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Knowledge is very important for Balinese. Saraswati is the Goddess of Knowledge, symbolized by a beautiful woman with four hands, riding on a white swan among lotus flowers to tell humanity that science is like a beautiful woman. YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THIS PRESENTATION AS PPSX HERE: http://www.downloadpps.com/places/viewdownload/5-places/6572-bali53-from-bali-with-love ---- http://www.downloadpps.com/places/viewdownload/5-places/6572-bali53-from-bali-with-love
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Bali Arts & Crafts reflect to the regional histories, religions and influences of the archipelago’s mind-boggling array of ethnic groups
Indonesian Pottery is usually unglazed and hand worked, although the wheel is also used. It may be painted, but is often left natural.
Bali Arts & Crafts Paintings
Woodcarving is the most enduring and widespread medium for artistic expression in Indonesia. statue. Each Culture has its own style, and the diversity and sophistication of Indonesia’s woodcarvers is remarkable.
Bali is a very famous island in Indonesia having much cultural variety and has society owning many natural talents. One of them is wood carving as the corollary of Indonesia handicraft. Door carving Balinese Dancer Wood Carving
Large variety of wood carving includes abstract wood carving, Buddha statue, Bali lamp craft, animal figures wood (animal carving) like elephant, fish and dolphin, dragon wood craft, Bali wood mask modern, Balinese dancer wood carving, Ganesha statue and Chinese coin statue.
Dewi Sri Rice Goddess Panel Balinese architectural carved wood Bali wall art
Pertiwi, Goddess of the Earth Balinese masks are of ancient origin and act like lightning rods in the sense that they attract the spirit of the person to be portrayed. They are sacred. The Balinese believe that living masks can provide inspiration for the wearer, whether a dancer or an actor. The plot of the play or dance comes from the mask. In other words, as the Balinese say, the mask "speaks". Masks are used in dance and drama performances and are treated with a great deal of respect. They represent the faces of gods, heroes and revered persons. Masks are put on the head, the most sacred part of the body, and never on the ground
Meditation2 Barong is a lion-like creature and character in the mythology of Bali, Indonesia. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda, the demon queen and mother of all spirit guarders in the mythological traditions of Bali. The battle between Barong and Rangda is featured in Barong dance to represent the eternal battle between good and evil. Meditation1
Prior to turning three months old, Balinese babies are carried everywhere. They're not allowed to touch the ground until they've reached the three month mark
A "kamben" is a piece of batik cloth worn by both men and women in Bali. The kamben is wrapped around the waist and fashioned into a skirt.
Local petrol station Welcome
Rice, to the Balinese, is more than just the staple food; it is an integral part of the Balinese culture. The rituals of the cycle of planting, maintaining, irrigating, and harvesting rice enrich the cultural life of Bali beyond a single staple can ever hope to do.
Betel chewing in Bali is an old pastime; nowadays, only the senior citizens enjoy this pastime. Betel chewing is definitely affordable to everyone since the ingredients that are needed can be easily obtained in the traditional market in a cheap price. Four ingredients are needed for betel chewing activities: betel leaf, areca nut, lime and gambir.
Seaweed worker (A lot of Betel chewing!)
Indonesia’s tallest Buddha statue (25m), located at ViharaEmpuAstapaka temple complex in Gilimanuk (June 6, 2013)
Rambutan: literally means as hairy fruit. Rambutan is easily found in Bali at every household yard. The fruit is in the loosely cluster, red and round with pliable spikes which people calling it hairs (rambut). The fruit flesh is white with tart and juicy sweet flavor.
And, the nutmeg is the only tree in the world whose seed produces two different spices. Both nutmeg and mace come from the nutmeg seed. (mace is the dried "lacy" reddish covering or aril of the seed)