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Barong Dance

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Bali is a beautiful tropical island. You can enjoy the nature, food, art and culture. So, don’t forget to attend a great Balinese performance. The Barong Dance is one of the Balinese beautiful dances, funny plus actions and very attractive. "Lord of the forest" and magical protector of Balinese villages, the Barong is a mythical, shaggy half-dog, half-lion creature,awith long mane, fantastic fangs, and bulging eyes. It is propelled by two men who maneuver the costume with whimsical and mischievous movements to express its fun-loving nature. Barong's opponent is Rangda, the evil witch who rules over the spirits of Darkness. The Barong dance epitomizes the eternal struggle between good and evil. The fight of Barong and Rangda is also a topic of traditional narratives performed in temples and takes various forms. The Barong will snap its jaws at the gamelan, prancearound a bit, and enjoy the acclaim of its supporters - a group of kris-wielding men. Then ferocious ...

Fantastic Underwater-World in Bali

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Bali is a beautiful tropical island in Sout East Asia. Discover a fantastic underwater world in Bali, so you can enjoy a real vacation in a tropical paradise. There are many beautiful locations that you can dive. Candi Dasa is one of the best havens to see an extraordinary the deep of Bali sea. Just offshore from Candi Dasa is tiny Tepekong, a little outcrop that offers some spectacular diving. The coral walls are steep, the water is cold, and the current can be strong. But for an experienced diver, drifting with a 3 knot current through The Canyon offers an unforgettable underwater experience. If you have an extra times don’t forget to dive in Amed because Amed is a perfect place for those wishing to get right away from it. Amed is a very slow paced village where technology hasn't caught up. There are a number of dive sites in the area that offer some nice drop offs with good coral and diver fish. Most of the diving is done out of local boats, however shore diving is available...

Weekend in Paradise

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Where are going this weekend? Go to the mall? It’s a good idea, but you’ve already visited your favorite mall almost every day. Let’s decide a different idea. Imagine that you will enjoy the ocean breeze with a candle light in Jimbaran Bay, near Nusa Dua, Bali. Imagine the taste of delicious sea food with a special Balinese recipe. It’s a romantic holiday. Bali is well-known as the last tropical paradise on earth. Art and culture are alive in Bali. Every time you visit this tropical island you’ll see cultural and ritual activities. Balinese music, dance, painting, handicrafts, t-shirts, and other Balinese souvenir are very attractive. A night life in Bali is amazing and amusing. Just go to Seminyak and Kuta Beach, where you can enjoy wine, disco, live music, or just watch the sunset in Kuta Beach. Another place to enjoy a beautiful sunset is in Pura Tanah Lot, Tabanan. Don’t worry about accommodation. Bali is a large resort in the world. There are ma ny cozy hotels, small and ...