Balinese dances are a very ancient dance tradition that is a part of the religious and artistic expression among the Balinese people, native to Bali Island, Indonesia. Balinese dance is dynamic, angular and intensely expressive. The dances, dramas, puppetry and music of Bali are more than icons for the island; they are part and parcel of life, as expressions of devotion to the gods, as entertainment, and as a way of instilling cultural values on each generation. When visiting the exotic city of Bali, the Starwood Indonesia is the ideal choice for a long term or a short term stay, as it is one of the most luxury hotels Indonesia. This exclusive hotel has all the modern facilities, including gorgeous and elegantly designed rooms, which gives out par anomic views of the turquoise, sparkling ocean and the lush, beautiful gardens at the hotel. The hotel offers culinary delights, prepared by world-famous chefs to tantalize your taste buds.
Wayang Kulit is a well-known shadow puppet drama performed in Bali that tells many traditional stories. There are many different Balinese dramas and many use elaborate masks to portray humans, animals and demons. Gamelan orchestras play Bali’s traditional music and have many traditional instruments. Performances are often prayer offerings, but are also performed simply for enjoyment. Traditional Balinese dances are very dramatic and tell a story through movement. For this reason dance and drama are very closely linked. Traditionally, Balinese dances were performed for celebrations, temple ceremonies or as offerings to the gods. Today, however, dances are also performed for the many tourists who visit the island each year. Each dance is different. Some are only movement, whilst others combine movement and drama to make a retelling of a story more accurate. Some are sacred as they portray the stories of the gods and Bali’s history, whilst others are more modern. The movements in Balinese dances are symbolic. The emphasis is on the eyes, head and arm movements, which work in harmony.
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