Bali is a beautiful island with something to offer everyone. From its stunning rice terraces to its ancient cliffside temples, there's no shortage of things to see and do. But if you're looking for something a little bit different, you'll want to check out Bali's hidden gems that are off the beaten path.
Balinese dance is a centuries-old art form that is deeply rooted in the culture of Bali, Indonesia. It is a form of dance-drama that tells stories from Hindu mythology and folklore. Balinese dance is known for its graceful movements, intricate costumes, and beautiful music.
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in Balinese dance among children in Bandung. This is due in part to the availability of Balinese dance classes in Bandung City, West Java. There are several dance workshops in Bandung that offer Balinese dance classes for kids.
Balinese dance is an integral part of the daily life of its people. This traditional dance has its own charm and charisma that captivates the audience.
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Baris Tunggal Dance Bali is a variant of the Baris dance, created in the early 20th century. The Baris dance itself is thought to have existed since the mid-16th century. It is mentioned in ancient Javanese poetry (1550 AD), there were seven types of Baris dance at the time which were performed at the cremation ceremony (East Java).
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Oleg Tamulilangan is the work of Balinese artist from Tabanan Regency, I Ketut Marya or known as I Mario. This dance was created in 1952 at the request of John Coast and known as "The Bumblebee Dance".
Link video: https://youtu.be/wJQdap9GnYgTeruna Jaya dance tells the story of a young man who has reached adulthood with strong expressions and behavior to captivate his lover. This dance originates from Buleleng Regency (North Bali), first created in 1915, by dance artist Pan Wandres in the form of "Kebyar Legong", then perfected by I Gede Manik around the 1950s.
Link video: https://youtu.be/PmTHuCour8sCendrawasih Dance is inspired by the life of the Cendrawasih bird. In Bali, this bird of paradise is known as "manuk dewata" (bird of the gods). This dance is performed by two female dancers who play male and female birds.
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Seagrass beds are scattered around shallow and sheltered coastal waters. They have long, narrow leaves, growing with rhizome extensions.
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Free-range chicken or "ayam kampung" is one type of poultry that is quite popular and widespread in the Indonesian archipelago. The term ayam kampung refers to chickens found roaming freely around villager's houses. The scientific name for free-range chicken is Gallus domesticus.
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Comet goldfish are attractive small fish. This type is very popular with hobbyists. This fish has an attractive appearance with agile and soft movements.
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