The Barong Dance of Bali Barong is probably the most well known dance. It is also another story telling dance, narrating the fight between good and evil. This dance is the classic example of Balinese way of acting out mythology, resulting in myth and history being blended into one reality. The story goes that Rangda, the mother of Erlangga, the King of Bali in the tenth century, was condemned by Erlangga's father because she practiced black magic. After she became a widow, she summoned all the evil spirits in the jungle, the leaks and the demons, to come after Erlangga. A fight occurred, but she and her black magic troops were too strong that Erlangga had to ask for the help of Barong. Barong came with Erlangga's soldiers, and fight ensued. Rangda casted a spell that made Erlangga soldiers all wanted to kill themselves, pointing their poisoned keris into their own stomachs and chests. Barong casted a spell that turned their body resistant to the sharp keris. At the end, Barong won, and Rangda ran away. Somebody can die or get seriously injured in a Barong dance. It is said that if Rangda's spell is too strong, a weak soldier may not be able to resist it, even with the help of Barong. He may end up hurting himself with his own keris. The masks of Barong and Rangda are considered sacred items, and before they are brought out, a priest must be present to offer blessings by sprinkling them with holy water taken from Mount Agung, and offerrings must be presented.

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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.

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Goa Gajah, or Elephant Cave , is located on the island of Bali near Ubud, in Indonesia . Built in the 9th century, it served as a sanctuary.[1] Site description At the façade of the cave is a relief of various menacing creatures and demons carved right into the rock at the cave entrance. The primary figure was once thought to be an elephant, hence the nickname Elephant Cave . The site is mentioned in the Javanese poem Desawarnana written in 1365. An extensive bathing place on the site was not excavated until the 1950s. [2] These appear to have been built to ward off evil spirits. World Heritage Status This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on October 19, 1995 in the Cultural

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Rafting and white water rafting is the recreational outdoor activity of using an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. This is often done on whitewater or different degrees of rough water, in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers. The development of this activity as a leisure sport has become popular since the mid-1970s, evolving from individuals paddling 10 feet (3.0 m) rafts with double-bladed paddles to multi- person rafts propelled by single- bladed paddles and steered by a tour guide at the stern. It is considered an extreme sport ,

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One Place To Share Your Moments An epic adventure becomes a reality for people of all ages at GWK Cultural Park. A view of a breathtaking monument, classic attractions, fantasy experience and modern technology blends in and transpire as you explore this unique cultural park. From the classic epic of the adventure of Garuda, to another excitement of watching series of Balinese dances. take an unforgettable jpurney through the unique themed area of GWK Cultural Park, when one of the world\'s largest monuments, one-stop tourist spot with beautiful panoramic view, one of the best Kecak Dance performances in Ungasan Bali, and various culinary vendors, not to mention the complete selection of local souvenir shops to complement your modern cultural experience are ready for you. Bring home impressive moments along, all these await you and your family.

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Kecak (pronounced [ˈketʃaʔ] , alternate spellings: Ketjak and Ketjack) is a form of Balinese dance and music drama that developed in the 1930s in Bali, Indonesia . It is performed primarily by men, although since 2006, a few women's kecak groups have existed. [1] Also known as the Ramayana Monkey Chant, the piece, performed by a circle of at least 150 or more performers wearing checked cloth around their waists, percussively chanting "cak" and moving their hands and arms, depicts a battle from the Ramayana . The monkey-like Vanara helped Prince Rama fight the evil King Ravana . Kecak has roots in sanghyang , a trance-inducing exorcism dance. [2] History Kecak was originally a trance ritual accompanied by male chorus . In the 1930s, Walter Spies , a German painter and musician, became deeply interested in the ritual while living in Bali. He adapted it as a drama, based on the Hindu Ramayana and including dance, intended for performance before Western tourist audiences. This is an example of what James Clifford describes as part of the "modern art-culture system" [3] in which, "the West or the central power adopts, transforms, and consumes non-Western or peripheral cultural elements, while making 'art,' which was once embedded in the culture as a whole, into a separate entity." [4] Spies worked with Wayan Limbak , who popularized the dance by arranging for performances by Balinese groups touring internationally. These tours have helped make the kecak internationally known.

Kecak dance

We were told this beach is only about 5 years old and mostly patronised by the locals. it is extremely hot and reminded me of a quarry. There are little trees there and most people would rent a spot to stay under the umbrella. This place was a lot quieter as compared to Padang-Padang beach but no where near as...

Water Sports adventure for your enjoyment. Bali Water Activity giving the fantastic experience marine adventures for everyone who desires to enjoy the exciting wet adventure. Anyway, if you are looking for fun, you have come to the right place! If you are going to get wet, find your own level of Water Sports Activity

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Dolphin in Lovina beach. If you are going to Bali, don't ever miss the Dolphin Watching .. It may not be very popular yet, but it's a 5star thing to do ... You will never be dissapointed. Beng was at our hotel at 3.00am sharp as promised. He took us on the most exciting boat ride of our lives. My friends even helped him to push his boat into the waters, all for the love of Dolphin watching .... Once in the sea, adrenalin pumps as we wait for dolphins to surface again and again ... It was worth to lose sleep for just to catch a glimpse of these heavenly creatues. We didn't mind the countless hours of driving from Kuta and finally our arrival in Lovina was at 9pm. Stopping occasionally at tourists attractions, we managed to see the best of Bali. Dolphin watching changed my perspective on Bali. This was super fun and the best stop ever. I will go back to Bali on a 3 hour flight and a 5 hour drive if I have to, just to enjoy the dolphin watching again ... 3 days straight as 1 day wasn't enough ... Fun, fun, fun ... See Bali through the eye of the Dolphin .. :)

Pura Luhur Uluwatu is a Balinese sea temple in Bali. Built in the 11th century, it is one of nine directional temples meant to protect Bali from evil spirits. [1] It is located in Pecatu village, Kuta South District of Badung Regency of Bali. Views from Uluwatu towards north Uluwatu Temple Further reading Julian Davison, Nengah Enu, Bruce Granquist, Luca Invernizzi Tettoni (2003) Introduction to Balinese architecture (Illustrated by Nengah Enu, Bruce Granquist) Tuttle Publishing

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