• Ubud - Ubud serves as a cultural center for the visual arts, offering the ideal environment to immerse oneself in Balinese art and craftsmanship. Ubud boasts an array of museums showcasing vibrant Ubud-style artwork and markets brimming with authentic handicrafts, making it a prime destination for aficionados of art in Ubud.

Barong is a mythical creature resembling a panther in Balinese lore, reigning as the sovereign of spirits, commander of the forces of good, and the nemesis of Rangda, the demonic monarch and progenitor of all protective spirits in Bali’s mythic lore. The eternal conflict between Barong and Rangda is dramatized in the Barong dance, symbolizing the perpetual struggle between benevolence and malevolence.

The Barong animal mask dance, along with the sanghyang dance, are recognized as authentic Balinese dances, with origins that predate the influence of Hinduism. Indigenous Indonesians with Austronesian lineage often perform comparable mask dances that depict spirits of ancestors or nature; the Hudoq dance of the Dayak people is one such example. The name ‘barong’ is believed to originate from the local word ‘bahruang’, which is now akin to the Indonesian term ‘beruang’, meaning ‘bear’. It signifies a benevolent spirit that assumed the form of an animal to act as a guardian of the forest.

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Ubud offers numerous tourist attractions worth exploring, renowned for its plethora of temples scattered across Bali. But there’s more to explore, with a variety of unforgettable locations awaiting your discovery. We aim to give you an insight into Balinese life, sharing our experiences about the local culture and tourism activities. Iconic elements of Balinese art await you, including traditional dances, wood carvings, batik creation classes, and painting art

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