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Introduction to Bali music and dance
This page contains audio excerpts from Gamelan Anak Swarasanti's two CDs, and also a recent recording of a new work entitled Windu Nala - Ring of Fire. Click on the images to hear the audio.
WINDU NALA
As yet unreleased, Ring of Fire (in ancient Kawi: Windu Nala) is a long song-cycle featuring extended arrangements of many traditional pieces, and including electronic treatments. In a full live setting, a complete performance of Ring of Fire could last for several hours and would be accompanied by multimedia visuals. This audio clip includes short versions of two traditional pieces - 1941 and Gilak, and was recorded live at the benefit performance for the 418 Project dance studio in Santa Cruz on July 13, 2002. Electronic treatments are by Steve McDonald, and are the result of live processing of the sounds of the gamelan instruments themselves, with no additional sound sources. This shortened version is just a taste of the full performance of this piece.
THE RAVE SESSIONS
This CD showcases some of our live performances with electronic musicians, recorded at two different raves, one in the High Sierras, and one in San Francisco. This audio clip is a short excerpt from a piece called Pebaktian (prayer).
GAMELAN ANAK SWARASANTI
Our first CD, featuring extended versions of several of our traditional pieces, arranged as a continuous piece of music for uninterrupted listening. The piece featured here is called 1941 - it was first discovered in Bali by the Fahnestock expedition in 1941 (hence the title).
Please contact the gamelan if you would like to purchase copies of these CDs ($15 each, plus postage and handling). Email info@anakswarasanti.com for information.
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Tips for Women Travellers in Bali
Sexual harassment and rape are not too common in Bali, as far as foreigners are concerned. Many foreign women come to Bali looking for a holiday romance. Nothing wrong with that, just saying there is a well worn path, and many Bali beach boys, especially in the Kuta area, are actively trying to get together with foreign women, for the financial benefits. If this does not include you, don’t stress, be polite and say you are married. Many solo women travelers wear a ring, to indicate marriage. Ignore the pettier kinds of behavior (whistling, shouting, etc.), but make a scene if you are ever pressured into doing things against your will, or are being moved from one location to another. If you are raped / attacked, call the Bali Police, (0361) 224111, and contact your consulate.
-Dress code in Bali : Bali in a Hindu island and therefore enjoys relaxed attitudes to things of a sexual nature. Hindu art and Balinese dances, often contain deliberately suggestive material. On the beach you can go topless, without too much to worry about, though nude bathing is not cool.
Out at night you can wear pants, a dress, a skirt, or shorts, no worries. Indonesian women out late in the party scene often wear skimpy outfits, so you can enjoy the tropical climate, and not feel you have to cover up.
One place where you should cover up, is a Balinese temple. You’ll need a long sleeve, non-revealing shirt, sarong & sash (which you can often rent). You may not enter a Balinese temple during menstruation, as the Balinese consider you ‘sebel‘ (ritually unclean).
-Tampons, medicines and the Pill are available at local apoteks (pharmacies), but it’s more convenient to bring supplies from home. If you’re on the Pill, bring enough to last your entire trip (and remember that severe vomiting or diaorrhea can render it ineffective).
-Health care and pregnancy: Private healthcare in Bali is okay; if you find you’re pregnant during your trip, go to a nearby private doctor or hospital for advice. SOS International or BIMC are good clinics, both in the Kuta area. Most large hotel / resorts will have a doctor on call.
-Hospitals & Clinics in Bali.
Abortion is illegal in Indonesia, however, I know 2 people who have gone to a clinic in Bali, and had one, so ask around if you need one.
-Travelling in the rest of Indonesia:
The rest of Indonesia, with the exception of Jakarta, has way less foreigners. You will find yourself in the extreme minority, when traveling through Lombok, Java, Sumatra etc. While not generally dangerous, there are certain places that offer a higher degree of personal risk than others, including Papua, Aceh, Central Sulawesi. You should research your trip and talk to locals, for the latest news about your next destination.
The rest of Indonesia is either Muslim, Christian, or some variety of animist religion. When travelling in Muslim areas, its good for women to wear a non-revealing top, and long pants, definitely no sexy wear. Now, here’s the flip-side. In Jakarta you’ll find nightlclubs galore, that’s different. All across Indonesia there are whore houses galore, that still doesn’t mean its a good idea for you to wear sexy clothing. Locals will wonder why you are traveling in a foreign land without your ‘husband’, so you want to give them the impression you are just another traveler, so as not to draw attention. In general you will not have any major problems travelling as a female in Indonesia.