Archive for September, 2015
Asking and answering questions the Indonesian way Posted by asimonoff on Sep 30, 2015
Having a list of phrases that are specific to the culture of the country is quite handy. You might feel uncomfortable with some of the phrases, but if you can use them correctly, you will be able to make a good rapport with the locals. GENERAL Questions Answers 1. Anda berasal dari mana? 1. Saya berasal dari Amerika. Where…
Kecak and Fire Dance Video Posted by sasha on Sep 29, 2015
One of the most unique and fascinating forms of Balinese dance is kecak. This performance involves upwards of 100 men chanting rather than a traditional gamelan orchestra, and it concludes with a stunning fire dance.
Balinese Culture – Kecak and Fire Dance Posted by sasha on Sep 24, 2015
Perhaps the most unique of all the Balinese dances, kecak is a one-of-a-kind performance. Rather than being accompanied by a gamelan orchestra – as most Balinese forms of dance are – kecak features a chorus of upwards of 100 men repeatedly chanting “cak” while waving their arms and hands. It is believed that this derives from…
Self Introduction in Indonesian Posted by sasha on Sep 21, 2015
I’ve been studying Bahasa Indonesia in Bali for two weeks now, and while the classes move a bit slow for my liking, I’ve already picked up a decent amount of the language. Unlike Chinese and Thai (two other languages I’ve studied in recent years), Indonesian does not use complex characters or symbols for an alphabet…
Streets, Beats & Eats – Ubud Posted by sasha on Sep 17, 2015
Explore the cultural heart of Bali with the Grateful Gypsies as we show you the “Streets, Beats & Eats” of Ubud. Hang with monkeys, check out some Balinese art, catch an incredible kecak performance, and wind down with cocktails, dinner, and live music.
Darmasiswa Opening Ceremony Video Posted by sasha on Sep 14, 2015
Every year, people from all over the world come to Indonesia to study the language and culture for a whole year. Check out some highlights from the opening ceremony of the 2015 Darmasiswa Program in Jakarta in this short video.
Darmasiswa Program 2015 Posted by sasha on Sep 7, 2015
Last weekend, people from 82 different countries gathered together at a hotel in Jakarta to kick off the Darmasiswa program for the 2015-2016 school year. Started back in 1974, this program brings people to Indonesia to study the language and culture of the country for an entire year. It’s open to people from all countries…