Flying High in Bali
Words by Maria Bakkalapulo (Twitter @mbakkalapulo) Original broadcast on NPR’s Only A Game. In the Balinese summertime, when the easterly winds are blowing in from the…
Sacred Bali: Music and Spirituality
Words by Maria Bakkalapulo (Twitter @mbakkalapulo) The gamelan traditions of the court and temples of Bali are well known throughout the world. But these have always…
Tumpek Wayang, A Special Blessing Ceremony in Bali
Renowned for its elaborate puppets and complex musical styles, the ancient form of story telling called wayang kulit originated on the Indonesian island of Java. For…
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