.Back in 2006 a group of 35 local villages under the wing of Friends of the National Park Foundation (FNPF) pledged to observe and enforce the ‘awig-awig’ regulations protecting island bird life.It was here that the endangered Bali Starling was introduces with hopes of saving the species from extinction.
There are several ancient historical sights around the island and traditional Balinese Temples indicates the spiritual folk law of Nusa penida that is unique to the island. On Bali it is believed that the people of Nusa Penida have strong spiritual powers.These is also a cave where a Buddhist temple was established in the ancient past.
Visitors to bali should not miss the opportunity to visit Nusa Penida the island of spirits good and bad.Those viewing the island from Sanur beach will feel the mysterious and beckoning pulses of Nusa Penida.


Friday, April 17, 2015

Sanur Beach

Despite being Bali's oldest beachside town, Sanur remains an upmarket area with an abundance of holiday resorts and restaurants. Sanur features a wide range of natural, cultural and historical attractions while still offering the fantastic shopping opportunities and stunning beaches that Bali is renowned for. The laidback atmosphere of this region has made it one of Bali's popular holiday destinations for visitors wanting to get away from the bustling party atmosphere of central Bali.

The attractions of Sanur are centred around rich experiences and the vibrant culture. The Le Mayeur Museum is dedicated to the life works of famous Belgian impressionist Adrian Jean Le Mayeur who used to call Sanur home. The area is also known for the colourful giant kites that decorate the skies and are celebrated each July at the Annual International Kite Festival. Traditional Balinese kites of up to 10 metres long are handmade and flown in the competition by teams from local villages. If you aren't visiting during July you can still see the teams practicing flying their kites throughout the year.

The Pura Blanjong (Blanjong Temple) is one of Sanur's most sacred temples and is a must see on any Bali holiday. Home to the stone pillar bearing the Prasati Blanjong historical inscription by a 10th century Javanese king, who is said to have ordained the first formal government in Bali. This is Bali's oldest known artifact and is particularly significant to the local people, hence the temple's grand scale.

For exploring the local area, the cycle path along the paved beachfront is ideal both on a bicycle or on foot. A 5 kilometre stretch of scenic pathway, the trail extends from Jalan Hangtuan's main beach in the north to Jalan Mertasari in the south. Offering excellent photo opportunities as well as a great range of shopping and dining, the path is particularly popular in the mornings. Sanur's local night markets are a fantastic way to wind up your day while sampling some of the region's best local produce.

The weather here is relatively warm year in and year out with daytime average temperatures ranging from 20°C to 33°C (68°F to 93°F). December to March experiences a more humid climate that is characterised by heavy showers from the west monsoon although most days remain sunny with heavy but brief showers later in the day. June to September has less humidity and temperatures tend to fall, particularly at night.

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Mecaru Ceremony

Mecaru ceremony
Mecaru often performed by the Balinese at certain times, such as before the celebration of Nyepi, after the completion of construction of a house / temple, after a bad incident in a village, and so on. With the aim to purify any kind of dirt that is in the neighborhood of man, so that man can live in harmony in nature.
Mecaru ceremony serves to inculcate noble values ​and spiritual to mankind, especially the Balinese, in order to always maintain the harmony of nature, the environment and its contents. The meaning of the ceremony is the duty of human mecaru caring nature of God is likened to sports bodies in the embodiment of the universe and its contents.
In conducting the mecaru ceremony, usually use a lot of offerings. Offerings such as meat, chicken, cow, buffalo, depending on the degree mecaru ceremony. Sometimes can spend a very large cost. But apart from that, for a good, substantial funds are not a problem

Friday, April 3, 2015

Tirta gangga

Tirta Gangga is a former royal palace in eastern Bali, Indonesia, about 5 kilometres from Karangasem, near Abang. It is noted for its water palace, owned by Karangasem Royal.
Tirta Gangga literally means water from the Ganges and it is a site of some reverence for the Hindu Balinese. Strictly, the name refers to the water palace built in 1948 by the Raja of Karangasem, Anak Agung Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem. It is, however, the name widely used to refer to the general area which includes the water palace and the lush rural areas around. Tirta Gangga water palace is a maze of pools and fountains surrounded by a lush garden and stone carvings and statues. The one hectare complex was built in 1946 by the late King of Karangsem but was destroyed almost entirely by the eruption of nearby Mount Agung in 1963. It has been lovingly re-built and restored and has an air of authentic royal magnificence.

The centrepiece of the palace is an eleven tiered fountain and there are many beautiful carvings and statues adorning the gardens. The area around Tirta Gangga is noted for its rice paddy terraces.

