Celebrating the Best of Balinese Culture

(8/1/2009)

The Nikko Bali Resort and Spa has gathered together some of Bali's leading traditional artists performing a cherished repertoire of dance and music for presentation at its Kupu Kupu Amphitheatre throughout the entire month of August 2009.

The highlights of the month-long celebration of the best of Balinese lively arts, includes:

• Monday, August 3, 2009 - Frog Dance - The Indonesian version of the "princess meets enchanted frog story" performed by children. Cost of admission, including a buffet dinner, is Rp. 350,000 ++ (US$41.50).

• Wednesday, August 5, 2009 - The Living Legends of Bali - Five maestros of Balinese traditional performance, presenting: Ida Bagus Blandsinga, Jero Gadung, Jero Puspa, I Gusti Ayu Raka Rasmi and Ni Ketut Arini. Cost of admission, including a buffet dinner, is Rp. 450,000 ++ (US$53.40)

• Fridays – August 7, 14, 21, 28 - Kecak Dance - The most dramatic dance scene from the Ramayana Epic performed in the midst of a large group of entranced Balinese men and boys who sing in a Capella counterpoint. Cost of admission, including a buffet dinner, is Rp. 350,000 ++ (US$41.50).

• Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - The Best of Bali - A unique ladies Gong Kebyar performance featuring the fabled Legong Dance, direct from their critically acclaimed performance at this years Bali Arts Festival. Cost of admission, including a buffet dinner, is Rp. 450,000 ++ (US$53.40)

• Monday, August 17, 2009 - Archipelago Night - Dances and music from across the Indonesian archipelago in honor of Indonesia's 54th birthday. Cost of admission, including a buffet dinner, is Rp. 350,000 ++ (US$41.50).

• Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - Gending Rare - Award-winning groups of children performers from this year's Bali Art Festival singing and dancing in 5 enchanting presentation numbers. Cost of admission, including a buffet dinner, is Rp. 450,000 ++ (US$53.40)

• Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - Kecak 2000 Plus - A special Kecak dance performance involving more than 200 dancers presented at hotel's nearby Serenity Beach. Cost of admission, including a buffet dinner, is Rp. 450,000 ++ (US$53.40).

For reservations and more information telephone ++62-(0)361-773277.