Holiday in Bali

  The Barong Dance: A Pillar of Balinese Culture Bali, often referred to as the Island of the Gods, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, particularly its traditional dance forms. Among these, the Barong Dance stands out as one of the most iconic and culturally significant performances. Central to this tradition is the Barong Ket, a mythical creature that symbolizes the eternal battle between good and evil. Tari Barong. A Pillar of Balinese Culture   Origins and Significance   The Barong Dance is deeply rooted in Balinese mythology and Hinduism. It depicts the age-old struggle between the Barong, a creature embodying goodness and protection, and Rangda, the demon queen symbolizing chaos and destruction. This battle is a reflection of the Balinese belief in the balance of opposing forces, a theme prevalent in many aspects of their culture.   The Barong itself is a fascinating figure, often described as a lion-like creature with elements of a dragon and a...

Tari Topeng (Mask dance). Image: kebudayaanindonesia.net Bali is a small island, which lies between the islands of Java and Lombok, precisely is part of Indonesia, between two major continents, Asia and Australia.   Although it is a small island, Bali is has a unique character, of its natural beauty, and friendly people,   especially because of the beauty of the Balinese arts and cultures. If your vacation to Bali, then your holiday will be more complete if you also enjoy a Balinese art performance, such as dances such as Barong dance, Kecak, and Bondres. All of it is a kind of dance for entertainment. It turns out in Bali there are also types of dances performed only at special events when there is a traditional ceremony in a family such as a tooth filing ceremony, wedding, or after the Ngaben ceremony. Ngaben is a special cremation ceremony for the Hindus in Bali. The art of dance in Bali has a long history that began before the arrival of Hinduism to Bali many...

Miss World participants pray together at Pura Besakih. Image: voaindonesia.com Bali is the host the Miss World pageant in September 2013, and opened with the magnificent Kecak Dance performances, a famous dance with special modifications to enliven the opening contest of the beautiful girls from 130 countries.  While in Bali in the middle of the process of judging the Miss World is also the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery in this island paradise, watching the beauty of art and culture, even those given briefing on environmental conservation in Bali Safari Park in particular concerning of nature conservation.