In Ubud, Bali, especially in the area every night, tourists can watch traditional Balinese dance performance. In some places in Ubud Bali held a variety of dances from various dance studio, usually dance popular among the tourists, among others, namely Legong, Kecak dance, Barong Dance and others. Legong who became one of the favorite dances watched by the tourists both domestic tourists and foreign tourists is a dance that developed in the palace or the palace in Bali. Legong dance is usually danced by two girls and Legong itself has many varieties or types.
Kecak dance, bali dance
Kecak dance, bali dance
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Beautiful of Kecak dance
While the Kecak dance is a dance performed by many people shouting or singing, accompanied by the melodious rhythm of dozens of men who sat around in the arena of dance to express “Cak cak cak cak.” This dance is the theme or story of the Ramayana and the Barong dance which became one of the favorite dances watched by the tourists is a dance that tells a never-ending battle between Barong as a symbol of goodness and Rangda as a symbol of evil. In addition to these dances are still many more dances that can be watched in Ubud and other areas in Bali.
Art in the perspective of Hinduism in Bali which is identical to the religious life of the community that has a fundamental position. Its adherents can express confidence in the Almighty. So a lot of art that appear associated with a particular cult or as a complement to these cults. Ceremony at Temple can not be separated from sound art, dance, Karawitan, painting, art and literature. Temple, constructed in such a way as expressions of a sense of aesthetics, ethics and religious attitudes of the adherents of Hinduism in Bali. Pregina (dancers) in the spirit Ngayah presents dance as a form of Bhakti to Ida Sang Hyang Widi Wasa (God Almighty), Bhakti and devotion as a form of longing to see the source of art itself.
Kecak dance, bali dance, traditional dance
While the Kecak dance is a dance performed by many people shouting or singing, accompanied by the melodious rhythm of dozens of men who sat around in the arena of dance to express “Cak cak cak cak.” This dance is the theme or story of the Ramayana and the Barong dance which became one of the favorite dances watched by the tourists is a dance that tells a never-ending battle between Barong as a symbol of goodness and Rangda as a symbol of evil. In addition to these dances are still many more dances that can be watched in Ubud and other areas in Bali.
Art in the perspective of Hinduism in Bali which is identical to the religious life of the community that has a fundamental position. Its adherents can express confidence in the Almighty. So a lot of art that appear associated with a particular cult or as a complement to these cults. Ceremony at Temple can not be separated from sound art, dance, Karawitan, painting, art and literature. Temple, constructed in such a way as expressions of a sense of aesthetics, ethics and religious attitudes of the adherents of Hinduism in Bali. Pregina (dancers) in the spirit Ngayah presents dance as a form of Bhakti to Ida Sang Hyang Widi Wasa (God Almighty), Bhakti and devotion as a form of longing to see the source of art itself.
Kecak dance, bali dance, traditional dance
The sacred of Kecak dance
The artists also wanted to merge with the real art because every individual in this world is the spark of art. It also developed the art shows that are entertaining. And in Bali, by their nature are classified art became the guardian of sacred art and that is not (called profane) that functions as a spectacle or entertainment purposes only. In the art of dance, sacred dance or guardian is a dance which was staged within the framework of a work or series of Yad or certain rituals, and dances are usually purified. Holiness look at the equipment used, for example on existing Pendet Canang juice (young coconut leaf and flower offerings neatly organized), Pasepan (fireplace), and sound. In Rejang dance on Gelungan and guiding the yarn wrapped around the dancer’s body (Rejang special string). Tapel Sidakarya mask on the shape (mask), Kekereb (closed …), and rice Sekar Laura (the cut flowers into small pieces to spread). Everything should not be used carelessly. The sacredness of the dancers also exist in itself, for example, a dancer or dancers Rejang Sang Hyang must display the young dancers, never married, and had cramps. Or the dancers have to do Pewintenan (purification ceremony) before the sacred dance.
