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Balinese Dance Posted by sasha on Nov 15, 2017
Dance is a huge part of Balinese culture. Known as tarian Bali in Indonesian, Balinese dance is unique, dynamic, and very expressive. There are several different types of Balinese dance, most of which are closely related to Hinduism. If you’re traveling to the Island of the Gods, taking in a dance performance should be high…
Balinese Dance in Ubud (Video) Posted by sasha on Nov 8, 2017
If you’re hoping to take in a performance of traditional Balinese dance and music, Ubud is the place to be. There are shows every night of the week here in a variety of different venues. From legong, to the Ramayana ballet, to the amazing kecak show plus fire dance, Ubud has it all. See some…
I Love You, Indonesia Posted by sasha on Feb 29, 2016
I’m in love with Indonesia, and I don’t care who knows it! See why I love this amazing country in this short video, and then tell us why YOU love it! There’s a lot I love about Indonesia. The landscapes – volcanoes, rice terraces, rushing waterfalls, beautiful mountain sunrises, empty white sand beaches, and amazing…
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.