Saturday, March 28, 2015

Tri Datu Color

The Tri Datu Color
The Tri Datu color is the combination of white,black and red.You may find some balinese wearing a tri datu bracelet,as they believe that the bracelet will help them find strength in living their lives.The idea of strength here is not physical but more to self-awareness and control-to help one in avoiding doing bad thing in life.The tri datu colors are also used in many of the traditional Balinese ceremonies,such as the house blessing ceremony.It is believed that by having tri datu colors on every pillar of the house,the house will be protected from negative energy.And that's why every time a Balinese holds a house-blessing ceremony,they draw there lines in black,white and red on every pillar.

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Melasti

Melasti is a purification ceremony to welcome the feast Nyepi to all the people Hindu in Bali.  Melasti ceremony held on the edge of the beach with the aim to purify yourself of all the bad things in the past and throw it to the ocean. In Hindu belief, the source of water such as lake, and sea water is considered as a life (Tirta Amrita). In addition to performing prayers, Melasti ceremony is also cleansing and purification of sacred objects belonging to temple (pralingga or pratima Ida Lord and all equipment.


Monday, March 9, 2015

Munduk Village

Munduk is a remote town in the north of Bali set on a ridge running down from the northwestern rim of the Bedugul caldera. The ridge tumbles steeply on either side into the valleys below, where distant paddy and spice plantations create a spectacular scene both to the north and the south.

The town itself is located approximately 800 metres above sea level, giving it slightly cooler and less humid weather than the lowlands on the coast. It's a world away from bustling Seminyak and Kuta. Within Munduk itself there isn't much to see or do, aside from taking in the amazing views of the surrounding landscape, but step out of town and a range of nature activities is there for the taking.

The town was historically used by the Dutch colonial administration as a mountain retreat and some of the old Dutch houses are still standing today. Most of the houses within the village are now private residences, but a couple of hotels have converted the houses into rooms for guests and their charm is a good enough reason to visit in itself.

Most guesthouses and hotels in Munduk are able to arrange trekking within the local area and the nature reserve at Lake Tamblingan is a great spot to commence treks into the surrounding forest. Just north of Munduk town are Tanah Barak and Melanting waterfalls, which are excellent local attractions.

Eating options in Munduk are mostly confined to what your guesthouse has to offer and the local warungs on the side of the street, including a small satay stand opposite the market. A great place for a pot of coffee is at Karang Sari Guesthouse, which has a lovely garden popular with butterflies and offers great views of the surrounding countryside. For a proper restaurant setting, Don Biyu is excellent, delivering very solid Western and authentic Indonesian fare at reasonable prices in a comfortable setting, again with fantastic views. They even have free WiFi that works well! Recommended.

Moving onwards from Munduk, you've got three main choices: Lovina on the north coast (via Seririt), Bedugul or, via a long, windy and very scenic road, Medewi on the Java-facing south coast.

Orientation
There are no ATMs in Munduk -- the closest ATM is in Bedugul, around a 20-minute drive away. Many guesthouses and hotels offer free WiFi, as does Don Biyu restaurant. Do not expect a high-speed connection and you won't be disappointed. The closest medical care is in Singaraja.

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Weather in Bali in March

Weather in Bali in March

Rain becomes less frequent throughout March and April as the wet season transitions into Bali’s much-awaited dry season. Despite the changing seasons, the weather in March in Bali remains cloudy, often with overcast skies and showers. There are days when it all dries up and the clouds are replaced by bright sunshine.

Sitting around 27ºC with an average minimum of 23ºC, March’s average temperatures are only slightly lower than the previous months. At night the temperature drops to about 25ºC but if you are staying in the mountains it can drop to as low as 15ºC.

March hosts one of the biggest festivals of Bali’s year, Nyepi. Meaning ‘silent’ in Bahasa Indonesian, Nyepi is the religious Hindu day of celebration for the Balinese New Year. Locals turn off electricity, refrain from all forms of entertainment and stay indoors for 24 hours to allow themselves the opportunity to self-reflect, and tourists are expected to follow suit. Local security guards called pecaleng patrol and watch the streets to make sure no one goes outside their homes or breaks the rules. This tradition is undertaken because the Balinese people believe that if the island is silent and everyone is indoors, evil spirits will mistakenly think the island is empty and move on.

Sunday, March 1, 2015

Tanah lot Temple and Mount Batur You must visit during your holiday in Bali

Tanah Lot Temple in Bali
Bali’s Scenic Sea Temple
Tanah Lot Temple is one of Bali’s most important landmarks, famed for its unique offshore setting and sunset backdrops. An ancient Hindu shrine perched on top of an outcrop amidst constantly crashing waves; Tanah Lot Temple is simply among Bali’s not-to-be-missed icons.

