Mask Dance

Originally Tari Topeng / Mask Dances in Bali are sacred, even at this time the creativity of Balinese dancers has developed Mask Dance to entertain as well. The sacred Mask Dances are usually performed by a single dancer or a group of male dancers in large ceremonies. They have a purpose for telling viewers about the historical background of why a ceremony must be held or to deliver Hinduism wisdom through simple conversation among dancers. It is also believed that it can protect a ceremony from evil interferences. The famous sacred Mask Dance is

Learn a few words and phrases in Balinese.

As a travelers, being able to speak a few words of Balinese will assist you in your endeavours to get around, and will certainly endear you to the local people you meet. They will appreciate that you're trying.

Take a look at our lists of words and phrases to get started (carry a phrase book while you travel). You will find it relatively easy, as words and letters in the Balinese language (Bahasa Bali) are written using the same Roman characters as English.

Oleg Dance

Oleg dance was originally called Legong Prembon. Coast seems less pleased with the name of the Legong Prembon because it is difficult to translate into English. This dance depicts two beetles, males and females, while having fun in the flower garden while sucking the honey. As the beetle Raka Rasmi male partner, was chosen I Sampih a much older, originating from Bongkasa, Badung.

Word Oleg in the Balinese language dictionary means "shake". In a dance that symbolizes the