Experience the Art of Life in Rural Baluk Village
1 day
About this activity
Itinerary
The History of Barong
The barong is a lion-like creature in Balinese mythology representing goodness and benevolence. We will visit a group of artisans who design barong costumes, perform the dance, and keep the tradition alive by training future generations. We will also have the opportunity to observe the barong dance and learn the steps to the barong dance.
Social Enterprise in West Bali
Ananta is a prominent politician, spiritual leader, the proponent of HIV/sex education, environmental activist, and social entrepreneur in West Bali. Some of his projects include developing a kit that converts the trash into organic liquid compost and working with a community of individuals living with HIV to make beautiful handicrafts out of newspaper waste.
Traditional Songket Making
Balinese songkets are a beautiful time-honored tradition. This art features the sewing of complex designs into a large piece of fabric. Songket-making is a dying art as few take the time to learn this traditional craft.
Balinese Traditional Dance
Meet with father who owns a Balinese dance studio called Satya Laksana, We will learn the basic Balinese dance with him an hear the story of a Balinese dancer.
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The History of Barong
The barong is a lion-like creature in Balinese mythology representing goodness and benevolence. We will visit a group of artisans who design barong costumes, perform the dance, and keep the tradition alive by training future generations. We will also have the opportunity to observe the barong dance and learn the steps to the barong dance.
Social Enterprise in West Bali
Ananta is a prominent politician, spiritual leader, the proponent of HIV/sex education, environmental activist, and social entrepreneur in West Bali. Some of his projects include developing a kit that converts the trash into organic liquid compost and working with a community of individuals living with HIV to make beautiful handicrafts out of newspaper waste.
Traditional Songket Making
Balinese songkets are a beautiful time-honored tradition. This art features the sewing of complex designs into a large piece of fabric. Songket-making is a dying art as few take the time to learn this traditional craft.
Balinese Traditional Dance
Meet with father who owns a Balinese dance studio called Satya Laksana, We will learn the basic Balinese dance with him an hear the story of a Balinese dancer.
Included
- Guest Pickup at Airport
- Guest Pickup at Meeting Point
- Guest Pickup at Hotel
- Transport (Car)
- Driver
- Private Guide
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Local Fruits
- Desserts
- Bottled water
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Equipment
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Cultural
95%
Tourism
85%
Original
35%
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