Balinese Painting - Lecture
This lecture, the group walks through the Museum (Bale Daja and Bale Dauh) to
see the unique collection of Agung Rai. Their guide will give in-depth
information about the history of painting in Bali, the paintings on exhibition and the differing styles, as well as an overview of contemporary Indonesian artists.
Balinese Music Gamelan
In this 3-hour workshop you will learn the history of the gamelan, the role of the gamelan in the village context, and see a demonstration by master musicians. Each participant will have an opportunity to play the instruments, and learn a short musical piece.
Wood Carving
In this hands-on workshop participants are introduced to some of the basic concepts behind modeling objects in wood. You will become acquainted with the necessary tools and learn basic carving techniques. Under the watchful eye of an instructor, each person will carve a simple object out of wood. Results will vary depending on the inherent skill of the participant. All tools and materials are provided.
Balinese Dance
This lecture provides basic information concerning the traditional dance within the ritual context. Two of the most famous dancers in Bali will demonstrate the particular movements and the attending steps. Afterwards, the
participants will be given the opportunity to learn and practice the dance by themselves.
Women will learn some features of the Panyembrahma welcome dance, and the men learn some basic movements of Baris warrior dance.
Balinese Cooking.
A selection of traditional Balinese dishes are created, and you will learn the culinary skills to recreate this spicy meal in your own kitchen. In the end, the group will have prepared its own lunch. Participants are taught to eat native style using the handthe so-called pakai tangan method. A comprehensive set of recipes are given out with step-by-step instructions.
Hinduism in Bali
An in-depth lecture provides insight into the unique brand of Hinduism practiced on Bali. You will learn about the religious rituals and ceremonies that are evident all .over the island. The creation of a large ceremonial offering will serve as a demonstration for participants to learn how to make their own offering.
History of Bali
Learn more about this island through an anecdotal telling of the history of Bali. What are or have been the major influences on the culture and religion? How did Bali get its name? What does Bali mean? This is an important workshop for all visitors as it adds meaning and substance to their time on Bali. We highly recommend that you include this attraction on your itinerary.
Modernity in Bali
What are the general and specific issues facing Bali today? What are the modern trends prevailing in Bali? How are these trends affecting the Balinese in their daily lives, including the cultural and religious outlook? An in-depth lecture, followed by a lively discussion, will prove instructive to the visitor.
Hindu Astrology
This workshop outlines the Hindu method of astrology. Participants learn about the history of this form of astrology, and find out their Balinese birthday and its
corresponding meaning. This fascinating workshop gives insight into the
Balinese 6-month calendar, and the calculations that go into the timing of many rituals.
Traditional Balinese Architecture
The building of a house in Bali is integral to Hinduism. Nothing is left to chance. Everything has meaning. Learn how the traditional Balinese houses are designed and built.
Balinese Batik
This is a workshop where participants will learn about many features of Balinese batik, foremost of which are its form, motifs, techniques used, and its history .
An interesting hint is to compare and find the difference between the motifs unique to Balinese batik and those motifs representative of the Javanese, batik for instructive reference. In this workshop, each participant will receive a set of utensils and try to make a piece of Balinese batik.
Offering Making
This is a day of creative fun and education. The participant will learn to make offerings from colored dough, carved leaves and bamboo. They will also learn the meaning of the daily offerings and how to perform them.
Painting Class
This workshop is exclusively designed to introduce the participant to Balinese painting. They will get individual instruction and produce a painting of their own, to meet their own satisfaction. This attraction should be noteworthy in your itinerary. |
