Sanghyang Jaran Dance
Sanghyang Jaran dance is a kind of trance dance in which the entranced dancers imitate 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.
Read MoreThe smolder morning sky in Sanur
Sanur is situated on the eastern coastline, protected by a coral reef. The waves are much gentler and therefore Sanur’s beach is known as the holiday place for the whole family and honeymooners alike. The beach is wide and white, and sheltered by a reef. At low tide it;s very shallow, and you have to pick your way out over rocks and coral through knee-deep water.Many people think it’s ideal and you’ll find many of them paddling here on Sunday holidays, particularly at the northern end of the beach. At high tide the swimming is fine, and there’s also a classic but fickle surf break.
Read MorePerang Pandan
Perang Pandan or it is locally in Tenganan Pegeringsingan known as “mekare-karean” as a part of the ngusaba ceremony. It means Pandanous war, this is a ceremonial fight as well. These duel among a group of men each armed with two pieces of thorny pandanous leaves and plated rattan as the armor as part of the rituals along noon while the maidens praying in village’s temple. This festival usually takes place in relation to the celebration of “Sasih Kelima” or the fifth Balinese’s month or usually in the full moon period on the month of June.
Read MoreTanah Lot Temple
Tanah Lot means “Land in the Middle of the sea” in Balinese language. Tanah Lot is said to be the work of the 15th century priest Nirartha. The story goes that during his travels along the south coast he saw the rock-island’s beautiful setting and rested there. Some fishermen saw him, and bought him gifts. Nirartha then spent the night on the little island. Later he spoke to the fishermen and told them to build a shrine on the rock for he felt it to be a holy place to worship the Balinese sea gods.
Read MoreBajra Sandhi Monument
Monumen Perjuangan Rakyat Bali or well known as Bajra Sandhi Monument because of its form is looking like Bajra or Genta bell. It’s located in the heart of Denpasar city, Niti Mandala Renon wide square. This monument was built in the year of 1987 and it is officially opened on 14 June 2003 by president of Megawati Sukarno Putri. The Bajra Sandhi Monument is purposed to immortalize the soul and spirit of Balinese People struggle.
Read MorePura Batu Bolong
Pura Batu Bolong is located on the one of “Njung” in Sagara Kidul of Tanah Lot, about 100 meters in the west side of Enjung Galuh Temple, to be exact at Enjung Batu Bolong, “Njung” which is the rock that stick out in to the sea was hollow (bolong). Hollow form of this Njung, like crescent, so that this temple named Batu Bolong Temple.
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