Galungan Day will be celebrated on February 01, 2012 this year. It is celebrated once in every six months according to the Balinese calendar. Galungan Day is the most important feast for Hindhu, that this day the Hindhu thanks the God (Sanghyang Widhi Wasa) and feel grateful for his blessing and for the creation of the earth and its contents. This day is also celeberated to commemorate the glory of good that call Dharma and Adharma. It is represents the universal struggle of good versus evil. It show that for personal reflection to be better in future.
There are several processions in Galungan Day such as :
1. Penyekeban is the day that people begin to prepare the necessities for Galungan ceremony.

2. Penyajahan is the people keep on maintaining awareness, patience of the soul in order to control the demons.

3. Penampahan is one day before Galungan, to  slaughter sacrificial animals like pig, chicken then its cook into various kinds of Balinese food such as; lawar, tum, satay and  this day to prepare banten for Galungan ceremony.

4. Galungan Day is celebrated by creating offerings. These offerings are presented in the temples from the smallest family temples up to the bigger scope. Balinese people go to temples and other holy places to pray.

5. Manis Galungan is one day after Galungan, Balinese people go to visit big family for breakdwon.

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Oleg Tambulilingan is modern dance in Bali that has become a popular addition to the repertoire of dances included in a Legong performance. Originally, it was danced by only one girl and called Oleg, a general term meaning the swaying of a dancer. Later, a male part was added to make it a duet, and the dance gained a new them depicting two bumblebees (tambulilingan) flirting in a garden.

The female enters first, then she circles the stage fluttering the long silk scarf’s than hang from her sides. If the dancer is a good one, she conveys all the beguiling qualities of a young coquette. At the moment, she is moody and temperamental, her eyes narrow and her lips spread slightly into a seductive smile. The next her movements must flow from subdued and delicate to tense gestures of haughtiness and disdain.

At the point, she dances in the seated position, the sensuous sweeps of her hands, the tremble of her fingers and the fluctuating moods that pass and change incarnate the idea of woman.

The male enters unnoticed; he moves forward to make a conquest. First, they shy away from the moment of contact, yet woo with a display of their graces while pretending to be unaware of the other’s fascinating presence. They come together, bringing their faces close in an affectionate caress, then swirl apart in retreat, only to return to one another again. In the end, they fall in love and leave together.

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The Barong and Keris Dance is located at Kesiman Village, The Barong dance is one of the most popular cultural show in Bali, this dance normally perform at the temple during temple festival. The Dance starts at 9.00 am and finish at 10.00 Am. The story behind this dance is an eternal fight between good and evil spirit. “The Barong” is (a mythological animal) represent good spirit and “The Rangda”, a witch (a mythological monster) represent evil one. Balinese people also belived that the Barong is symbol of protector. Many kinds face of Barong available, mostly known is Barong Ket, Barong Landung, Barong Macan (tiger face) Barong celeng (pig face)

Kecak and Fire Dance at Uluwatu Temple, A Kecak performance is very simple. The men’s chorus chants the words Cak ke-cak ke-cak ke-cak ke-cak ke-cak, in rhythm, over and over again, for this reason they are called the Kecak or Cak dance. The Kecak dances consist of about fifty men wearing only a loin-cloth, the upper part of their bodies left bare. They form rows of circles, in the middle of which is a coconut oil lamp. The Kecak dance is performed for dance-dramas and the story presented is taken from the Ramayana epic.

Ubud Palace to watch Legong Dance, combination dances with Legong dance, Mask dance and Barong dance with instrumental group music. Legong dancer will dance by beautiful girls wearing colorful cloth. The dance performance held in outside courtyard of Ubud Palace with background huge closed gate, start at 7.30 pm till 9.00 pm. Everyday they show different kinds of Balinese dance in this place such as Ramayana Ballet, Mahabarata Ballet and Spirit dance.

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Bali has so many attractive features to invite visitors. Its tropical climate, exotic nature panorama, unique culture and culinary, are just some of them. Bali is famous with interesting art and culture. Coming to Bali can not be enjoying with the beauty of Bali at only 1 week. The longer you stay the more you see its beauty, since Bali has tremendous tourism potential in every nook and cranny. Central of art in Bali is located in Ubud village. This is the centre of affordable but adorable painting. There are many painting galleries. This is best alternative souvenir; you might consider which show a high quality of Bali Culture. Painting is also popular in Bali, using the real egg or wood, which is formed like an egg. This kind of painting can easily be found at Ubud.

Beside that, the others central of art in Bali is Celuk. It is located in Gianyar Regency; there are many jewelry showrooms at Celuk Village. If you want to buy some of them, you can visit Celuk Village. Many kinds of gold and silver jewelries such as bracelet, ring, necklace, at any designs are exhibited here. You may also see the process of the jewelry that making in Celuk Village, and order it as you wish. Silver in Celuk Village is made of burned silver with its unique motif such as grail or round; it’s a blur color, thus called black silver.

This Video was taken at one small village in the eastern side of Bali island, it was a year a go but  it seem this dance is worth to watch again and again. Fire Dance is normally performance at the temple after temple festival, this dance is sacred dance, and also known as Sanghyang Dance or Jaran Gading *. this dance was perform at Babakan Village temple, which is located in Karang asem regency. This dance started at 20:00 bali time till finish. Sanghyang Jaran Gading  is a kind of trance dance in which the entranced dancers imitate the the movement of soldier on horseback. It is said that in Sanghyang Jaran dance, the dancers are possessed by ancestral deity, a Gandarwa (celestial soldier) on horseback. The dancers for this sacred dance are usually the Pemangku (temple priest) or a group of chosen men, that are put into trance with wafted of incense and chorus of Sanghyang song. In the state of trance the dancer fall, convulsed to the ground and rush to grab hobby horses. During the pre-trance chanting, coconut shells have been lit, leaving red and HOts . The entranced dancers leap into the red-hot coals, prancing on top of them, picking up the hot pieces and bathing themselves in fire. Since this dance is seldom performance for tourist attraction , if you want to watch it while you are in Bali, you should check with your travel agent or your bali driver ( local buddy). Check this Sanghyang Dance video  !Fire dance is one of the most unique dance in Bali, since its have mystical influence .

