Balinese Dance

Barong Dance is a typical Balinese dance of cultural treasures Pre – Hindu. This dance depicts the battle between virtue (dharma) and evil (adharma). Become act on the Barong, the dancers with costumes quadruped, while the manifestation of evil played by Rangda, sinister figure with two pointy fangs in his mouth, There are several types of commonly displayed Barong Dance in Bali. Among Barong Ket, Barong Bangkal (pig), Barong Macan (tiger), Barong Landung. However, among the types most frequently Barong Barong Ket is a tourist treat or Barong Keket which has a fairly complete costume and dance, Barong Ket costume generally describe a blend of lions, tigers, and cows. In the body decorated with ornaments from leather, pieces of mirror glass, and also comes from the fur fibers pandan leaves. Barong is played by two dancers (Saluk Interpreter / interpreter bapang): dancers took position in front of the movement played a Barong head and front legs, while the second dancer is behind the hind legs and tail plays a Barong, At first glance, the Barong Ket is not much different from the The lion dance is usually done by the Chinese community. It’s just that, a story that is played in this show is different, that is the story battle between Barong and Rangda are equipped with other figures, such as Kera (friend Barong), Dewi Kunti, Sahadev (son of Kunti), and followers of Rangda.

Kecak Dance is a dance that tells the story of the war between Rama and Ravana, the name of this story is the Ramayana and the arrival of India
The Kecak dance is a story of good versus evil battle. Short story of Rama has a wife named Shinta, Shinta very beautiful because makes him have a bad intention to Rama and Ravana sends a deer to deceive Rama, Rama was hunting the deer that was helped by Rama brother named Laksamana. Shinta in the place they were living alone because Rama and Laksamana hunt deer, then came the evil Ravana who intend to Shinta, Shinta was eventually abducted by the Ravana and taken to “Alenka”

Alenka’s a world of giants or that is evil, Alenka also Shinta on hold by these giants. After Rama came home from hunting deer, Rama Shinta was surprised no one else in the hut, and then Rama asked for help to the white monkey (Hanuman) to investigate the existence of Shinta, after knowing the existence of Shinta, Hanuman returned to Rama that Shinta in parentheses Alenka by the giants, then Rama sent Hanuman to Alenka again by giving a ring to Shinta as evidence that Hanuman is the messenger of Rama, after successfully delivering the ring Shinta also gave Hanuman a hairpin to Rama, Hanuman then back to Rama to give hairpin it, and there was a great battle between Rama (Goodnes) and Ravana (Evil)

Taman Ayun Temple

Taman Ayun temple is situated in the village of Mengwi, Badung regency. Distance of approximately 18km North West towards the city of Denpasar.

This temple is one of the most beautiful temples in Bali. This temple has a structure typical of Bali, which is shaped Meru or terraced roof, also surrounded by a lake (pond). Pool here has a width of almost 10 meters. Ticket price to enter the Taman Ayun is Rp. 3000/pax

Temple complex is divided into 3 different pages. Which is one higher than the other 3 that symbolizes nature, namely; subconscious (bhur), the middle of nature (Bvah), and a natural upper (Svah).

Each page linked by the gate. The third page is a page that is considered the most sacred, because of the activities carried out there praying on this page and also some Meru and other sacred buildings located there.

Every 210 days to be exact every Tuesday POND Medangsia, the whole community celebrates Mengwi piodalan (Ceremony) for several days worshiping God with all its manifestations. The first page is called Jaba which can be achieved only by passing through the only gate bridge and pond. Once inside there is a small monument to guard the entrance and to the right there is a vast building (wantilan) where cockfighting is often held during the ceremony. On this page, there is also a memorial fountain to succumb to the 9 direction of the wind.

While heading to the next page, to the right of the road there is a small temple complex at Pura name Luhuring Purnama. Page into two, its position higher up from the first page to go to this page, visitors must pass through the second gate. Once inside, the view will be on a building facade Pengubengan Bale is decorated with reliefs depict Gods Nawa Sanga. To the east of this page there is a small temple called Pura Dalem Bekak, whereas in the west corner there is a towering Kulkul Hall. The third page is the highest and most sacred. The most central bight door will be opened when there is a ceremony, where the entry and exit statues and other ceremonial equipment. While the gate is on the left right is to go out everyday activities in the temple.