Kecak the philosophy dance

In Bali, there are different types of traditional dance that is be admired by the tourists from domestic and overseas tourists. One of them is the Kecak dance which reputedly created in 1930. Kecak dance is usually played by the men, amounting to dozens of people line up to sit in a way and form a circle with a rhythm called the word “cak”. The dancers who sit around and use a cloth with the motif boxes, such as chess boards around their waist. Besides the dancers, the dancers have also the other portrayal of figures such as the Ramayana, Rama, Shinta, Rahwana, Hanoman (a kind of an ape). Kecak dance songs taken from the ritual dances of Sang Hyang (God). In addition, the tool does not use music. Only used kincringan charged on foot dancers portray the figures Ramayana.



Kecak Dance is a dance that told the story of Ramayana, Rama struggle assisted by Hanoman against Rahwana in order to free Shinta from the grip of Rahwana. As the heroic stories, then be depicted at the end of the story that the “good” certain defeat “evil.” Shinta and can eventually released by Rama who is assisted by Hanoman.



However, the Kecak dance originated from the tradition of Sang Hyang ritual that its dancers are not aware of the condition / trance, making communication with God or the spirit of the ancestors, which then convey its expectations to the community.

Istana one luxury villa in Bali

The Istana private luxury villa is located on the southwestern tip of Bali. This five bedroom private estate rests on a large block of west facing cliff top providing unparalleled sunset views. Every luxury for the modern day visitor is found in the Istana.



The West facing Istana resides on a Southwestern tip of Bali, Indonesia, in an area named The Bukit. This five suite estate overlooks white sand beaches and a lagoon abundant with sea life and coral, and at night, magical sunsets. When the trade winds blow, a massive swell crashes onto the surrounding reef, crafting waves that attract worldwide surfing attention; the breaks are rated the fifth best in the world. Uluwatu beach is only a ten minute walk from the villa.

Set back approximately thirty meters from the cliff face, The Istana sits within a tremendous gated property and is composed of two swimming pools, a large dinning and relaxing bale, a games and children wing, and a private guest house (containing the master bedroom), and the main house/building.

The operational team of the Istana, over 25 people in total, possess extensive back of house facilities (offices, storage, changing rooms, etc) located on the ground floor of a building on the north east corner of the estate. The upper floor of this building is the games and children’s wing.

The games and children wing features one large room with a pool table and video game corner (with both Wii and PS3 machines). There are also three other smaller rooms (and bathrooms), one of which has four bunk beds for children. One room for domestic staff (who may be travelling with guests or locally hired and given overnight charges) featuring two small beds, and another room which can be arranged to host children’s cots or other configurations.

A restaurant grade kitchen is located on the south east side of the estate. Covered parking hosts the 3 cars that come with the Istana (one ‘beach car’ and the Alphard) and also provide for additional covered and non-covered slots for additional guest vehicles.

Within the main house are a living room, dining room, TV room and lounge, and four very similar bedroom suites (apart from the master suite which stands in its own separate building). All of the guest buildings are single-story and open-air with rich teakwood floors, inspiring a natural ambiance, while maintaining and accentuating the spectacular view and modern design.

The overall style is a blend of modern architecture and traditional Indonesian detailing, with features that highlight Indonesian materials and workmanship. The artwork is a collection of primitive art and antiques from around the Indonesian archipelago, which complement the stylish blend of traditional and modern.

Keris is a spiritual culture of heritage

The most famous pusaka or heirloom for Javanese people is Keris. In the ancient time, a man is not considered as a real man if he has no a Keris. The Keris is highly valued, treated and respected with special care.

This pusaka is usually inherited from fore fathers. According to Javanese ancient tradition, especially in the court families, a father was obliged to give to his adult son at least a Keris.

In Principle, a keris is a personal sacred weapon, it is made by an Empu -a person with spiritual power who are experts in making heirloom things eg. Keris-, in accordance with the wish of the consumer.

In general, Keris is divided to two important parts, the blade (Wilah) and the scabbard (Warangka), to protect the blade. The process of the making of the blade in the old days may last one year only for one Keris. Only the respectable Empus could make a high quality Keris, physically and spiritually. Empu has to do some spiritual deeds to prepare a Keris, like fasting, not sleeping for several days and nights, meditation, etc.

Despite its physical characteristic, keris contain a spiritual mission. The original spiritual power is the wishes of the Empu, the maker. While preparing and making a keris, the Empu, in the holy state, solemnly pray to God Almighty, the Keris should contain spiritual wishes as requested by the Empu or the consumer. It depends who is going to use the Keris, the mission should be different, for instance, for a King, Begawan (priest), generals, high ranking officials, farmers, traders, fishermen, workers, soldiers, etc. So, it could be easy to understand that a Keris which good for a King , may be not good for a farmer.

The additional and/or other spiritual power of Keris. The Keris could be filled with spiritual beings, unseen by ordinary people, such as a genie, (jin or qodam) in order to protect or to help the Keris owner.

List of Hotel in Bali

List of Hotel in Bali

Hotel is one of the most important factors that must be planned when you're on vacation in Bali. And I will give information about hundreds of hotels you can choose while on holiday in Bali.

