Tag Archives: Balinese culture
UWRF 2015 Video Posted by sasha on Nov 4, 2015
In its 12th year, the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival featured over 200 events at over 40 venues across Bali’s cultural center. Check out some highlights from the amazing weekend in this short video.
Gunung Kawi and Tirta Empul Temples Posted by sasha on Oct 29, 2015
Take a short tour of three incredible Balinese temples in this short video. Visit Gunung Kawi Sebatu (which we found by accident), Gunung Kawi, and Tirta Empul. The beaches are great and all, but to really know Bali you have to explore the island’s vibrant culture, which is very much centered around its Hindu temples.
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.
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…
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.
10 Things I Love About Bali Posted by sasha on Jul 21, 2015
Paradise is a word that often gets kicked around when talking about Bali, and for good reason. It’s no doubt that the Island of the Gods is one of the top vacation destinations in the world, as people flock here to relax on the beach, experience the culture, partake in countless adventures, or just party…