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Bali is one of 13.667 islands in Indonesia. It has diverse
landscape that ranges from magnificent white sandy beaches and
fertile rice fields to rugged volcanoes. Bali also offers a
chance to discover one of the world's fascinating cultures;
rich in art, sculpture, dance, religion, tradition, and
genuine nature. Hindu is the predominant religion in Bali and
its influence can be seen in every aspects of Balinese life.
Temples adorn the island and every dance or celebration is a
dedication of worshipping to the God. One goes to Bali for an
experience, a journey of a lifetime, to come face to face with
a remarkable people, their customs and traditions, their
beliefs, their hopes, and their eternal search for peace
Bali perhaps the last place on this earth that still
conjures images of mystique, of beauty, of peace and goodwill
and a way of life that is unique in this modern day and age.
Here you get a deep sense of satisfaction. It is an
environment, it could possibly even be the hospitality that
envelops you. You are bewildered by the hues of color, sound
and natural beauty. Bali, the last frontier, where the search
for the true meaning of life can begin.
Learn more about
Bali ; to discover one of the world's most
fascinating cultures, rich in art, sculpture, dance, religion,
tradition, and belief. To enjoy the beautiful scenery of the
landscapes, volcanoes, lakes, rivers, beaches, rice paddies,
and temples; to enjoy Balinese food and drink ;to find some of
the finest selection of art work.
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Balinese Hindus are famous for their spectacular celebrations of
life, which combine artistry and spirituality in unforgettable
display of devotion. The Balinese believe that their gods love
beauty, and their religious rituals are feasts for the senses
as well as the soul, earning
Bali its name as ?the island of the Gods.?
One of the most important principles in Balinese culture is
the harmony between humans, nature and divinity. The island
itself is considered to be a spiritual in heritance, and
Balinese take pride in conserving it culturally and
ecologically as a sacred trust for generations to come.
Visitors are invited to share in the wonder of nature by
witnessing the majestic grandeur of Bali's mountain landscape,
the lust green of its fertile rice fields and the unspoiled
richness of its ocean world.
One of the most striking things about Bali is the rich variety
of cloths and materials that are to be seen in thousands of
shops throughout the island. However, only a small proportion
of these are indigenous to Bali. The beautiful Songket fabrics
worn by performers of traditional dance are a good example. In
Songket, gold and silver threads are woven into the cloth to
create complex motifs of birds, butterflies and flowers.
Sometimes they use so much gold and silver that the underlying
cloth is barely visible. Endek or wet ikat is another common
method used in Bali. In weft ikat weaving, the weft threads
are dyed to create the design and then woven with plain warp
threads. These cloths are recognizable by their abstract
designs and bright colors. The least common form of weaving to
be seen in Bali is the Geringsing, or double-ikat and it is
perhaps the most sought after. This is when both the warp and
weft threads are dyed to their final designs before being
woven together. With the exception of certain areas in India
and Japan, this weaving technique can only be found in the
small Bali Aga village of Tenganan, East Bali. |
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