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Ubud – The Cultural Heart of Bali Posted by sasha on Oct 27, 2015
While Bali is famous mostly for its beaches, there’s a lot more to the Island of the Gods than just sun and sand. For those willing to get out of their beach chair for a couple of days, there’s a totally different side to the island waiting to be explored. One of the most popular…
Indonesian Halloween Posted by sasha on Oct 26, 2015
Although Halloween isn’t exactly a traditional Indonesian holiday, many people across the archipelago nation have taken to celebrating it, especially in places like Jakarta and Bali where the Western influence is heavy and you find lots of bule (foreigners) living there. It’s becoming more and more common to finding Halloween parties in English classrooms, restaurants, and…
10 Things to Do in Ubud Posted by sasha on Oct 19, 2015
Known as the cultural heart of Bali, Ubud is one of the most popular places to visit on the island. There’s tons to do in this hip, artistic town, but we’ve narrowed it down to ten things you can’t miss when visiting Ubud.
Indonesain Family Vocabulary Posted by sasha on Oct 8, 2015
Build up your vocabulary and learn how to talk about your family in Indonesian by following this short and simple video. Video Vocabulary: keluarga – family orangtua – parents bapak – father ayah – father ibu – mother saudara – siblings adik – younger kakak – older laki-laki – boy perempuan – girl adik laki-laki…
Indonesian Lesson – My Family Posted by sasha on Oct 5, 2015
Talking about your family is one of the most important and useful things you can do when learning a language, especially when living in that country. I’ve only been in Indonesia a few weeks, and I’ve already gone through the introduction of my family quite a few times. People are curious to learn about 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…