http://northbali.org CONFERENCE AND FESTIVAL ‘CULTURAL IDENTITY OF BULELENG' Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:07:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Maybe North Bali is not as famous or trendy as the SouthS Bali which is full of glamour and modernity. However, many people admitted that the back-to-basic North Bali is a pleasant break from the crowded modern area in South Bali. It takes 2,5 – 3 hours to get to ... http://northbali.org/lovina-love-ina/ Kebyar came into being around the turn of the century and innovations were brewing between 1910 and 1915 in North Bali’s Buléléng region, the Dutch colonial administration center. Elders in Bungkulan have said that the musical dynamics of Dutch military marching bands influenced the nascient kebyar aesthetic. (Admittedly, the influence ... http://northbali.org/bali-1928-gamelan-gong-kebyar-%e2%80%93-emergence-of-kebyar-%e2%80%93-part-1/ Buleleng is not just rich with traditional art performances but also produces many creative modern art performaces, modern drama for instance. The example for this modern drama performace was staged on the opening night of  International Conference and Festival Cultural Identity of North Balinese. This modern drama was performed by ... http://northbali.org/cupak-eats-land-a-modern-drama-from-buleleng/ Buleleng one of Bali regency is rich with gamelan repertoires, Lelengoran is one of them. Lelengoran is a gamelan style that is considered as the prototype of the popular Kebyar style. Lelegoran was introduced for the first time in the village of Bungkulan, in East Buleleng around and spread to ... http://northbali.org/lelongoran-old-gamelan-style-from-buleleng/ One of many social art performances that are originated from Buleleng is Genjek. The word “genjek “is derived from the word “gonjak” means joke. It was born as a kill-time activity; it started through talking and accompanied by the tuak (sweet wine made from the coconut palm flower) then developed ... http://northbali.org/genjek-jokes-in-a-song/ One of many unique art performances that can be found in Buleleng is Rengganis. Rengganis is similar to acapella in Western country but Rengganis is not imitation of musical instruments but rather imitation of various frogs’ sounds. The word “rengganis” means “symphony of silence”. The song of Rengganis was created ... http://northbali.org/rengganis-the-symphony-of-silence/ International Conference and Festival Cultural Identity of North Balinese were held successfully from July 30 to August 2, 2009. The conference formulated four recommendations that are aimed to preserve North Balinese culture. These four recommendations are, There is a need for political will from the government of Buleleng and Bali, the ... http://northbali.org/the-results-of-international-conference-and-festival-cultural-identity-of-north-balinese/ The International Conference and Festival Cultural Identity of North Balinese was not just all about North Bali but it was also about harmonious synergy between North Bali and South Bali. This harmonious synergy was shown in the collaboration of North and South Bali artists in performing Bondres drama performance (8/1/2009). I ... http://northbali.org/north-and-south-bali-collaboration-in-a-bondres-performance/ The International Conference and Festival Cultural Identity of North Balinese (30 July – 2 August 2009) is highlighted by painting, handicrafts and photos exhibitions, craftsmanship demonstration by Buleleng’s craftsmen and the performances of Buleleng’s art maestros. The painting and handicrafts exhibitions as well as the demonstration by Buleleng’s craftsmen take place ... http://northbali.org/exhibitions-and-performances-on-the-first-day-of-international-conference-and-festival-cultural-identity-of-north-balinese/ Hosted by Undiksha, Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha Singaraja. With the support of Yayasan Pelestarian Warisan Budaya Bali Utara (Bali),RRI, foundation Irama, BAKE society (the Netherlands). Undiksha, Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha Singaraja presents the first International Conference and Festival on the ‘Cultural Identity of Buleleng’. Both Conference and Festival take place in Singaraja. Its ... http://northbali.org/conference-and-festival-on-north-balinese-culture/