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What are some of the Organizations that are structured under a Balinese Banjar?

Posted on September 4, 2012 by MekarBhuana

Whilst travelling around Bali, you may have learn that Bali is made up of not only villages and hamlets, but also a smaller division called banjar which can be loosely translated as a village ward or community centre. This will … Continue reading →

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Bali’s Believe It or Not

Posted on April 26, 2012 by MekarBhuana

In Bali, everything is alive. Everything has a soul, so they say. Shrines, statues, even trees and boulders are ornamented with sacred black and white sarongs, as if they are human. Some ‘in the know’ people have suggested to me … Continue reading →

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Mekar Bhuana’s World First Balinese Dance Tutorial Series – helping Balinese dance to ‘blossom around the world’

Posted on April 23, 2012 by MekarBhuana

Have you ever tried learning Balinese dance? It can seem pretty tricky with all those flashy eye movements, wrist twist, back arching and finger wiggling! Indeed Balinese dance can be a little challenging the first time you try… Balinese dance … Continue reading →

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What is Wayang Wong Part II

Posted on April 22, 2012 by MekarBhuana

According to Prof. R.M Moerdowo’s book, Reflections on Balinese Traditional and Modern Arts, wayang wong as we know it today was once referred to as Barong Blasan or Barong Kedingkling. Between 1775 and 1825, the King of Klungkung, I Dewa … Continue reading →

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‘Heavy Metal Magic’

Posted on April 19, 2012 by MekarBhuana

Tucked away in the foothills of Mt Agung in the Klungkung Regency is the ancient village of the gamelan smiths – masters of magically charged metal – the archaic art of bronze smithery. The small village known as Tihingan (meaning bamboo) … Continue reading →

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Gamelan – the Life-Breath of the Balinese

Posted on April 18, 2012 by MekarBhuana

“Gamelan music and instruments are a fundamental part of the life of a Balinese which is focused around the relationship between people and god, people and nature and between all people. These three concepts of harmonious living are known as … Continue reading →

Which types of Balinese gamelan are rarely seen or heard? Part IV

Posted on April 17, 2012 by MekarBhuana

The list of rarely seen or heard gamelan orchestras in Bali is long and covers many ensembles of all different sizes. Bali is home to the world’s biggest gamelan, termed appropriately ‘gong ageng’ or colloquially known as ‘gong gede’. It … Continue reading →

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Which types of Balinese gamelan are rarely seen or heard? Part III

Posted on April 14, 2012 by MekarBhuana

Musical instruments have a long and ancient history in Bali. In the court treatise on Balinese gamelan music, Aji Gurnita, an attempt is made at describing the gamelan orchestras of the era. Interestingly enough, the first musical instrument referred to … Continue reading →

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Which types of Balinese gamelan are rarely seen or heard? Part II

Posted on April 13, 2012 by MekarBhuana

Sadly, a large number of Balinese gamelan ensembles are in fact rarely seen or heard. This is generally due to either their limited function, the difficultly of the playing style, or their public exposure. One of the most unique gamelan … Continue reading →

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What is legong?

Posted on April 12, 2012 by MekarBhuana

An extremely basic definition of legong is a dance traditionally performed by pre-pubescent girls in the palaces of feudal Bali. The word legong has been interpreted differently by a number of academies and its origins are unclear. One translation is … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: balinese dance

What are some of the Organizations that are structured under a Balinese Banjar?

Bali’s Believe It or Not

Mekar Bhuana’s World First Balinese Dance Tutorial Series – helping Balinese dance to ‘blossom around the world’

What is Wayang Wong Part II

‘Heavy Metal Magic’

Gamelan – the Life-Breath of the Balinese

Which types of Balinese gamelan are rarely seen or heard? Part IV

Which types of Balinese gamelan are rarely seen or heard? Part III

Which types of Balinese gamelan are rarely seen or heard? Part II

What is legong?

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