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Things to do in Ubud, Bali: The Best Performances
The village cluster of Ubud is the ideal place to try a famed Balinese massage and soak up the ambiance of one of Asia’s top spa destinations. Acupressure, reflexology, stretching and aromatherapy star in the island's distinctively firm massage treatments. Ubud is also the vivacious center of Bali’s arts scene, home to a small treasure trove of museums and galleries. Monkey around at nearby nature reserve Monkey Forest Park, home to hundreds of mischievous long-tailed macaques. Don’t miss the valley of tomb cloisters at Gunung Kawi.
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1. Balerung Stage,
2. Krama Desa Adat Junjungan
3. Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,227 reviews
Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA) was established for a purpose. Founded by Agung Rai, a Balinese who has devoted his life to the preservation and development of Balinese art and culture, the museum was officially opened on June 9, 1996 by Prof. Dr. Ing. Wardiman Djojonegoro, Minister of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia. The museum is administered by ARMA Foundation set up on May13th 1996. The museum hosts regular performance 4 times a week, A learning center for local children to mastering their traditional dance skill, Cultural activity available for visitor. The entrance fee inclusive of free coffee or tea at any Kafe Arma or ARMa Thai restaurant.
Reviewed By _beestonjennifer - Bali, Indonesia
Fabulous permanent collection of Balinese & Indonesian Art with regular exhibitions of contemporary artists from all over the world housed in magnificent Balinese architecture buildings, superb gardens, sprawling property, an open- stage with weekly performances of Gamalan, Legong & other cultural occasions. Great experience ????
4. Kecak Fire & Trance Dance (Pura Dalem Taman Kaja)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,526 reviews
Kecak and Traditional Ubud Fire Dance
Reviewed By ramyams27 - Bangalore District, India
Its like a dance drama based on Ramayana. It is performed using during the evening in amphitheater like place with sea in the background. The seats gets filled up very quick so be on time. You get to see the various characters from Ramyana like Ram, sita , Ravan and Hanuman and the Hanuman character will suddenly pop in the middle of the crowd.
5. Semara Madya Kecak Dance
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
6. Legong of Mahabrata Epic
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4.5 based on 142 reviews
Dances are merged with stories and history in Bali. Many focus on the Sanskrit epics of India which are literature that convey cultural beliefs and structure. The two most well known are the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. The Ramayana has 24,000 verses and portrays the ideal characters of life such as the perfect servant or father. The Mahabharata, is the longest of them all. I
7. Sanggar Seni Nritta Dewi
8. Tirta Sari
9. Chandra Wati Ladies Orchestra & Dance Troupe
10. Kecak Fire & Trance Dance Pura Batu Karu
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