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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...
More commonly known by its acronym GWK, Garuda Wisnu Kencana is a 240-hectare cultural park that has been used as a venue for many large international events. Dedicated to the God Visnu and his mythical eagle mount, Garuda, the park’s most significant feature are the statues of the two figures that were, upon completion, meant to be t...
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...
Established in 1928 by a government official during the Dutch colonial era in Singaraja which was the former colonial capital of Bali, this fascinating museum/library whose name translates to ‘to endeavor', is home to thousands of ancient and sacred manuscripts chronicling in detail many aspects of Bali life including history, literature, a...
Known throughout the country for its renown as an archaeological museum, Gedong Arca houses a varied collection of Balinese artifacts including bronze relics, weapons, tools, and stone sarcophagi from around the island. The Museum was officially opened in 1868 and popularly known as Gedung Gajah (Elephant Building) or sometimes called Gedung A...