The onshore site is dotted with smaller shrines alongside visitors’ leisure facilities that comprise restaurants, shops and a cultural park presenting regular dance performances. The temple is located in the Beraban village of the Tabanan regency, an approximate 20km northwest of Kuta, and is included on most tours to Bali’s western and central regions.

Kintamani and Mount Batur
North-western Bali
Kintamani, located in the Karangasem Regency, is home to Mount Batur and the Caldera Lake. A favourite stopover on tour itineraries to this region is Penelokan, which aptly means 'scenic stopover'. The still-active Mount Batur volcano has erupted about 24 times since 1800, each time reshaping the surrounding landscape.
 Mount Batur, also known as Kintamani volcano, has been the most favorite tourist destination in the central mountains area of Bali. With the magnificent view of its caldera, and also the beauty of Lake Batur which fills the large part of the caldera, the crater of Mount Batur is the central interest of the place which is estimated to have 13 square km size.
The view is the main reason to come here. Surrounded by the captivating nature of Mount Batur, you will find plenty more reasons to linger in the crater itself, and be sure to also take in the joyous winding road along the lake shore to Toya Bungkah, Pura Ulan Danu Batur, or even the hot springs.
Kintamani area actually consists of 3 main villages including Penelokan, Batur, and Kintamani. There are also some ancient villages around Batur Lake which is often known as Bali Age Village. Penelokan is the vantage point at the southernmost of the crater rim. You will be greeted by a fantastic spectacle as you come over the ridge at Penelokan and gaze down in wonder at the twin caldera of Lake Batur.
Penelokan is the best location to enjoy the panoramic delights of Kintamani with the combination of the lava field, a green carpet of plants, black molten rocks, and the blue-green lake water. Penelokan has hotels and restaurants and is located 1,500 metres above sea level with deliciously cool temperatures
Gunung Batur comprises three volcanic cones: Batur I, Batur II, and Batur III. Trekking and hiking as well as observing the sunrise are all popular pastimes. •           Batur caldera on the northwest of Gunung Batur is one of the biggest and most beautiful in the world. Caldera II is circular-shaped, with a diameter of at least seven kilometers

Sunday, February 22, 2015

WATER PURIFICATION-Melukat

WATER PURIFICATION - 'MELUKAT'
During the Melukat ritual, devotees bathe in the cleansing holy water of a spring, waterfall, beach, or any other water source for purification of the body and soul. Aimed at preventing misfortune and bad luck it is also a way of cleansing ones self from the metaphysical sicknesses and bad energy caused by our daily activities and sinful actions (Klesa)


All humans are born and live with Chitta (positive characteristics) and Klesa (negative characteristics). Klesa is made up of 5 elements:
Awidia (stupidity)
Asmita (egoism and arrogance)
Raga (desire)
Dwesa (anger and revenge)
Abhiniwesa (fear)
If these five negative characteristics begin to dominate we must cleanse ourselves and hence the importance of the Melukat ceremony/ritual.
One of the most popular places do this, in Bali, is Tirta Empul Temple north of Ubud in Central Bali...


Thursday, February 19, 2015

Baliese Dance..

Balinese dance and music are also justly famous and a major attraction for visitors to the island. As on neighbouring Java, the gamelan orchestra and wayang kulit shadow puppet theatre predominate. Dances are extremely visual and dramatic, and the most famous include:
Barong or "lion dance" — a ritual dance depicting the fight between good and evil, with performers wearing fearsome lion-like masks. This dance is often staged specifically for tourists as it is one of the most visually spectacular and the storyline is relatively easy to follow. Barong dance performances are not hard to find.
Calonarang — a spectacular dance which is a tale of combating dark magic and exorcising the evil spirits aligned with the witch-queen Rangda.
The story has many variations and rarely are two calonarang plays the same. If you can find an authentic Calonarang performance, then you are in for a truly magical experience.
Kecak or "monkey dance" — actually invented in the 1930s by resident German artist Walter Spies for a movie but a spectacle nonetheless, with up to 250 dancers in concentric circles chanting "kecak kecak", while a performer in the centre acts out a spiritual dance. An especially popular Kecak dance performance is staged daily at Uluwatu Temple.

Legong Keraton — perhaps the most famous and feted of all Balinese dances. Performed by young girls, this is a dance of divine nymphs hailing from 12th century Java. Try to find an authentic Legong Keraton with a full-length performance. The short dance performances often found in tourist restaurants and hotels are usually extracts from the Legong Keraton.

Padang Bai Port