Barong & Kris Dance at Batubulan
There isn't much you have to know to appreciate the Barong and Kris Dance,
performed daily in Batubulan Village in Bali. Like just about everything in
Bali, the Barong and Kris Dance tells the story of a struggle between Good and
Evil, based on Hindu's Philosophy.
Arts & Handicraft Center at Celuk
Celuk as an art center , where gold and silversmiths display the
skills they learned form their forefathers.
Holy Spring Temple at Tampaksiring
Tampaksiring is a town in central Bali that is less a tourist area
and more a point of interest, because of the State Palace resort. If you wish
to go there (and you normally can), it is definitely wise to have a local go
with you, as the government still uses the Presidential Palace to welcome and
entertain state visitors.The Holy Spring Temple located right below the State
Palace. The holy spring in the temple's inner courtyard is said to have
magical curative powers. Nearby bathing pools have cool clear water pouring
from mossy spouts. The Temple grounds were recently opened for tourists
interested in bathing in the spring water.
Lake & Mount Batur at Kintamani
The village of Batur was formerly sited in the Batur crater until a
violent eruption of the volcano in 1917 and again in 1926. The village was
relocated to the crater rim and the surviving shrine was placed in the new
temple Pura Ulun Danu. This temple is of considerable importance and is one of
Bali's nine directional temples. The villages of Batur and Kintamani now
adjoin each other. The spectacular views are well worth a visit and for those
more energetic, the climb up Gunung Batur is well worth the effort and affords
spectacular views of sunrise and sunset from the top.
Traditional Village of Penglipuran - Bangli
Penglipuran is a traditional village at the administrative village of
Kubu village. The air is fresh because it is located at 700 meters above sea
level. From historical point of view, according to the village elders, the
words 'Penglipuran' is drived from the words 'Pengeling Pura' means a holy
place for remembering their ancestors. It is reasonable since their ancestors
came from Bayung Gede Village, still in Kintamani district. since from Bayung
Gede to Penglipuran is quite along distance therefore the people of
Penglipuran, established the same temple as the temple in Bayung Gede. We can
drow conclusion from this matter that the people of Penglipuran is still
remembering their origin.Another opinion stated that 'Penglipuran' is derived
from the word 'Penglipuran' means 'relaxation' since on the royal period this
place was good spot for resting place.This village has cultural potency which
is up to the present time still well preserved in the form of traditional
Balinese buildings; which differentiate this village from others.
Kehen Temple
Kehen temple is one of ancients temples in Bali where were housed
there old bronze-made manuscripts. This temple is worshipped by the people
around the village. The ceremony takes place on Rabu Kliwon Shinta where
Ngusaba ceremony is held one in a there years period, which is fall on Purnama
kelima around November. This temple is located on the southern slope of Bangli
hill about two kilometers from the town. It is really an historical temple
worth visiting with a long plight of steps pointing down to the south. It can
be reached by any mode of transports through asphalted road, or a short walk
from Bangli cultural Hall. |
