Dances and dramatic performances form an important part of nearly every ritual on Bali, they are seen as an integral part of Balinese religion and culture and are employed as an expression of one’s devotion to the Gods as well as means of instilling centuries-old values in each new generation of Balinese, through the medium of movement, music and words.

While in Bali, make it a point to watch many of the local traditional dances and performances as possible, especially here in Ubud, each day there are performances at temple that are open to public. Read the rest of this entry »