Panji Semirang dance movement is a gallant gesture yet smooth, telling the story of Princess Candra Kirana in disguise as men. This dance was created by Balinese dance artists, I Nyoman Kaler in 1942 and performed for the first time by Ni Luh Cawan. This dance is categorized as a subtle men-dance but usually danced by female dancers. Panji Semirang dance serves as dance performances, staged at certain events and also often contested.
Panji Semirang. KKB Githa Saraswati, Bandung
The beauty of life in nature has been inspiring the dance artists to create beautiful and qualified artwork. Manuk Rawa dance as one of the Balinese dance is inspired by the life of water-bird. This dance was created by Balinese dance artist, I Wayan Dibia in 1981, and the composer I Wayan Beratha.
Manuk Rawa. KKB Githa Saraswati. Bandung, 2002
Pendet dance is one of the traditional dances of Bali, Indonesia. Traditional Balinese dances are the oldest form of performing arts in Bali. The dance is usually performed during the ceremony at the temple as a sacred dance. Pendet is typically performed by young girls carrying "bokor or silver bowl" full of colorful flower petals decorated by cutting motifs of yellow coconut leaves. The flower petals are cast into the air several times in the dance.
Pendet Dance. KKB Githa Saraswati. Bandung, 2006
A beautiful and qualified artwork, born from a total devotion of the artists. It is seen in one of the artistic creations of Balinese dance called Belibis Dance. The movement and behavior of Belibis or whistling duck has inspired the artists to create new dance creations. Belibis dance is so beautiful, artistic, attractive and harmonious with Balinese gamelan accompaniment.
Belibis Dance. KKB Githa Saraswati. Bandung, 2002
Balinese dance is part of an ancient dance tradition incorporate eyes, facial expressions, and bodily gestures. The dance tradition has become part of the religious and artistic expression among the Balinese people (also non-Balinese). Balinese dances are dynamic, angular, and intensely expressive and usually express the stories or dance-drama.
Cendrawasih Dance. Indriati and Paulina (Dancers). Performance in Pentas Massal, Bandung. KKB Githa Saraswati, 2002
Rice terraces always become the belle for tourists. Bali has a lot view of paddy fields, mostly in the form of flat field and only a few are in the form of terracing. Terracing displays more value of art and beauty in growing crops. This value is hunted by painters and photographers to capture the beautiful views of rice terraces with asymmetric horizontal lines.
If you are currently at Ubud or has a plan to visit Ubud, then you can try visiting (given its location close enough) Tegalalang Rice Terrace in the District of Tegallalang, Gianyar Regency, Bali.
Bajra Sandhi monument has a unique shape, beautiful and full of meaning. Bajra or Genta become the main shape of the monument. Especially in Bali, Hindu priest always use bajra or genta in leading the implementation of certain rites or sacred rituals. Bajra Sandi monument aims to capture the soul and spirit of struggle of the Balinese and also to explore, develop and preserve the culture of Bali.
Enjoying the panoramic beauty of the lake and mountains, while soaking in the hot spring pool is certainly a unique experience that could only be obtained at a special location. One of the locations in Bali which have those three things is the hot spring bathing pool located in the Desa Pekraman Batur, District of Kintamani, Bangli Regency, Bali.
Galungan is one of Balinese Ceremony also a special moment which most sought after by tourists who visit to Bali. At this time, Balinese perform prayer and offering to the Creator. One of the most visible signs in the implementation of Galungan ceremony is the installation of Penjor Galungan.
Bali continues to become a tourist’s magnet from around the world. This lovely island has a natural beauty, art, and culture which are unique and spectacular. The panorama of rice terraces and plantations, beautiful beach, off coast islands that are interesting to be explored, sacred temples and several tourist attractions has become a major destination for visiting Bali.
Indonesia is the fourth largest coffee producer in the world (2014) after Brazil, Vietnam and Colombia. Indonesia has produced a number of specialty coffees with a good reputation in the world market level.
The specialty coffee is produced in the archipelago of Indonesia including Sumatra (Mandheling, Lintong and Gayo), Sulawesi (Toraja Kalosi, Mamasa and Gowa), Java (Ijen Plateau in East Java), Bali (Highland of Kintamani), Sumbawa (Tambora), Flores and Papua (Baliem Valley).
The caldera of Batur Volcano is one of the volcano caldera in Indonesia that has become a global geopark region. Batur Caldera has been set on 20 September 2012 as part of the Global Geoparks Network (GGN) by UNESCO.
Mount Batur is a beautiful stratovolcano type. This type has a conical shape which is made up of many layers (from sequential outpourings of eruptive materials), characterized by a steep profile, and is the most common type of volcano. Some of which is marked by a collapsed top, called a caldera.
This temple is located close to Pura Batu Medawu, on the edge of Semaya Beach. In the area of Pura Batu Mas Kuning there are "gepuh tree" that grow big and tall and also several other big trees. There is also waterway or "Loloan" the path of the flood during the rainy season.
Pura Batu Medau or Medawu is located in the eastern peninsula of the island of Nusa Penida and is one of the largest temples on the island. The temple is situated in Suana Village, District of Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency, Bali.
Giri Putri Cave Temple is situated in the pekraman village of Karang Sari, Suana Village, District of Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency, Bali. The cave entrance itself is located on a high limestone hill. To get there, visitors have to step up upon stairs uphill until arrive at the entrance shrine.
Puncak Mundi Temple is situated at the peak of Mundi Hill, at Klumpu Village, Nusa Penida. This place has an altitude of 529 meters above sea level and is the highest point on the island of Nusa Penida.
Penataran Ped is one of the sacred temples that located just off the coast of Bali Island, in the island of Nusa Penida. The island of Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan along with Nusa Ceningan are included in the administrative area of District of Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency, Bali.
Masceti Temple is located in Medahan Village, District of Blahbatuh, Gianyar Regency, Bali. This temple is situated on the shoreline, overlooking the scenery of the southern sea, rows of coconut trees and beautiful view of the East Bali mountains. There are grow many trees with huge canopy at the temple area, such as banyan tree, frangipani, coconut and the gardens are laid out neatly.
Pura Erjeruk is one of the temples with high history value in Bali. The temple is located in Banjar Gelumpang, Sukawati Village, District of Sukawati, Gianyar Regency, Bali. This place is accessible via the By Pass Ida Bagus Mantra. This holy shrine is located about 300 meters from the coastline in the south and surrounded by rice fields.
Benel Reservoir is located in the Dusun of Mekar Sari (dusun is smaller than village), Manistutu Village, District of Melaya, Jembrana Regency, Bali. The reservoir water source comes from Tukadaya River, Pegubugan River and also from the rain. The dam construction began in 2006 and was inaugurated on January 26, 2010.
Gunung Payung Beach is categorized as a hidden beach, located deep in the bottom of the limestone hillsides and not too broad. The beach offers stunning scenery including the holy temple of Gunung Payung, hillsides, cliffs, beautiful sea, vast thatch grass, pleasant white sand, and beautiful cave formation at the cliff rock of the beach.
Gunung Payung Temple is located in Kutuh Village, District of South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali. The location of this temple is also a benchmark to find the Gunung Payung Beach, a quiet and hidden beach. Entering the sacred area of the temple, visitors will be treated to the natural scenery of blue sea at the south end.