In the history of this guardian of dance most associated with the mythology of religion that developed in certain areas. This mythology may be made simultaneously or after the dance was created or the previous guardian. Although this dance is created by people, but since it is the consensus of the community supporting the guardian of this dance have a special place in the hearts of the community in relation to religious beliefs, especially Hinduism. Guardian dances created in Bali is similar to the ritual dances of India. According to mythology, the guardian dances were created by Brahma, and Shiva, the famous dance, namely Shiva Nata Raja. Where Lord Shiva plays the world with supernatural strength Mudra movement. Each attitude hands with body movement has a meaning and a certain strength, so this dance is not only displays the beauty of form or dress, but it has the power scale and timeless. In Bali was not any use. Only the Sulinggih (Brahmin or holy men) are using this Mudra hand gestures, because it is very sacred.
Pendet dance, bali dance, traditional dance
The artists also wanted to merge with the real art because every individual in this world is the spark of art. It also developed the art shows that are entertaining. And in Bali, by their nature are classified art became the guardian of sacred art and that is not (called profane) that functions as a spectacle or entertainment purposes only. In the art of dance, sacred dance or guardian is a dance which was staged within the framework of a work or series of Yad or certain rituals, and dances are usually purified. Holiness look at the equipment used, for example on existing Pendet Canang juice (young coconut leaf and flower offerings neatly organized), Pasepan (fireplace), and sound. In Rejang dance on Gelungan and guiding the yarn wrapped around the dancer’s body (Rejang special string). Tapel Sidakarya mask on the shape (mask), Kekereb (closed …), and rice Sekar Laura (the cut flowers into small pieces to spread). Everything should not be used carelessly. The sacredness of the dancers also exist in itself, for example, a dancer or dancers Rejang Sang Hyang must display the young dancers, never married, and had cramps. Or the dancers have to do Pewintenan (purification ceremony) before the sacred dance.
In the history of this guardian of dance most associated with the mythology of religion that developed in certain areas. This mythology may be made simultaneously or after the dance was created or the previous guardian. Although this dance is created by people, but since it is the consensus of the community supporting the guardian of this dance have a special place in the hearts of the community in relation to religious beliefs, especially Hinduism. Guardian dances created in Bali is similar to the ritual dances of India. According to mythology, the guardian dances were created by Brahma, and Shiva, the famous dance, namely Shiva Nata Raja. Where Lord Shiva plays the world with supernatural strength Mudra movement. Each attitude hands with body movement has a meaning and a certain strength, so this dance is not only displays the beauty of form or dress, but it has the power scale and timeless. In Bali was not any use. Only the Sulinggih (Brahmin or holy men) are using this Mudra hand gestures, because it is very sacred.
Pendet dance, bali dance, traditional dance
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Pendet, one of Balinese dance
In Bali to add strength to the scale and timeless dances are often accompanied by offerings-offerings (offerings) Pasupati for a particular dancer or dance equipment. To a certain guardian dance performance, beginning with the offerings and not to be disturbed the sound of Giraha and Bhuta Bhuta Kala Kala Kapiragan. Not infrequently in some ritual dance offering procession Pasupati done either simply by using the offerings made by Pasupati or more specifically, greater than or special pleading for the dancer to be guided in accordance with the will of Ida Betara. Pasupati means king shepherd animals. This means that the dancers like a herd of animals is fully regulated and are tended by the shepherd, is Ida Betara. So every dancer gestures are not entirely derived from himself, partly inspired by Ida Betara movements being applied. So that it will have a timeless dance (magical power).
In Bali to add strength to the scale and timeless dances are often accompanied by offerings-offerings (offerings) Pasupati for a particular dancer or dance equipment. To a certain guardian dance performance, beginning with the offerings and not to be disturbed the sound of Giraha and Bhuta Bhuta Kala Kala Kapiragan. Not infrequently in some ritual dance offering procession Pasupati done either simply by using the offerings made by Pasupati or more specifically, greater than or special pleading for the dancer to be guided in accordance with the will of Ida Betara. Pasupati means king shepherd animals. This means that the dancers like a herd of animals is fully regulated and are tended by the shepherd, is Ida Betara. So every dancer gestures are not entirely derived from himself, partly inspired by Ida Betara movements being applied. So that it will have a timeless dance (magical power).
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