CULTURE - TRADITION Buddhist Waisak /Vesak Informally called Buddha's birthday, it actually encompasses the birth, enlightenment (nirvana), and passing away (Parinirvana) of Buddha.
DANCE & PERFORMANCES * Times & Services offered may change without notice.
Multi Locations Yayasan Polos Seni Foundation for Pure Art Banjar Teges Kanginan, Peliatan-Ubud : +62 361 975869 polos@goarchi.com www.goarchi.com/yp/proj.html Mekar Bhuana Gamelan music and dance Jl. Gandapura III, no. 501X,Br. Kesiman Kertalangu, Denpasar, Bali : +62 361 464201, +62 81 999191104 www.balimusicanddance.com Barong & Keris Dance A story telling dance, narrating the fight between good and evil. It’s the classic example of showing the Balinese way of acting out mythology, resulting in myth and history being blended into one reality. Batubulan Village : Daily - 9:30am Puri Saren, Ubud : Fri - 6:30pm
King Pala Dance Puri Saren, Ubud : Thu - 7:30pm Calon Arang Dance A Balinese art for the sake of a sacred ritual (guardian), not performed all the time, usually only as a means to clean villages. Mawang Village,Ubud: Thu & Sun - 7:30pm Kebyar Dance Usually performed by two women with beautiful, long, shiny black hair accentuated at the top by a band of Cempaka blossoms. They hold a fan in one hand while moving dramatically. Feet are strongly grounded, the hands and feet move abruptly. Sanghyang Trance Dances A ritual dance using a divine force that enters the bodies of the entranced dancers. Bona Village: Sun/Mon /Wed/Fri 7.00pm Batubulan: Daily 6.30pm Pendet & Panyembrana Dance Usually performed as a welcome to the visit of the Gods, who are presented with offerings of flowers. Nowadays, the showering of flowers is also addressed as a welcoming ritual to visiting tourists. Baris Dance A warrior's dance, usually performed by men, either solo or in a group of five or more. The dance portrays the full range of emotions displayed by a warrior; anger, courage, ferocity and passion.
Kecak Dance / Fire Dance A spectacular dance, usually performed during the night and the performers surrounding a bonfire. The Westerners call it 'The Monkey Dance', because the movements of the dancers reminds them of monkey’s movements. Ulawatu Temple: Every day right before Sunset (combine it with a short stroll on the spectacular Uluwatu Cliff amongst the 'real' monkeys) Werdi Budaya, Denpasar: Daily - 6:30pm Puri Agung, Peliatan: Thu - 7:30pm Bona Village: Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri, 7:00pm Batubulan Village : Daily - 6:30pm
Joged Dance / Joged Bumbung Exclusively secular dances of Bali, where the flashy-dressed Joged dancers invites men from the crowd to dance with her in a pretence of seduction. When the dancer hands over her hand-fan, don't be afraid and join her dance. It's meant to be funny and no dancing experience is needed! Penjor Restaurant Sanur: Wed - 8.15pm
Legong Dance The most feminine dance outs all the others. It is usually performed by two females before they reach puberty (in fact, they must retire by the time they reach puberty). Puri Saren, Ubud: Mon and Sat - 7:30pm Peliatan Village: Fri - 7:30pm Pura Dalem Puri, Ubud: Sat - 7:30pm
Gambuh / Drama Dance It tells the courtly story of a Javanese prince in his quest to find a beautiful princess. It is usually performed on very special occassions connected with religious festivals or Royal marriages. Regular performances: Pura Desa Batuan, Batuan - Gianyar: 1st and 15th of every month 7.00pm
Tektekan Dance This dance is a drama story about the fight between the magic power of black & white. Puri Anyar, Kerambitan: on request Puri Agung Wisata, Kerambitan: on request
Wayang Kulit (Shadow Puppet Theatre) One of the great story-telling traditions of the Javanese and Balinese. Oka Kartini's, Ubud: Sun & Wed - 8.00pm.
Leko & Janger Janger is a dance performed by young girls. Peacock crown shaped headwear made from intricately woven gold-colored, dried coconut leaves which rests perfectly on their heads. Ubud Water Palace – Ubud, Sun 7.30pm Penjor Restaurant - Sanur, Fri 8.15pm Ramayana Ballet It is a story of an epic dimension and living legend for millennia, the heroic Prince Rama and his loyal wife Sita. Puri Dalem Puri, Ubud: Mon - 8:00pm Puri Saren, Ubud: Tue - 8:00pm Mahabrata Dance Teges Village, Ubud: Tue - 7:30pm Gabor Dance Puri Saren, Ubud : Tue - 7:30pm
Topeng / Mask Dance Masks are considered sacred objects in Bali and are revered as such. The story lines usually follows popular myths from history. Br. Kalah, Peliatan, Ubud : Tue - 7.30pm
GALLERIES * see ARTS - HANDICRAFTS
MUSEUMS * some museums in Bali you will find are art galleries, rather than a museum.
Denpasar / Sanur Bali Museum Exhibits unique collections. Jl. Major Wisnu, Denpasar, Bali Museum Perjuangan Rakyat Bali Puputan Square, Nitimandala Renon Park, Br. Sembung Sari, Denpasar-Bali Museum Le Mayeur Painting museum of Le Majeur, Famous Bali-Style painter Jl. Hang Tuah, Pantai Sanur, Bali : +62 361 286164
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