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Bali is a world class tourist destination since the 10 decades ago. There are many reasons why so many people vacation in this tropical island. They visited Bali to enjoy the beauty of nature, art and culture or honeymoon. Since the past 10 years, Bali is also famous for convention tourism, fashion, and other unique activities. Island of the Gods is also known for its friendly residents, creative, hardworking and open to foreigners. The majority of people in Bali are Hindus, but they are very tolerant and live peacefully with adherents of other religions.  Happy surfers in Bali. Image: amazingbali-vacation.blogspot.com In addition to the reasons mentioned above, the rating is also the visitors who want to escape from the bustle of the big city or a business and jobs that make them stressed. Bali is apt to learn yoga or learn to cook, you can even learn to dance, sculpture and other art activities. Even you can calm yourself, such spiritual counseling as practiced by Elizabeth Gil

Topeng Monyet in Jakarta. Image: lisasaan.wordpress.com Tari Topeng Monyet or Monkey Masked Dance is a very popular street dance in Jakarta, Indonesia, although it's very rare these days to be able to be found. This happens because there is a ban on the Jakarta Government to exploit the monkeys to be "singers". The aim is to protect monkeys from commercial action detrimental to the welfare and happiness of monkeys. Let's watch this documentary video.  This ban occurred since Jokowi become governor of Jakarta, Jokowi and now is president of Indonesia. Ahok has replaced Jokowi as governor, but the monkey mask dance was forbidden to be shown in the streets of Jakarta. Perhaps you can still see this dance in other areas such as Bekasi or Tangerang, which is not far from Jakarta. 

Image:  lajazzscene.buzz What is your favorite music? There are many genres of music in the world such as pop, rock, classical, folk music, traditional music or ethnic music, and much more can be found in all the world. If you go to Bali, then you can hear "Gamelan", or the music of India, Africa, China or Europe, and so on. On this occasion, you can watch a talent of a little girl in Jakarta, Indonesia.  Ayesha will play two kompoisi jazz for you. Please you watch with friends and family. You also can help Ayesha to spread this video around the world, so he will have a chance to get a scholarship in the field of music. You can certainly help this talented girl. If you have any information on the scholarships, please email to bona@gmail.com Thank you for your attention. Help you to split video or this blog would be helpful Ayesha to realize her dream.

Rindik, a Balinese folk music - Fantastic traditional entertainment in Bali.  Bali is always great for holiday, adventure, honeymoon or enjoy Balinese arts and culture. I would like to share a special video about how Balinese people enjoy life with a very unique entertainment. Let's enjoy Rindik.  Rindik is one of Bali's traditional musical instrument made of bamboo and has the slendro tone. Rindik usually played by 2-4 people, 2 people as drummers Rindik, and the other as a flute player. Sometimes there is also Rindik played by 5 people, with one player plays Gong Pulu. Rindik is the Balinese way to entertain themselves after a tired working in the rice field or other work. Spectators of this entertainment is usually the young people and anyone who is young at heart. Rindik now often performed in government office, seminar, hotels, cafes or wedding reception to entertain the guests. Mr. Nyoman Sudhana & Wijaya at Rindik training center in Sukahet, Bali. Image: Kom

Lir Ilir is a classical Javanese song, usually sung to relax in the traditional communities of Java, Indonesia, especially in Central Java and East Java. The song was also popular on the radio in the golden age. Although Java has entered the digital era, traditional songs or folk songs are still loved by the Java community, especially by senior citizens. This song is usually accompanied by Siter or Kecapi, stringed instruments (harp), or Guzheng (in Mandarin). However, often accompanied by other musical instruments or Javanese Gamelan orchestra. Siter, a Javanese Harp. Image: proghita.com If you're sightseeing in the outskirts of Jakarta, Indonesia's capital, you might come across a street buskers who sing Lir Ilir, or other Javanese classic songs. Looks like this song is perfect for relaxing, releasing stress in the midst of a big city. You can divide the video of this song for a friend or family who are troubled, sad, or under stress. Let's watch this video,

Outstanding performances. Balinese kids playing Gender, Balinese classic music instruments at Pesta Kesenian Bali (PKB), Bali Arts Festival, 2014. Gender (gəndɛr) is a metal percussion instruments (metallophone), which became part of the Balinese and Javanese gamelan. This tool has a 10 to 14 bar metal (brass) pitched hanging on beam, above resonator of bamboo or zinc, and tapped shaped roundabout bladed paddle of wood (Bali) or wood upholstered (Java).  Gender at Bali Arts Festival. Image: potretbali.blogspot.com The tone was different, depending on the scale used. In Javanese gamelan is complete, there are three gender: slendro, pelog pathet nem and five, and pelog pathet goods.  Gender is usually played when there Wayang Kulit (shadow puppet). Gender is also shown in Hindu ritual activities. They will play this gender with a song called "Kekawin" or Kidung, from the classical era or ancient Bali. To preserve the arts Gender, Government of Bali in recent years

Bali has many traditional art and unique cultures. You can enjoy a great holiday or adventure in Bali. One of the musical art that can be found in Bali is "Gender" or Gamelan that you can watch the puppet show or in a traditional Hindu ceremony on the island of the Gods. Gamelan "Gender" Bali. Image: gamelan.asia  In the video below, you will hear and see the beauty of Balinese gamelan instruments, namely Gender , which is usually played by two players or four. They usually accompany a traditional Balinese puppeteer or Dalang (Wayang) or a singer. On this occasion, we present them in a format instrumental performances. Gender or gamelan performances that you see in this video recorded at a ceremony in a Hindu temple, Pura Amarta Jati, South Jakarta, Indonesia; where the Balinese people living in Jakarta and surrounding areas. As a society that loves art and culture, they will bring as well as art, tradition and culture them anywhere, even you will

Chinese New Year celebration is a good time to watch the traditional Chinese dances like Barongsai or Lion Dance. Barongsai is a traditional dance by using gloves that resemble lions. Barongsai has a history of thousands of years.  Based on the traditional belief of Chinese society, the lion is a symbol of courage, stability, and excellence. Traditional dance costume resembling lions also referred to as lion dance.   Barongsai perforemances in Jakarta. Image: rona.metrotvnews.com Barongsai dance became popular in the South-North Dynasty, during the Nan Bei Dynasty era, circa 420-589 AD. At that time the army of the king of Song Wen Di overwhelmed by the assault troops of the elephant king Fan Yang Lin Yi country. A warlord named Zhong Que create derivative stuffed lion king Fan troops to repel it. It turns out that successful efforts to end the legendary lion dance until now. That said, the lion dance performed to drive away evil spirits. Monsters, ghosts, demons like