Bali people and the culture
Hindu is the primary religion in Bali, Indonesia,
an Islamic country.
Barong & Kris Dance is a very popular cultural event in Gianyar,
Bali, Indonesia. Barong is a mythical beast representing good.
Barong is the enemy of Rangda, the demon queen and mother of all
spirit guarders in the mythological traditions of Bali.
The battle between Barong and Rangda is featured in Barong dance
to represent the eternal battle between good and evil in Gianyar,
Bali, Indonesia.
Bali cultural dancers.
Bali cultural dancers.
Artwork in Ubud.
Artwork in Ubud.
A love story depicting Rama & Shinta.
Artwork in Ubud.
Indonesia tour guides.
Indonesia National Park Employee.
Street vendors.
Bali coffee.
A sleeping luwak.
Roasting Luwak Coffee - the beans were initially eaten
by an animal called Paradoxurus Hermaphroditus which
lived in the trees in Bali. The beans then went
through the Luwak digestive tract, treated chemically
and fermented inside the body before releasing back
to the ground and picked up by the coffee farmers.
It is regarded as a gourmet coffee worldwide. In
Santa Monica, USA, a cup of Luwak coffee is sold for
as much as US$65 or US$739/lb. What a poop!
Canang sari is one of the daily offerings made by Balinese
Hindus to thank the Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa, a Hindu God, in
praise and prayer.
Canang sari is comprised of betel leaf, lime, gambier, prestige, tobacco
and betel nuts placed in a tray made from palm leaf overlaid by flowers.
Canang sari is placed in a specific direction thanking for the
peace the Hindu God has given to the world.
Despite the beauty and the tranquility of the island, Bali
was targetted by suicide bombers in 2002. More than two
hundred people were killed inside a nightclub. Another
two hundred plus people were injured. A memorial was
built on the site of the nightclub bearing the names of
the victims.
In 2005, a number of bombs were exploded in the Kuta tourist
areas killing 20 people and injuring over one hundred.
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Barong & Kris Dance is a very popular cultural event in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia. Barong is a mythical beast representing good. |
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Barong is the enemy of Rangda, the demon queen and mother of all spirit guarders in the mythological traditions of Bali. |
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The battle between Barong and Rangda is featured in Barong dance to represent the eternal battle between good and evil in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia. |
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Bali cultural dancers. |
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Bali cultural dancers. |
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Artwork in Ubud. |
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Artwork in Ubud. |
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A love story depicting Rama & Shinta. |
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Artwork in Ubud. |
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Indonesia tour guides. |
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Indonesia National Park Employee. |
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Street vendors. |
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Bali coffee. |
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A sleeping luwak. |
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Roasting Luwak Coffee - the beans were initially eaten by an animal called Paradoxurus Hermaphroditus which lived in the trees in Bali. The beans then went through the Luwak digestive tract, treated chemically and fermented inside the body before releasing back to the ground and picked up by the coffee farmers. It is regarded as a gourmet coffee worldwide. In Santa Monica, USA, a cup of Luwak coffee is sold for as much as US$65 or US$739/lb. What a poop! |
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Canang sari is one of the daily offerings made by Balinese Hindus to thank the Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa, a Hindu God, in praise and prayer. |
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Canang sari is comprised of betel leaf, lime, gambier, prestige, tobacco and betel nuts placed in a tray made from palm leaf overlaid by flowers. |
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Canang sari is placed in a specific direction thanking for the peace the Hindu God has given to the world. |
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Despite the beauty and the tranquility of the island, Bali
was targetted by suicide bombers in 2002. More than two
hundred people were killed inside a nightclub. Another
two hundred plus people were injured. A memorial was
built on the site of the nightclub bearing the names of
the victims.
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