Culture in Central Bali

Collections of fine art and relics of Balinese culture are well preserved in a number of museums and galleries here in Bali. Below is a list of the major museums and galleries with their adresses and opening hours.

This temple is one of the island’s six cardinal temples. It is also called "The Garden Temple" due to its location in the jungle. At stands at the very end of a steep road about halfway up the slopes of towering, 2278 meter-high Mt Batu Karu.

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This temple marks one of the headwaters of the Pakerisan River. While the temple itself is not particularly old, it is of special importance to the local people and some of the festivals at the temple are large and interesting.

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Bali's own Valley of the Kings is Gunung Kawi in Tampaksiring. This collection of candi is beautifully situated in a river valley surrounded by rice fields and jungle.

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Also known as "Elephant Cave". Goa Gajah is a cave with a decorated entrance located just off the main road, about 20 minutes outside of Ubud. It is one of Bali’s most striking sights

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One doesn't have to be on the island for very long to appreciate that Balinese life seems to be an endless parades of rites and ceremonies. The combination of Hindu religious rituals and the local "Adat Istiadat"

Subak is the name of the water irrigation system that has been used for hundred of years in Bali. This system aims to ensure that the water is fairly distributed during the dry season.

Wayang Kulit or shadow puppetry is one of the most unique and prominent theatrical entertainments in Bali. Shadow puppets are made from cowhide and mounted on a stick so they can be held from below.

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Canang Sari is the name of offering made to thank the gods in praise and pray. You will see these offerings in the temples, on small shrines in houses, and on the ground or as a part of a large offering.

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This is a story telling dance, relating a classic tale of the fight between good and evil represented by Barong and Rangda. Barong represents the good spirit and Rangda, the evil spirit.

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