bali (indonesia) part 1 (of 2) --the paradise

7/30/2019 Bali (Indonesia) Part 1 (of 2) --The Paradise

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Bali(Indonesia)Part 1 (of 2):The paradise

Photographed and presented by Jair (Yair) Moreshet, 2009

( Website: www.Jair-Moreshet.com )

Music : Traditional Bali Gamelan
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The relatively small island of Bali is a part of the Indonesia archipelago (of 17,508 islands).

With their own unique variation of Hinduism, Bali is an exception in the predominantly Muslim

Indonesia.With 20,000 temples and shrines, Bali is known as the "Island of the Gods" .

Bali is famed for its exceptionally rich artand beauty which is rooted in its rituals and spiritual

symbolism: Sculpture, carving, and performing arts.

The islands landscape provides a picturesque backdrop to its colorful, deeply spiritual culture.


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The combination of colorful, deep spiritual culture and picturesque landscape with warm beaches,makes Bali a vacation paradise. Here: the Puri Santrian Hotel resort on the tranquil coast of Sanur.


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The bamboo xylophone is central in the Bali traditional Gamelan music. Here and in other hotels itis provided as background music during breakfast, etc.


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The Puri Santrian Hotels beach.


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Relaxation Spa and massage are standard offerings.


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A shrine in the village.


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The entrance to a typical family yard in the village. Notice theornamented private small shrine in the yard, which is typical, too.


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The entrance to a temple on the road.


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The Bali

culture/religion not only

recognizes the

existence ofevil

forces, but also

animates/personifies

them as demons,

ogres and witches,

expressing themartistically in sculpture

and maintaining

regularrituals to

appease them.

Notice the flowerofferings laid at the

feet of the statue.


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A retail shrine on the road, and its busy owner.


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The toll entrance to the Tanah Lot Sea Temple, a pilgrimage destination and cultural icon.


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Tanah Lot is actually a rock formation on the ocean shore that is the home to the pilgrimage temple.At high tide it is surrounded by water.


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One of the

inhabitants of the

caves in the rock

in the light of the

day


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A procession of worshippers/pilgrims come out of the Tanah Lot Sea Temple.


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A private clans

temple in

session.


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The lobby pavilion of the Matahari Beach Resort near Pemuteran in the northwest.


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Matahari Beach Resort: The lily pond and stage in the restaurant area. Notice themusician in lotus posture playing the bamboo xylophone during breakfast.


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Matahari Beach Resort: The bar.


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Matahari Beach Resort: The beach.


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Matahari Beach Resort: A typical guest room/bungalow unit.


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Matahari Beach Resort: Dinner is accompanied by a performance of traditional Legong Dance.


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