The Balinese are joyful and welcoming. They embrace their culture with passion and are eager to share it with visitors.

Temples
Ceremonies and rituals mark every stage in life, while festivals and celebrations honour nature and the gods. Integral to village life, most of these events take place in or around the temple. During these festivals the normally peaceful temples are transformed by music, dance performances and sometimes cockfights.

Across the gorge from Ubud Hanging Gardens you’ll see the Penataran Dalem Segara temple. Beautifully illuminated at night, the hotel can arrange for a romantic dining experience at this enchanting location.

Dance
Dance performances can be seen most days at festivals or celebrations, or simply for visitors’ entertainment. Spectacular and amusing, Balinese dancing is a must see during your stay on the island.

Traditional dances often convey a story with both comic and spiritual elements. The Kecak dance, also known as the monkey dance, is one of the most popular and is a true showcase of Balinese choreography.

Music
Balinese music centres on a large group of musicians called a gamelan or gong. The hypnotic reverberation of the xylophone and the jangly percussion may at first sound strange to the Western ear, but most visitors are captivated and find performances culturally enriching.

Art
Balinese art has its origin in the richness of the local culture and of the land itself. Museums and galleries can be found all over the island, but the best place to learn about the development of local art is at the Neka Art Museum in Jalan Raya Sangingan, Ubud.