Mapping Bali
| Sep 20, 2018
Mapping Bali 33 : Turning to the Sea
Turning to the Sea Another strategy to survive this arid environment is to turn away from the hills and look to the sea. Generally speaking the Baline...
| Aug 06, 2018
Mapping Bali 32 : Into the Arid Land
There is a dramatic transition as you head north through the valley between Mt. Agung and Mt. Seraya. You travel from thick forests and fertile rice f...
| Jul 30, 2018
The Stage is Ready It’s Time to Begin
Sitting in the warung outside the temple watching the parade and carnival. Some people in full temple dress sparkling with gold thread, others in t-sh...
| Jun 27, 2018
Mapping Bali #30 : How a Balinese Temple is Used
As mentioned before, there is no standard arrangement for a temple. So to explain its system of courtyards we will focus in on one particular temple, ...
| May 28, 2018
The Music of Bali
The music of the gamelan is an equally rich and complex tradition. Like dance it makes itself accessible to a variety of skill levels. There are roles...
| Apr 11, 2018
Mapping Bali: Statues and Carvings
Chapter 27 Statues and Carvings Text & Illustration by Bruce Granquist The temple walls often contain long carved reliefs that tell the stories of...
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