During our trip in Bali, my favorite parts were the weather, the
Balinese dancing, and the gamelan music. The weather in Bali is hot,
but because so, there's a lot of trees and tropical plants that have
really vibrant colors. We saw a balinese dance performance and we also
had the chance to learn some moves, and I thought that was interesting
because I learned a lot about the culture and religious stories behind
all the dances. Many of them act out Hindu stories so there's a lot of
dramatic gestures and expressions. Another thing I really liked about
the dances is the eye movement they make. All throughout our trip, we
had a chance to hear gamelan music all over the place, starting from
Hyatt hotel to the temple festivals, and I always thought they sounded
great. The music is very different, and to some people it can sound
like random drum beating, but once you listen carefully, you'll notice
that the music has a very complex pattern and rhythm to it. So far I
love everything I've seen in Bali, but my favorites are just the three
I wrote about above.
--Liz Jahng
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