Bali traditonal "barong and Keris" Dance

Barong and keris dance

Bali Island is one of the famous tourist attraction in Indonesia and even to foreign nationals. Many tourists, both local and foreign tourists come to visit Bali.The beauty of the island of Bali which makes them arriving on this island.

Barong dance is a Pre-Hindu
cultural heritage that uses a
four-legged stuffed animal tangible or early humans who have magical powers. Barong mask is made from wood taken from places like the haunted graveyard, therefore Barong is a sacred object which is sanctified by the Hindu community in Bali. This dance show with or without play, always beginning with the show opening, accompanied by gamelan (Bali music instruments). There are several types of Barong but are often staged for tourist consumption are the type of Barong Ket, Sacralization Barong & Rangda
Barong Ket or Barong Keket are most numerous in Bali and most often performed as well as having a complete dance movement. From its form, the Barong Ket is a mix between a lion, tiger, cow or Boma. Barong body is decorated with carvings made of leather, affixed to a sparkling mirror glass and fur made from perasok (fiber from the leaves of a plant similar to pandanus), fibers or others of the crow-quill.
The show of Barong Dance is daily performed start from 9-10 Am In Kuta or Batu Bulan Village, Entry ticket apply

Shopping tips

Shopping is a must to do in Bali, How to make a good shopping in Bali, Bali local guide will share the useful information for shopping tips, Shopping in Bali usualy on the smal shop or market is offer unfix rate how ever you may bargain the cost of any souvenir or gift (excep in super market) Here are the few tips for bargaining: explore and discover the interesting stuffs and mark it down. Start a simple conversation with local shop attendant before transactions and try to be friendly and close to him/her. When you interest in a stuff of the shop, try to take a look and dont ask the price, don't show your interest at the stuff prices, the shop attendant will offer you price. When the shop attendant give a price, try to look other shop that sell the same stuff, and compare rates. Use your simple joke when you start bargaining, and try to be friendly with the shop attendant. Bargain 5o-60% from the price they offer. or make your own willing price to pay for each stuff...

Know More

Where's Bali in the Map - Bali in Indonesia

When you heard About Bali, You may need want to know where is Bali in the Map. A small island in Indonesia, One of the Most popular travel destination in the world. Located in Between Java and Lombok Island in the central part of Indonesia , South east Asia. Sunset at Tanah Lot, Bali Bali in Indonesia, South east Asia Bali is an island in Indonesia, Indonesian country is the of the biggest and most populated country in south east Asia. Located between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It is the world's largest island country, with 17.504 islands. and at 1,904,569 square kilometers (735,358 square miles), the 14th largest by land area and 7th in the combined sea and land area. With over 261 million people, it is the world's 4th most populous country as well as the most populous Muslim-majority country. Bali is one of among those 17.504 island. Bali in Indonesian Map Bali is located in the center of Indonesia, lays between Java and Lombok island. Si...

Know More

Where to get Halal foods in Bali?

Bali Local Foods There are lot of information or thing to find in Bali, one of the most important is about food, think everyone would not miss this important things. Well, Bali is visited bay overseas and local traveler, As we know that Bali people is majority live in Hindu Culture that is having no problem with the daily meals, It is opposite that travelers are also coming in Moslem culture which is require a Halal foods due to they did not eat pork. Even Bali people are mostly Hindu, there are lots of Shop or restaurants offer a halal food, so Halal Food is not hard to find around Bali. Here is a few recommendations to find Halal foods: Kindly go to Mc Donald, A&W or KFC for the easiest way, just ask your local tour provider to bring there, it is easily found only in Denpasar, Kuta, Sanur and Nusa Dua area. Go to "Masakan Padang" or "Masakan Minang" labeled food court, Masakan Padang or Minang or in english we commonly said Padang or Minang Food court ...

Know More

Uluwatu temple sunsets and its "naughty" monkey

Traveling to Bali without visiting Uluwatu Temple will make you miss a big things, Uluwatu Temple is an old temple stands in The edge of the cliff of Uluwatu Beach, South Kuta, Bali. Uluwatu temple is one of the most visited temple during the sunset time. Its is located in above 100 meter high cliff facing to Indian ocean, with unblocked sunset view from the height. Beside the temple and Sunset you will also find a funny or even naughty monkeys behave here around the temples. During the time visit the Uluwatu temple, it is recommended all the visitor to keep their valuable things such as glass/sun glass, wallet, earring and any colorful accessories in their handy bag to avoid the monkeys attack or grab it. Here some tips for the travelers before entering the Temples: Before entering the temple, make sure you read the announcement at the ticket desk, there are some rules that you may not/prohibited to do such Travelers must dressed well/must wear sarong and during the monthly pe...

Know More

Bali local foods

Traveling in Bali during your day tour, You must be need to eat (lunch and Dinner), What to eat in Bali? Is there something special? yes, there are lots of Balinese local food you may interest to try. The Balinese foods is type of spicy and full tasted food, There are lots of spice inside the vegetable and meats. To find Balinese foods the place to go is Ubud (Gianyar) Regency, The food which is famous in Ubud is as follow: Ibu oka Babi Guling (roast suckling Pig), If you are not a Moslem you may try this kind of food, Baby Guling is the most important food in Bali for daily ceremonial need and for daily need consumed. The Ibu Oka (the owner of the shop) currently has 2 shop in Ubud village, one is located in front of Ubud place or Ubud Market and the other one is located in Mas village, A few minutes before ubud. Ibu Mangku Nasi ayam Kedewatan (mixed rice). This warung (shop) is very popular for local people or local tourist from out side Bali. The shop of Ibu Mangku is located ...

Know More

Bali Local Guide

Search This Blog