Tari Tani Bali - The Farming Dance of Bali

Tari Tani Bali (Farming Dance) is created by I Wayan Beratha in 1957. This dance emerges along with the Tari Tenun (Weaving Dance) and Tari Nelayan (Fishing Dance) in the era of 1950s. Tani dance showing the everyday life of Balinese, particularly the work or activities of farmer in Bali.

Tani dance usually performed in groups by male and female dancers. The movements in this dance depict the activities of farmers from preparing the land, plant the seeds, up to take care of their plants. This dance is indeed present a beautiful and elegant movements.

Panyembrama Balinese Dance - Tari Panyembrama Bali

Panyembrama Balinese Dance is a secular dance form, become an alluring dance through a combination of the graceful movement, gamelan music, and elegant dancer’s costume. This dance is designed by I Wayan Berata and was performed for the first time in the Pandaan Festival, in 1971.

Panyembrama dance is performed by a group of skillful female dancers, accompanied by live music of Balinese gamelan. Even though the dance has no story to tell, it is considered to be extremely beautiful composition due to the dance movements are mostly used to welcome god into the temple.

Tenun Dance - Tari Tenun Bali

Tenun Dance or Tari Tenun Bali depicts women who are weaving, which is the population's daily activities at that time. This dance was created by I Nyoman Ridet and the music is composed by I Wayan Likes, both from Kerobokan (in Badung), in the year of 1957.

Tenun Dance is a group dance, performed by 3-5 women. In most of the dance, the movement is executed in a kneeling position. Tenun depict spinning thread, wrapping the loom, and weaving. The dance was so lovely, graceful and elegant.

Sekar Jagat Dance - Tari Sekar Jagat Bali

Sekar Jagat Dance is a variant of the Balinese welcome dance, choreographed by the dance artists, Ni Luh Swasthi Wijaya Bandem in 1993. The dance is based on the sacred Rejang from Asak (in Karangasem) but far more elegant, stately, and formal in presentation.

The dance is accompanied by gamelan music, composed by I Nyoman Windha and is based on the Selonding music of Tenganan Pegringsingan Village.

Kebyar Trompong Dance Bali - Beautiful Dance & The Trompong Instrument

Kebyar Trompong Dance and Kebyar Duduk Dance are a variation of Kebyar Dance. In Kebyar Trompong, the dancer has to dance and play the musical instrument called Terompong at the same time, collaborating with gamelan accompaniment.

Terompong or Trompong is one of gamelan instrument. It is a long instrument, with a set of metal bowl-like gongs, placed on a large wooden frame and decorated by carved motifs and prada. Thus the name of the "Terompong" dance comes from the instrument itself.

Kebyar Trompong. Performance in GK. Sunan Ambu, Bandung, West Java. KKB Githa Saraswati, 21 Maret 2001

Melasti Ceremony Bali - Purification and The Nectar of Life (Tirta Amrita)

Melasti Ceremony in Bali is a purification ceremony and ritual. Melasti also knew by the term "Melis" or "Mekiyis". In general, this ritual is held the three days prior to Nyepi Day (once a year).

This unique tradition has a purpose to cleanse Bhuana Agung (world or universe) and Bhuana Alit (the people) from badness or bad spirit. This is done symbolically by using Tirta Amrita or "the water of life".

Melasti Ceremony, Bali, 2017. Acrylic on Paper, 18 x 24 cm.

Tumpek Uduh Bali - A Manifestation Of Concern For Plants

Tumpek Uduh (Pengatag) is an expression of gratitude to Ida Sang Hyang Widi Wasa (The Creator) in manifestation as Hyang Sangkara for the grace of healthy plants in sustaining life on Earth.

Tumpek Uduh. Woman and Orange Trees, Bali, 2017. Acrylic on Paper, 18 x 24 cm.

Rangkan Beach - Pantai Rangkan Bali

The beach atmosphere has always been a fascination, as if possessed of magical powers and captivate every visitor. The vast stretches of sand, the waves breaking the silence, and the cool sea breezes.

Oh, of course coupled with panoramic blue ocean, beautiful fishing boats, and row of swaying coconut trees, making the atmosphere more romantic. Visitors who are on vacation in Bali can explore and discover this beach, the Rangkan Beach (Pantai Rangkan Bali).

Gumicik Beach Bali - Relaxing Atmosphere and Peaceful Rural Environtment

The beach, waves, beautiful environment, and relaxing atmosphere have become the pillar of the tourism sector in Bali. Several beaches such as Kuta, Legian, and Sanur are often full of tourists, both local and international, so it seemed busy and crowded.

However, for visitors who choose to explore, discover the unique, and of course the quieter beach with relaxing atmosphere, Gumicik Beach can be an option. Gumicik beach, a beach in Gianyar, offering natural beauty, strong waves, more relaxing atmosphere and peaceful rural environment.

Purnama Beach Bali - A Peaceful Rural Oceanfront and Magnificent Sea View

The beaches in Bali presents itself as a magnet, attract the attention of every visitor both locally and internationally. The beach and all of its beauty has become the pride of the tourism sector, particularly in this paradise island. This situation reflected by dense and crowded visitors at several beach locations in Bali.

The good news is that there are always other beaches that certainly could be an option, with a calmer and relaxed atmosphere like Purnama Beach Bali. The beach offers a relaxed atmosphere, away from the bustle, and is supported by green rice paddies and peaceful rural environment.