Indonesia
Bali Birds and not only
Olga De
November 2010
November 2010
Bali is the most popular island vacation destination in the Indonesian archipelago. It's home to an ancient culture that's known for its warm hospitality as well as exotic temples and palaces set against stunning natural backdrops.
Gunung Batur
Mount Batur (or The Kintamani Volcano) is an active volcano and a very popular trek. The captivating Mount Batur surrounds the 13-sq-km Batur caldera lake. Those with a penchant for adventure can take a winding road down to the lakeshore. This leads you to Toya Bungkah, Ulun Danu Batur temple, and a collection of hot springs.
Bali dancing
Balinese Dances & Traditional Performances are a dynamic form of art with a strong connection to religion. It is an important part of Balinese culture and serves as a means of connecting with the gods, either as a welcome for visiting gods or as a communication channel in certain trance dances. Every performance will begin with an offering, and dancers will pray on the day of the performance to receive Taksu, which has no direct English translation but can only be described as divine inspiration. The dances are most traditionally done on a weekly basis during temple festivals and important ceremonies at some locations designated for tourists to observe. (Bali.com (c))
