BALI CULTURE ..
Province of Bali is one of the province which is quite popular in Indonesia because it is one of the country's foreign exchange assets of Indonesia is quite high in the field of tourism. Capital of the Province of Bali is Denpasar.Province of Bali itself does not only consist of islands (gods) Bali alone, but also consists of many other islands, for example the island of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan, and others - others.Astronomically Bali Province is located at 8 ° S and 115 ° East.This area still has a tropical climate like other province in Indonesia.Geographically, the province borders the province of East Java and Bali Strait on the west, north Bali Sea, Indian Ocean to the south, and the Lombok Strait in the east.Bali's population consists of two, which is a native of Bali or also known as Bali Aga (read: bali age) and residents of Balinese descent Majapahit. While the Balinese culture has a unique culture because it has not been influenced by other cultures.
RELIGION
Formerly a resident of Bali Asli faiths who believe in nature, but after going through the process of adaptation of Population descendants of Majapahit, Balinese Hindu population generally, although now it has a lot of Balinese people are also other religions. Balinese Hindu belief in a little different from the beliefs of the Hindu kingdom of Majapahit berasala who originally came from India, because the Balinese culture has been through the process of adaptation of these two kinds of people.
COMMUNITYBali resident, has a harmonious citizens who have called Banjar Banjar head as Kelihan.The Balinese are generally Hindus, have some peculiar customs of each year. As a habit which is held every Nyepi Saka New Year.
In its day, every - every person must not leave the house, activity, and must not be turned on other electronic devices.If it is not obeyed, then there is the customary police in charge of things - it is called Pecalang.Bali residents also still use the caste system in ceremonies - ceremonies, or religious.Starting from the highest, Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Sudra.
LANGUAGESBali language consists of three languages namely bali alus (main), intermediate language bali, bali coarse language (insult).Examples of the language back from "eating" for all three languages starting from the most subtle is Ngiunan, Ngajeng, Medar.Of course all three languages is an important factor differentiating between one caste to another.Because, alus language (major) usually worn by the Brahmans, intermediate language used by the Knights and the Vaishya, and bali coarse language generally used by the Sudras.
ARTBalinese traditional arts are one example Pendet, Barong and Rangda dance, Kecak dance.
Kecak Dance
Kecak (pronounced [ˈketʃaʔ], alternate spellings: Ketjak and Ketjack) is a form of Balinese dance andmusic drama, originated in the 1930s Bali and is performed primarily by men, although a few women's kecak groups exist as of 2006.Also known as the Ramayana Monkey Chant, the piece, performed by a circle of 150 or more performers wearing checked cloth around their waists, percussively chanting "cak" and throwing up their arms, depicts a battle from the Ramayana where the monkey-like Vanara helped Prince Ramafight the evil King Ravana. However, Kecak has roots in sanghyang, a trance-inducing exorcismBarongBarong is probably the most well known dance. It is also another story telling dance, narrating the fight between good and evil. This dance is the classic example of Balinese way of acting out mythology, resulting in myth and history being blended into one reality.The story goes that Rangda, the mother of Erlangga, the King of Bali in the tenth century, was condemned by Erlangga's father because she practiced black magic. After she became a widow, she summoned all the evil spirits in the jungle, the leaks and the demons, to come after Erlangga. A fight occurred, but she and her black magic troops were too strong that Erlangga had to ask for the help of Barong. Barong came with Erlangga's soldiers, and fight ensued. Rangda casted a spell that made Erlangga soldiers all wanted to kill themselves, pointing their poisoned keris into their own stomachs and chests. Barong casted a spell that turned their body resistant to the sharp keris. At the end, Barong won, and Rangda ran away.Somebody can die or get seriously injured in a Barong dance. It is said that if Rangda's spell is too strong, a weak soldier may not be able to resist it, even with the help of Barong. He may end up hurting himself with his own keris.The masks of Barong and Rangda are considered sacred items, and before they are brought out, a priest must be present to offer blessings by sprinkling them with holy water taken from Mount Agung, and offerrings must be presented.
Pendet
endet is a traditional dance from Bali, Indonesia, in which offerings are made to purify the temple or theater as a prelude to ceremonies or other dances. Pendet is typically performed by young girls, carrying bowls of flower petals, handfuls of which are cast into the air at various times in the dance. Pendet can be thought of as a dance of greeting, to welcome the audience and invite spirits to enjoy a performance.Pendet is the presentation of an offering in the form of a ritual dance. Unlike the exhibition dances that demand arduous training, Pendet may be danced by anyone. It is taught simply by imitation.Younger girls follow the movements of the elder women, who recognize their responsibility in setting a good example. Proficiency comes with age. As a religious dance, Pendet is usually performed during temple ceremonies.All dancers carry in their right hand a small offering of incense, cakes, water vessels, or flower formations. With these they dance from shrine to shrine within the temple. Pendet may be performed intermittently throughout the day and late into the night during temple feasts.The original Pendet dance is performed by 4-5 young girls (before their puberty) in temple yards. Pendet dancers bring flowers in small Bokor (silver bowls containing flowers in a ceremony). They spread the flowers around the temple. This dance is a symbol of welcoming God in some ritual ceremonies in Bali. Pendet actually has simple dance movements. These movements are the basic dance movements of Balinese dance. Pendet has undergone later development with variations and now is not only performed in ritual ceremonies but also in some social events. Pendet since has been known as a welcoming dance.
