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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…