Before Walter Spies settled in Bali 1. Born in Moscow, Russia in 1895, where his father was the honorary consul for Germany and a citizen of the Russian empire. Here he studied music, painting,...
Category: Culture
The Wayang Kulit is mystical two-dimensional shadow puppets that have entertained the people in Indonesia for generations. In the past, these traditional puppet shows were the most popular form of...
Most of Bali's inhabitants today are descendants from those who fled Java island when Islam was introduced. The Bali Aga people are those who didn't fall under the rule of post-Majapahit kings and...
The Balinese culture is so different from any other culture. Once there you will quickly ask yourself: What kind of cultural explosion happened here? Influences of the Balinese culture is...
Evidence of important events in Bali history can still be found throughout the island. Many monuments have been created in memory of fierce battles while other temple complexes show signs of...
Balinese music can be heard throughout the island: in small restaurants, resort hotel lobbies, every spa venue. But most of all in it is heard the numerous temples, during ceremonies and in Balinese...