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Created in 1912 by Kiyang Gelinduh, the gamelan jegog ensembles found only in Jembrana, West Bali are made up of 14 instruments constructed from massive bamboo ‘xylophone’ tubes (measuring three meters in length with 60+cm diameters) that resonate mightily with low-pitched melodic reverberations which may be felt as well as heard.&nbs...
A small and spare Hindu sea temple constructed from limestone that marks the landing site of Danghyang Nirartha when he arrived in Bali from Java in the 15th century. The monk contributed to the construction of the famous "sea" of temples of Bali. People visit this temple to pray for the fulfillment of their desires and wishes.Bull races are also...
The principal attractions near Perancak Village are the rows of brightly decorated and colorful fishing boats that launch from the harbor at dusk, sometimes carrying 20 or more fishermen. These Madurese/Bugis-style prahu fishing vessels are a holdover from the Madura and South Sulawesi traders who settled along Bali’s west coast for g...
One of Bali’s many temples that recognize miraculous events in the life of Danghyang Nirartha, the wandering 16th century Javanese sage, Pura Rambut Siwi (Worship of The Hair) is noted as the temple that contains a holy relic in the form of a lock of hair from the head of this venerated priest who left it to the village of Yeh Embang in 1546 ...
