Bali Indonesia - Culture

Bali Indonesia

Bali's Sightseesing, Culture, Cuisine and Accommodation Guide

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	Culture in Bali Bali's culture is based on a form of Hinduism called "Hindu Darma". There are ceremonies to celebrate every stage of life. With these ceremonise come a whole range or arts, ranging from hand weaving to dance. All of these are learnt by the Balinese at a very young age. Bali is the one place in the world where the "global village" has not diluted the culture.
	Gamelan The Gamelan is the central instrument in Balinese music and traditional orchestras are called 'Gamelan orchestras' that are pretty much percussion based. You'll hear this music in the arrivals hall at the airport and at first it sounds rather uncoordinated with a 'glong glong glong' type of sound.
	Kecak Dance The Kechak is the best known of the traditional Balinese dances and does not feature the gamelan. A male choir provides the accompaniment. The dance itself is expresses mythological aspects, local traditions and the Hindu Ramayana poem. The dance tells the story of how King Rama was persecuted by the ogre king, Rahwana forms an alliance with the monkey people of the forest to overcome his enemy. Dances last an hour and feature about a hundred dancers We highly reccommend viewing the Kecak dance on the following excursion Balinese Sanghyang, Kecak, Fire, Trance & Monkey Dances Evening Tour
	Legong Dance The Legong dance is very graceful and the dancer is usually young girl, often not even in their teens. You can see the Balinese Legong Dance and Ramayana Ballet in Ubud Bali's cultural centre.

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