Gianyar, Indonesia

Keris traditional dance performance

Keris Dance is a popular dance part of Barong dance drama. The scene is about the appearance of the Rangda character with shape like a giant with a big canine. She casts black magic upon Airlangga's soldiers played by male dancers, and orders all to kill themselves, pointing their poisoned keris into their own stomachs and chests. In response, Barong in shape of a lion-like creature and the priest cast protective magic on these men, which makes their bodies to be resistant to the sharp keris. The dance is performed by villagers and there is a live gamelan orchestra accompanying during the show.

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Tour the art centre of Ubud to see ancient Balinese temples, monkey forest and traditional market

Visit Batubulan Village, notable for Barong and Keris traditional dance performance

Stop by incredible sights of Tanah Lot Temple, Jatiluwih rice fields, Buddhist monastery of Brahma-Ashram

Immerse in the breathtaking views of Beratan Lake and Ulun Danu Temple

Experience an early morning dolphin watching excursion in Lovina Beach

Admire the grandeur of Beji Temple and Besakih Temple

See the beautiful panorama of Mount and Lake Batur

Explore the magnificent water playground of Tirta Gangga

Relax on the sun-kissed beaches of Gili Trawangan or enjoy swimming and snorkeling

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Batubulan Village

Situated in west gate of Gianyar Regency, Batubulan Village is the starting point of nearly all tour packages to the center of Bali. Formerly as an agriculture village, Batubulan now turns into a...

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