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What is gamelan? »
Deriving from the word “gamel†which means “to hitâ€, a gamelan is commonly known as an ensemble of Indonesian traditional instruments, many of which are percussive and are struck with a beater. Normally gamelan is identified as a group of bronze pots and gongs but this is not always the case. In fact, many of the oldest gamelan instruments in Indonesia are made of iron or bamboo or coconut shell.
Are there many types of gamelan in Bali? Which ones »
Unbeknownst to many, there are in fact more than forty different types of gamelan in Bali. This is saying something for such a small island.
Which types of Balinese gamelan are rarely seen or »
In Bali, there are in fact around thirty-five different types of gamelan which could be considered rare.
Which types of Balinese gamelan are rarely seen or »
Sadly, a large number of Balinese gamelan ensembles are in fact rarely seen or heard. This is generally due to either their limited function, the difficultly of the playing style, or their public exposure.
Which types of Balinese gamelan are rarely seen or »
Musical instruments have a long and ancient history in Bali. In the court treatise on Balinese gamelan music, Aji Gurnita, an attempt is made at describing the gamelan orchestras of the era.
Which types of Balinese gamelan are rarely seen or »
The list of rarely seen or heard gamelan in Bali is long and covers many ensembles of all different sizes.
The Island of Bali »
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Komodo National Park Indonesia »
The endogenous Komodo dragons are the iconic mascots of West Flores. Komodo and its surrounding islands were designated as a National Park in 1980. In 1996 UNESCO declared the Park as a "Word Nature Heritage Site,†with the further designation of “Men and Biosphere."
Lose Yourself in Lombok »
Lombok is an exotic destination, located about 40 km east of Bali and west of the Sumbawa Islands, in the West Nusa Tenggara Province in Indonesia. Occupying an area of more than 4500 square kilometers, Lombok consists of several tiny islands, and looks like what Bali was more than 25 years ago.
