Legong is a form of Balinese dance. It is a refined dance form characterized by intricate finger movements, complicated footwork, and expressive gestures and facial expressions.

Legong probably originated in the 19th century as royal entertainment. Legend has it that a prince of Sukwati fell ill and had a vivid dream in which two maidens danced to gamelan music. When he recovered, he arranged for such dances to be performed in reality. Others believe that the Legong originated with the sanghyang dedari, a ceremony involving voluntary possession of two little girls by beneficent spirits. Legong is also danced at public festivals. Excerpts from Legong dance dramas are put on for tourists.
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Buyan Lake is a smallest lake in Bali located just next to Tamblingan Lake. It is located in the plateau area and covered by cool weather. It is situated in the high land with hill and rain forest surround it. Since the location in the plateau area, the fog is usually blanketing the area. This lake can be seen from the top of hill which is called Asah Gobleg. Asah Gobleg itself is the name of the countryside located on the top of hill where the villagers live with agricultural life.
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President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono opens the ASEAN Fair in the courtyard of Nusa Dua Convention Center, Bali, on Monday afternoon. The event will last for one month, along with the implementation of the 19th ASEAN Summit, 24 October to 23 November 2011.

I am pleased to invite all the people [of ASEAN] to take part in the celebration of the festival, he said.

The president states that the fair is as one of the ways to implement the determination of ASEAN as a community-based organizations to strengthen the social and cultural pillars among ASEAN countries. Continue reading “President Opens ASEAN Fair 2011” »

If you want to see the beautiful island of Bali from different sides, the island of Nusa Penida in Klungkung regency, Bali can be an option. Besides can see unspoiled natural scenery, the island’s tourists or visitors who come also get to watch the bird life of Bali Starling is directly in the wild. To get to the island of Nusa Penida in Klungkung, we can use a fast motor boat transportation from coast powerboat Sanur.Tiket Nusa Penida island destination can be bought with a price of 65 thousand rupiah.

Travel to the island of Nusa Penida from Sanur Beach takes about 45 minutes. During the trip we will be treated to a beautiful ocean view as well as through the small island of Nusa Lembongan and Ceningan. Continue reading “Vacation to enjoy the Jalak Bali bird in Nusa Penida Island” »

Bali Island is known as island has beautiful views and many cultures. One of the current culture that still exists in the community of Bali, is Subak. Subak is of Bali culture relating to agricultural and carried from previous generations until now. 4 Subak in Bali is targeted to be part of the World Cultural Heritage in 2012. The fourth subak area are Subak Pura Luhur is Ulun Lake Batur, DAS Pakerisan, Taman Ayun and Jatiluwih. Continue reading “4 subak targeted become World Cultural Heritage” »

Candi Beach Cottage has 32 superior rooms, 32 superior vilas and located directly on the tranquil beach of Candi Dasa amidst swaying palm trees, in the quiet and natural surroundings of Mendira Bay on the East Coast of Bali. With its quiet and natural surroundings, Candi Beach Cottage offers a very relaxing and peaceful atmosphere, and as such it is an ideal place for total relaxation or for honeymoon for it is much like Kuta some 20 years ago. Continue reading “Candi Beach Cottage” »

In Balinese the word Legian means anything sweet, pleasant, and delightful to the senses. So will be your experiences at the Legian Beach Hotel. Our friendly staff will make your holiday enjoyable and memorable. Continue reading “Legian Beach Hotel” »