Many times I’ve thought to myself: What makes Bali such a popular tourist destination? Is it the surf? Is it the shopping? Is it the weather? Is it the nightlife? What is it? What makes Bali different from the rest? What makes people keep coming back and telling others to visit? The answer is in one word: CULTURE. (more…)
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Cultural Complacency
Monday, June 25th, 2012Tags: bali, balinese dance, culture, gamelan, legong
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What is legong?
Saturday, April 14th, 2012An extremely basic definition of legong is a dance traditionally performed by pre-pubescent girls in the palaces of feudal Bali. The word legong has been interpreted differently by a number of academies and its origins are unclear. (more…)
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