The Kecak dance is one of the most famous of Balinese dances. It is unusual because it has no musical accompaniment like many other Indonesian dances do, the rhythm of the dance is produced by the chanting 'monkey' chorus. Instead, a troupe of over 150 bare-chested men serve as the chorus, making a wondrous cacophony of synchronized "chak-achak-achak" clicking sounds while swaying their bodies and waving their hands .From that chanting noise of "Cak-cak-cak", then it gave the dance its name Kecak.
What makes the Kecak such a fascinating dance to watch are the fifty or so men in the checkered pants. They are both the choir and the props, providing the music for the story in a series of constant vocal chants that change with the mood of the actors. They don't sit still, either, they wave their arms to simulate fire, and reposition themselves around the stage to represent wind and fire, prison cells, and unseen hand of protection from the gods.
The dance is played in five acts and lasts roughly 45 minutes. It taken from the Hindu epic Ramayana, which tells the story of Prince Rama and his rescue of Princess Sita, who has been kidnapped by the evil King of Lanka, Rahwana and somehow with the help of the white monkey army, Rama rescues his wife and defeats the evil Rahwana.
Attending a Kecak recital is a must for any visitor to Bali. It is a wondrous experience, and a window into the musical and artistic culture that make the Balinese a special people.
Grajagan (G-Land) not just as a perfect wave, but as a perfect adventure.
....G-Land. G-Spot. Gee-Whiz Land!..a world famous wave that is definitely not overrated.. an awesome, overpowering arena..and, until exploitated, it will remain a prime destination of the surfing world, a place where surfers can come to live out a lo
ng awaited fantasy.... "
- Recent comments by various surf media about G-Land, or Grajagan, a now legendary surf spot on the southeastern coast of Java. (Indonesia Surfing-Periplus Action Guide)
Exotic surf travel almost never has the kind of grace and logic that it does in magazines and movies. Beautiful, uncharted waves are out there, but its a long, tedious, sometimes dangerous job finding them. Only a few surfers ever sail out into the great unknown. This is why many people today think of Grajagan (G-Land), in southeast Java, not just as a perfect wave, but as a perfect adventure.
More than a name or a place, G-land is a haven. So close but yet so far from Bali, G-land is a magnet for swell and is definitely not overrated. The set up in G-land is simple, the relaxed atmosphere and pumping waves make for an experience like no other surf trip. Starting with the fact that its located at
the edge of a jungle filled with birds, reptiles, insects and other creatures not found on the beaches of Sydney or Los Angeles.
G-Land is a long fast wave typical of most Indonesian waves, suggested surf board length at 68 " 72 Gun " unless you surf like a top 44 contender, so bring a couple of Guns and your hot-dogger for the small days or down at 20/20s. You should bring at least 2 boards, Indonesian waves are powerful and its possible to break boards, so be prepared and bring at least two boards.
Belajar Menyelam di Pantai Amed, Bali
Bali bagian Timur memiliki apapun yang anda impikan. Disana Anda akan menemukan permata dan surga istimewa dalam keindahan alam yang eksotik yang berpadu dengan budaya yang masih kental terasa serta keramahan orang-orang sekitar. Disini pula lah terdapat Pantai Amed, pantai yang akan memberikan anda kedamaian dan ketenangan. Nikmati pula kelezatan makanan yang ada serta keuntungan yang didapat dari akomodasi yang terjangkau.
Pantai Amed menawarkan tempat yang bagus untuk latihan diving atau menyelam. Disana ada danau di pinggir pantai yang datar yang baik untuk latihan, serta batu karang yang dapat dicapai dengan berenang selama 5 menit. Tempat ini merupakan usulan terbaik untuk mengenal olahraga menyelam dan menjadikannya sebagai tempat yang sangat menyenangkan untuk belajar menyelam.
Anda dapat melakukan snorkling dan diving di sekitar pantai yang berpasir hitam ini. Jenis- jenis ikan yang sangat bervariasi dapat dikatakan paling menarik dibandingkan tempat-tempat lain di seluruh Bali yang disertai dengan kehangatan air yang tidak berubah-ubah yaitu 28 derajat. Berbagai macam kelompok ikan seperti ikan cardinal, ikan trigger, black snaper, pyramid butterrflies, ikan banner, dan ikan damselfish dapat dilihat di air atas pasir.
Cemuluk sebagai pantai yang dilindungi adalah tempat yang ideal untuk memulai snorkeling Anda. Sekitar empat kilometer menyelusuri selatan danau Banyuning, Anda akan menemukan kepingan-kepingan kecil dan taman coral yang paling indah yang dapat Anda lihat dimanapun di di Lesser Sundas. Tapi harap berhati-hati, karena airnya cukup dalam di daerah ini, dan kadang terjadi gelombang besar sehingga tempat ini diperuntukan untuk orang orang yang berpengalaman.
Dengan Angkutan Umum, : Dari Denpasar , Terminal Batubulan, dengan bus (ukuran sedang) ke Amlapura, memakan waktu 2 jam. Lalu dilanjutkan dengan menggunakan Bemo menuju Amed selama 30 menit. Bemonya akan berhenti di desa, tapi supirnya akan membawa anda ke pantai Cemeluk.
Di desa bagian selatan banyak tempat untuk menginap, mulai dari hotel yang tidak berbintang, sampai hotel berbintang.
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Tempat Bersantap
Disana Anda dapat menemukan warung makan yang menjual makanan kecil dan nasi campur. Restoran terbaik di tempat ini adalah Baliku, kira-kira 1 kilometer kearah selatan dari Blue Moon. Dan di Lipah menyediakan makanan Indonesia yang lezat.
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