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Since the start of the 20th century, the Balinese have never allowed artistic knowledge to become centralized in a special intellectual class. Everyone down to the simplest peasant can be both an artist and an aesthetically conscious art critic.
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Although put at the service of religion, Balinese art does not solely serve religion. Sacred symbols decorate speeding bemo, jackets, menus, motorcycles, hotel doorways. Their use in such ordinary earthly objects is not looked upon as sacrilege
Kehen Temple is one of the oldest temple in Bali with documentation by the king Rambut Siwi temple
While painting, sculpture, carving, and music have traditionally been the province of men, women have channeled creative energy into making lavish offerings to the gods
Rakshasa Protecting demon Tanah Lot
The Balinese seem to make an art out of even the simple necessities of everyday life: fruit salad is served with flowers strewn on top, and coils of pigs' intestines are used on temple decorations
Since the start of the 20th century, the Balinese have never allowed artistic knowledge to become centralized in a special intellectual class. Everyone down to the simplest peasant can be both an artist and an aesthetically conscious art critic. A field-laborer might chide a clumsy instrument maker for a job poorly done, and even young dagang (foodstall sellers) from humble families are skilled practitioners of Bali's classical dances
The first price is not the last price in Bali. Learn the art of bargaining unless you are purchasing in a hotel shop or department store. Always ask for the best price and remember that your initial offer to counter the vendors rate should be lower than the price you want to pay. There is no such thing as a "right price".