BALI CULTURE ..
RELIGION
COMMUNITY
Bali resident, has a harmonious citizens who have called Banjar Banjar head as Kelihan.The Balinese are generally Hindus, have some peculiar customs of each year. As a habit which is held every Nyepi Saka New Year.In its day, every - every person must not leave the house, activity, and must not be turned on other electronic devices.If it is not obeyed, then there is the customary police in charge of things - it is called Pecalang.Bali residents also still use the caste system in ceremonies - ceremonies, or religious.Starting from the highest, Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Sudra.
LANGUAGES
Bali language consists of three languages namely bali alus (main), intermediate language bali, bali coarse language (insult).Examples of the language back from "eating" for all three languages starting from the most subtle is Ngiunan, Ngajeng, Medar.Of course all three languages is an important factor differentiating between one caste to another.Because, alus language (major) usually worn by the Brahmans, intermediate language used by the Knights and the Vaishya, and bali coarse language generally used by the Sudras.ART
Balinese traditional arts are one example Pendet, Barong and Rangda dance, Kecak dance.Kecak Dance
Kecak (pronounced [ˈketʃaʔ], alternate spellings: Ketjak and Ketjack) is a form of Balinese dance andmusic drama, originated in the 1930s Bali and is performed primarily by men, although a few women's kecak groups exist as of 2006.
Also known as the Ramayana Monkey Chant, the piece, performed by a circle of 150 or more performers wearing checked cloth around their waists, percussively chanting "cak" and throwing up their arms, depicts a battle from the Ramayana where the monkey-like Vanara helped Prince Ramafight the evil King Ravana. However, Kecak has roots in sanghyang, a trance-inducing exorcism
Barong
Barong is probably the most well known dance. It is also another story telling dance, narrating the fight between good and evil. This dance is the classic example of Balinese way of acting out mythology, resulting in myth and history being blended into one reality.
The story goes that Rangda, the mother of Erlangga, the King of Bali in the tenth century, was condemned by Erlangga's father because she practiced black magic. After she became a widow, she summoned all the evil spirits in the jungle, the leaks and the demons, to come after Erlangga. A fight occurred, but she and her black magic troops were too strong that Erlangga had to ask for the help of Barong. Barong came with Erlangga's soldiers, and fight ensued. Rangda casted a spell that made Erlangga soldiers all wanted to kill themselves, pointing their poisoned keris into their own stomachs and chests. Barong casted a spell that turned their body resistant to the sharp keris. At the end, Barong won, and Rangda ran away.
Somebody can die or get seriously injured in a Barong dance. It is said that if Rangda's spell is too strong, a weak soldier may not be able to resist it, even with the help of Barong. He may end up hurting himself with his own keris.
The masks of Barong and Rangda are considered sacred items, and before they are brought out, a priest must be present to offer blessings by sprinkling them with holy water taken from Mount Agung, and offerrings must be presented.
Pendet
endet is a traditional dance from Bali, Indonesia, in which offerings are made to purify the temple or theater as a prelude to ceremonies or other dances. Pendet is typically performed by young girls, carrying bowls of flower petals, handfuls of which are cast into the air at various times in the dance. Pendet can be thought of as a dance of greeting, to welcome the audience and invite spirits to enjoy a performance.
Pendet is the presentation of an offering in the form of a ritual dance. Unlike the exhibition dances that demand arduous training, Pendet may be danced by anyone. It is taught simply by imitation.
Younger girls follow the movements of the elder women, who recognize their responsibility in setting a good example. Proficiency comes with age. As a religious dance, Pendet is usually performed during temple ceremonies.
All dancers carry in their right hand a small offering of incense, cakes, water vessels, or flower formations. With these they dance from shrine to shrine within the temple. Pendet may be performed intermittently throughout the day and late into the night during temple feasts.
The original Pendet dance is performed by 4-5 young girls (before their puberty) in temple yards. Pendet dancers bring flowers in small Bokor (silver bowls containing flowers in a ceremony). They spread the flowers around the temple. This dance is a symbol of welcoming God in some ritual ceremonies in Bali. Pendet actually has simple dance movements. These movements are the basic dance movements of Balinese dance. Pendet has undergone later development with variations and now is not only performed in ritual ceremonies but also in some social events. Pendet since has been known as a welcoming dance.
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