The exotic Indonesian island of Bali is always a fascinating place to visit and is considered to be a premier tourist destination. When considering accommodation options an outstanding choice would be the Bali family hotel specials such as those offered by the COMO Shambhala Estate Bali. This attractive rest offers tastefully appointed interiors and courteous hospitality.
The visitor to Bali will invariably be captivated by the island’s vibrant and unique culture. Some of the various aspects of the culture of this entrancing island are its performing arts, music, sculpture, painting, handicrafts and woodcarving.
Visitors will be intrigued by the native musical traditions, which take the form of the orchestral percussion music called gamelan. This form of music is considered noteworthy for its sophisticated development and intricate variations. Meanwhile the performing arts of Bali typically portray legends and stories from Hindu traditional epics such as the Ramayana, although with significant local influences. On the other hand you will also encounter a number of entrancing local dance forms such as the legong, pendet, topeng, baris, kecak, barong and so on.
Visitors will see that the Balinese conduct celebrations to mark many different occasions, such as temple festivals and coming-of-age rituals. Balinese performing arts are both highly creative and improvisatory, with the performers adapting each performance to the current scenario. Tourists will have the opportunity to witness these enthralling performances as they are now often presented for the benefit of visitors to the island.
The Balinese also express their unique traditions and creativity in the form of distinctive paintings, sculpture and wood carving. Customarily these artistic traditions have been expressed through the creation of artworks that typically serve a particular use rather than being simply for artistic merit.
Visitors will see that the culture of Bali is a very complex, profound and sophisticated sphere, displaying great innovation, imagination and artistry. As there is so much diversity and vibrancy in the local culture there will undoubtedly be much to capture the imagination of the visitor.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