Nusa Dua Hotel
Located just minutes from the Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport on the sunny shores of beautiful Nusa Dua, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa is 23 acres of sculpted gardens provide an oasis of space and tranquility in the heart of exotic Bali. The property features 381 rooms and suites in a resort hotel that invites you to immerse yourself in the splendor of one of the most vibrant cultures of the world.

Kuta Beach Club Hotel
Located in the middle of Kuta which is only a few minutes from Kuta Art market and Kuta beach. Kuta Beach Club Hotel is also just minutes away from Ngurah Rai international airport.

The Ritz-Carlton Bali Hotel
Location of Bali with a range of eight degrees south of the Equator is the emerald decoration Indian Ocean views. Bali regional variations with white sandy beaches, majestic volcanoes towering into the sky and the winding streams with natural tropical forests become an inspiration to present hotel services will not be forgotten.

Hotel Padma
With the hotel located right on Legian which presents the view at sunset. Provide a romantic view of the park specifically for the guests. Fulfilling the wishes of the guests who expect a comfortable vacation, world-class facilities and friendly service people of Balinese.

Hyatt Hotel
Our focus is to pursue brand best hotel service providers in all parts of the world by combining the harmony between the values of local culture and performance.


Hard Rock Hotel
With guaranteed lowest price level rooms than other hotels, the hotel will provide a lower price if you ordered from this site.

Reog Ponorogo

Reog Ponorogo
One of the original dance from Indonesian culture is Reog Ponorogo. Ponorogo is a small town which is about 4 hours journey by car from the city of Surabaya, the capital of East Java, where Ponorogo included in the East Java region. Reog Ponorogo is the dominant dance with mystical and mysticism.



Reog Ponorogo usually performed in several events such as weddings, circumcision and the National days. Reog Ponorogo consists of a series of 2 to 3 dances opening. The first dance is usually performed by brave men 6 - 8 with black clothes, with faces painted red. These dancers represent the brave lion figure. Next is a dance performed by a 6 - 8 Jaran Kepang. In traditional reog, dancers are usually played by male dancers who dressed woman. This dance is called dance lesson braids, which should be distinguished from other dances are lumping horse dance. Other opening dance if there is usually a dance by a little boy who brought the funny scenes.

After the opening dance finished, the new core scenes show the contents of which depend on the conditions under which art is displayed reog. If marriage is associated with the display is love scene.

The scene in the art reog usually do not follow a neat scenario. Here there is always interaction between the player and the puppeteer (usually the leader of the group) and sometimes with the audience. Sometimes a player's performances can be replaced by another player when the player is tired. The more overlooked in the performance of Reog Ponorogo art is to give satisfaction to the audience.

The final scene is a lion barong, where the actors wore masks shaped head of a lion with a crown made of peacock feathers. Weight mask can reach 50-60 kg. This heavy mask carried by the dancers with their teeth. The ability to bring this mask than obtained with heavy exercise, is also believed to be obtained with such a spiritual exercise of fasting and asceticism.

Senggigi Beach

Senggigi Beach, located on the north ward, is the most popular beaches and is famous for its beauty. Senggigi Beach is situated 12 kilometers from the northwest of Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Lombok, with coastal areas stretching nearly 10 km long white sand decorated with a very tempting you to sit on it and forget all the routines of your life by enjoying the fresh air to enjoy the sea view of blue-green shades and enjoy the beautiful sunset at Senggigi beach.

If you intend to stay in Senggigi Beach area there are many lodging choices can be made according to your needs. Ranging from five-star hotels, resorts, cheap hotel rates and rental lodging rooms. Some hotels that can be used as alternative option is Holiday Inn, the Oberoi, Sheraton Senggigi, Melati Dua Cottage, Pool Villa Club, Panorama Cottage, and others.

Along the coast, lined up restaurants that provide various types of specialty of Lombok and other types of dishes. During their stay at Senggigi beach Lombok, do not forget to taste the Ayam Taliwang and Plecing Kangkung.


If you want around Senggigi beach, but do not want to get tired, you can ride “Cidomo” a typical Lombok transport pulled by a horse. Or you can also surround the beach on foot.

5 tips to get your unique holidays gifts

5 tips to get your unique holidays gifts




There are so many unique holidays gifts of Bali you can buy for those who you love in back home. Start from the craft bags, clothes, t-shirts, rings and others all of which come from Bali. However, if you bid less clever then you will get a price that is too expensive for your souvenirs. Well, below are some tips you can use when shopping unique holidays gifts at the souvenir markets in Bali.

1. You should come with a guide or at least with a friend who can speak Bali language. For as such, the communication between you and the seller will be more open. This will facilitate the bidding process.

2. No doubt to see one by one of unique holidays gifts which sought before deciding to buy the goods you want. Because many options that should be seen to comply with your wishes.

3. Do not be too choosy especially if it doesn't buy the souvenirs. According to some sellers, most of sellers don't like choosy tourists but not to buy goods.

4. Make a price offer souvenirs to half of the price offered by traders. If lucky, you can get the unique holidays gifts with the half-price.

5. Use Rupiah to deal, as much cheaper than using your foreign currency.