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Paintings of Bali 27 Sep 2007 | 03:29 pm
In the 19th century, when Westerners were hoisting their countries' flags on foreign lands, they were also unconsciously integrating their own cultures with the arts of the subjugated people. A fresh...
Balinese Architecture 27 Sep 2007 | 01:59 pm
The Balinese base their traditional architecture on the Hindu theory of balance among Man, God and Nature. Man, seen as "Bhwana Alit" (microcosm or Small World), is expected to insert him self into hi...
Botanical Gardens 25 Sep 2007 | 05:04 pm
Way up in the central mountains which reach gradually but surely up to the skies, lies a popular yet quiet mountain hideaway Bedugul. Tucked into the long settled rim of an old volcanic creater and on...
Dance and Drama 18 Sep 2007 | 07:34 pm
Adding to the beauty and wealth of the Balinese culture is its dance, which is performed during temple festival and in ceremonies of the cycle of life and death. Dances are so much a part of Balinese ...
Bali Arts Festival 18 Sep 2007 | 07:28 pm
Every year on the 14th of june at two o'clock in the afternoon, the inception is a festival is heralded with the rhythmic sounds of Balinese kendangs, drums and cenceng cymbals. Hundreds of men, dress...
Traditional Villages and Customs 18 Sep 2007 | 06:22 pm
As Bali is becoming increasingly modern, one has to visit its villages and attend some of its festivals to feel its soul and heart. The Balinese village pays tribute to Man's harmony with nature. Eve...
Cycle of Life 18 Sep 2007 | 06:15 pm
According to Hindu religious beliefs, after death, a soul passes into another body, the sourl is in torment. Consequently, the soul is always seeking to free itself from incarnation so that is can att...
Balinese Hinduism 18 Sep 2007 | 05:40 pm
Though Bali is multi-religious, consisting of Christian, Muslim and Buddhist Minorities, the predominant religion is Hinduism. Balinese Hinduism, called Agama Hindu Dharma, originated from java and i...
Overview Of Bali 18 Sep 2007 | 03:17 pm
With swaying palm trees that beautifully line its many white sandy beaches, Bali welcomes every visitor to her land of songs, dance, colors and culture that are intertwined with its natural beauty. A...
History of Bali 18 Sep 2007 | 01:32 pm
Bali is beautiful island that is in harmony with nature. it is also know worldwide for having a unique colorful spiritual culture. Inherent in the fascinating culture are its many rituals and practice...
