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Let's speak in Balinese

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Let's speak in Balinese language (Bahasa/ Basa Bali ) Balinese Greetings . Image: balinaturaltreasure.com   If you go to visit a country, it would be even more fun if you can speak the local language. You do not need to be fluent, but the local people are very happy if you greet and talk to them even if you only know a little of their language. If you go to Bali, I suggest remembering words and simple sentences that are listed below:  1.     Greetings: Om Swastiastu . Image: flickr   When you meet people in Bali, before greeting or saying good morning, good afternoon or good evening, remember to say this greeting first: Om Swastiastu. This is similar to saying  Shalom, Salaam Alaikum, Namaste, and so on. When you say Om Swastiastu, be sure to incorporate both your hands in front of your chest (see picture). a. Good Morning :   Rahajeng Semeng b. Good Evening :   Rahajeng Wengi c. Thank you :   Suksma (Matur Suksma) d. Excuse me! :   Sugra nggih!   e. My

Mask Dance in Bali

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Tari Topeng . Image: potretbali.blogspot.com Bali is a very unique tropical paradise. You will find many forms of fine arts in Bali. Bali’s abundant creativity is not restricted to carvings, paintings, textiles, souvenirs, etc. The performing arts such as music, dance, and puppetry are equally as rich.  Balinese arts are can be divided into two major categories. The first is for ceremonial (religious) purposes and the second is for entertainment. However, visitors do not have to wait to see Balinese dance, because many restaurants and hotels hold regular dance performances, and there are many arenas or amphitheaters specially built to hold dance performances for tourists. There are many kinds of Balinese dance such as Kecak Dance, Legong Dance, Topeng Dance or Mask Dance, and Barong Dance.