Bali attractions

runners-up

 

Bali
runners-up

Each offers an interesting experience. Don't miss them if you have the time

Klungkung

A former kingdom capital rich in cultural heritage. Klungkung is renowned for its classical style architecture and ceiling paintings of the House of Justice and Floating Pavilion (see photo) - and for the traditional Wayang style artists in the nearby village of Kamasan.

Museums

The best five:

Neka (near Ubud)
Bali's artistic jewel. Internationally acclaimed. Admirable presentation.  Features Bali-themed paintings by local, Indonesian and foreign artists. (See painting detail on left).
Puri Lukisan (Ubud)
Classical and contemporary Balinese art. Admirable collection. However, it's difficult to fully appreciate the artistic treasures when the lighting is turned down low, as is sometimes the case.
Classical Painting Museum (Klungkung)
Outstanding classical Wayang style paintings.
Bali Museum (Denpasar)
Fine Balinese art collection, but the presentation needs improvement.
Agung Rai (near Ubud)
Traditional and modern Balinese art. Do not confuse the museum with the nearby gallery.

Shadow puppet performances

A single puppeteer manipulates an assemblage of flat leather puppets (see photo). He controls them with mounted wooden sticks while he speaks the lines of the puppet characters in a play derived from epic Hindu stories that tell a moral. A lamp behind the puppets casts shadows on a translucent screen.

The audience (often village residents) sits on the other side, seeing the shadows but not the actual puppets. A small gamelan ensemble sometimes provides background music.

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