Getting Around Bali Car Hire Car rental agencies can be found in all the major tourist areas. Prices start from approximately USD 30 a day for a Suzuki-style jeep (Jimny) and about USD45 for a new Kijang jeep. Organize and arrange your car rental needs for a holiday or business stay. Most rental cars in Bali are in decent shape, BUT you should check them thoroughly before signing any forms. Always carry an international driver’s license with you. Motorbike rental You can find bikes for rent almost everywhere. Prices usually start from around USD6/day for a standard 125cc motorbike. Scooters,...
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Beautiful Culture
Beautiful Culture By the Bronze era, around 300 B.C., a fairly evolved culture already existed on Bali. The complex system of irrigation and rice production, still in use today, was established around this time It appears that the main religion around 500 A.D. was predominantly Buddhist in influence. In 670 A.D., a Chinese scholar (Yi-Tsing), on a trip to India, reported that he had visited a Buddhist country called Bali. It wasn’t until the 11th century that Bali received the first strong influx of Hindu and Javanese cultures. With the death of his father around AD 1011, the Balinese Prince,...
Bali & Beyond
Bali & Beyond For those of you who feel like getting around Bali, this is your chance to get out and see the sights. The following pages let you know where to go and how to get there. So if you need a break from the beach, start reading… TEMPLES – COASTAL Tanah Lot – Southwest Bali, Tabanan regency. Built on a large rock and cut off from the mainland at high tide, this is one of Bali’s most spectacular sunset sight. Uluwatu – South Bali on Bukit Badung. This cliff-top temple – dedicated to the spirits of the...
Dance & Drama
Dance and drama have played a historically important role in Balinese society. Through this medium, people learned about the tales of the Ramayana, Mahabarata and of other epic stories from Balinese history. The following are brief descriptions of some of the more well-known dance-dramas that can be seen at regular performances throughout Bali. Baris – This is a warrior’s dance. It is usually performed by men, either solo or in a group of five or more. Barong & Rangda – This is a story about the struggle between good and evil. Good is personified by the Barong Keket, a strange...
Art & Artist
Art & Artist Artistically, Bali is a mixture of cultures and traditions. The Balinese people have a natural capacity for absorbing different cultural elements and blending them with their own. For centuries, artists and craftsmen in Bali worked under the benefaction of priests and ruling classes, decorating palaces and temples. The artists never signed their work and usually lived closely together in special villages. As their designs followed strict aesthetic and religious guidelines, the artists generally didn’t have much room for personal expression. With the arrival of European artists in the beginning of the 20th century, this soon began to...
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