This Scarification  ritual is always held on the new moon of the ninth month of Balinese Caka calendar that always coincide with the spring equinox. This ritual is believed to be an effective way to purify the island in order to make a harmonious relation between human being and God, human and human, and human and their environments, the after all clean and purity we are ready for the new year. New hope and hoping for better life a head.

There are 2 different type of calender, most people known are Solar System and Lunar System. Solar system, mostly used internationally, is based on how many days the earth rotates around the sun ; so one year has an average 365 days. Lunar Calender is used in some Asian countries, is based on the time taken by the moon to rotate around the earth; which is 29 days + 12 hours + 44 minutes so the equitation times is equal 1 year for the Lunar system.

Bali uses yet another calender system. Balinese Calender uses the wuku system ( based on the week, there are 30 weeks  in one cycle, in Balinese = Oton) and 2 “otons” in one year, so one “oton” means 210 days and one year in Balinese Calender System is 2 otons 0r 420 days)

Balinese calender system, widely used for religious purposes such as: to know the auspicious days for farming and raising animals, starting a business, determining the date of temple ceremonies and making birthday ceremonies or you can use this calender planning your Bali tours. simply choose the right date for the right tours itineraries.

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Bali is an island unique in the universe. Bali is known for its beautiful landscapes, holly ceremony at Pura (temple), wedding ceremony, sunset in Kuta Beach, the holy mountain, fire dance, crafts, gamelan (music Balinese), also recognized by the majestic ceremony of cremation. The tradition in Bali from birth to death. If you have free time in the near future do not forget a visit to Bali, the last paradise on earth. You see a lot of uniqueness of the ceremony and Balinese rituals. Make sure not to stay at the Hotel Bali in Nusa Dua, or a beautiful villa in Ubud or Candi Dasa. You have the chance to see around Bali. Ask your Balinese guide to learn more about the ritual of the ceremony in the temple or Balinese cremation. You will enjoy great art and Balinese culture directly from your own eyes. Some Bali tours package include this service.
The cremation procession and ceremonies are important rituals in the Hindu rites of passage. The body of the deceased will be transported through the streets of Ubud (or another city) by hundreds or thousands of people at the top of a nine-storey tower called “Baden”. The procession is accompanied by a large and venerated bull effigy décoré (Lembu) and a mythical dragon creature (Naga Banda), with a long tail of five meters. The Naga is reserved only for the elders of the royal family and is rarely seen in cremation ceremonies. The device is not always the same. It depends on the family, and custom background for all families. The royal family will give you the most complete and high ceremony. Ngaben gives a funeral rite in Bali is Hindu society, which seeks to recover the remains of the deceased to the elements from which all living beings and soul of all links in this life.
Ngaben consists of many rituals, culminating in the burning of the corpse of an animal-shaped sarcophagus, as well as the burning of the cremation tower (Baden), whose sole purpose is to transport the body of the home to the cremation grounds.
The Ngaben is not a sad event, it May be happy is a way of the spirit of the dead happy, and not bother crying. But this requires an enormous amount of time, energy and money! All families and friends to share the cost, but often months or years, will be asked to collect enough money and mountains of the offer in question. A solution to the ordinary members of the community to join the burial of wealthy individuals of high caste, or organize Ngaben mass (mass cremation) among the villagers, reducing costs.
What are you waiting for? Go to the nearest agent Travel today and book a hotel in Bali. You can choose from a beach front hotel, villa in a village, plus a room with a view, as the river, Mountain View, overlooking the lake or just a hotel. Remember to use your digital camera and video camera. You will find lots of memories in Bali.

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Balinese Insrument or gamelan is very popular, a wide variety of traditional and contemporary musical instruments are available in Bali.

These include gamelan, bamboo, xylophones ( angklung), flute, stringed instruments and drums. A drum manufacturer with international reputation can be found opposite the gas station on jalan Andong, Peliatan, near Ubud.

The village of Sangeh is also known as the home of the one of the world’s most famous flute makers Nyoman Lentong.

Gong and Gamelan instruments are made at Tihingan Village, near Semarapura on Jalan Diponogoro. Most are produced on order from Balinese musical group but some are available for sale. The small village of sawan in the hill to the east of Singaraja also producers gamelan instruments, as does Blahbatuh Village near Ubud.

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Ogoh – Ogoh is a Giant doll made from bamboo frames which are intricately woven and tied and then covered with paper mache. They are made in form of creatures of the underworld known is Balinese as Butakala ” The demon”. The creature are based on characters taken from traditional myths and legends, but sometimes it also take the form of modern characters including even people in the media or in the government that represent the bad spirit. Ogoh-ogoh parade around the street on the eve of Nyepi, known as Hari Pengrupukan. Most main roads are closed off and thousand of people gather to watch the parade. It may take about 30 people to carry a large ogoh-ogoh and each group has team of musician playing gamelan and sometimes male and female dancers. The gamelan ensemble used to company the ogoh-ogoh is called baleganjur which is made up 15 musician playing gongs, cymbals and drums. The louder the music is better, as their function is to scare off any demons before Nyepi Day, the day of silence. After being parade, ogoh-ogoh is ceremoniously burnt to represent the destruction of the demons on earth

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