Balinese dance and drama are linked one to another. Every Balinese dance tells a drama story through its theatrical movements. The dances are mostly full with dramatic motions. Apparently, the traditional Balinese dances illustrate the genuine Balinese religion and culture. Ubud area is mainly popular for its dance performances. When you visit Ubud, you will be performed by the dances, whether it’s in temple or in performance hall or stage. Also, some hotels often conduct the Balinese dance performances to entertain the Bali travel fans.
Watching the Balinese dance performance is a must-do during your Bali tour. Balinese dances are very unique and magnificently performed. Baris dance is renowned as one of the most multifaceted Balinese dances. Baris is a warrior’s dance which is performed solo and it needs immense power, strength and expertise. Apart from that, Legong Keraton dance is popular as the most refined amongst the other Balinese dances. This dance is the essence of classical Balinese female dancing and it requires three dancers. Last but not least, the Barong dance is performed by two men presenting playful movements in order to utter its high-spirited nature.
In regard to Balinese drama, this incorporates many visual-art aspects through puppets and masks. Resembling Balinese dances, Balinese dramas also reveal the spirit of the Balinese ethnicity as well as religion. In Balinese society, drama plays important role in commemorating the Balinese histories. By seeing the drama, Balinese people and the common society can learn about the popular story of Ramayana or Mahabrata. Also, those Balinese dramas illustrate the other epic stories that somehow have been forgotten nowadays. Really, watching the Balinese dramas will add value for your vacation in Bali.
As a form of ancient Balinese drama, Wayang Kulit or shadow puppet performance is quite attractive and interesting to see. This Balinese drama is a kind of story-telling, becoming ancient tradition of Balinese and Javanese people as well. In a Wayang Kulit show, there is a petite orchestra presenting the musical instruments. There are about 60 puppets involved in a Wayang Kulit performance. The leader is person who is called as Dalang. The presented characters are various, from the good characters to the evil ones. Above it all, both Balinese dance and drama are worth seeing while enjoying travel in Bali, the island of paradise.
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