Traditional Balinese games belong to the island’s cultural heritage and provide, not only amusement, but also a look at customs, beliefs, lifestyle and the development of Balinese craftsmanship. You can happen upon them in local markets, remaining fascinated and curious, discovering the differences and similarities with other cultures. Thus, the different models of the wood boards of Congklak, a game for both adults and children, a part of ancient history, starting outside of Bali, show the spread of the same game in other countries. On the board are holes and simple unadorned drawings, such as a ship or a dragon, splendidly sculpted and coloured. The typical board is comprised of two rows of holes placed in front of one another with two special “silos” on the both the far left and right. Each player controls the row of holes in front of them and the "silo" to their left, filling it in turns with shells or pebbles. It’s also easy to find a sort of top, the Gangsing which spins thanks to a chord wound around its upper section which is then pulled rapidly. Among the unforgettable objects are the marbles with which children all over the world play. So why not stock up on them?
Man and nature in perfect balance: the subak system
The fertile soil and the particularly humid climate have made Bali one of the most suitable places for rice production. But what makes Balinese rice unique is the way it is grown: steep terraces fed by an irrigation system devised in the 9th century and known as subak.
The purity of the offering to the gods in the Rejang Dance
Only very young dancers, a symbol of purity and sacredness, can perform the Rejang Dance in the internal area of the temple as an offering to the Gods.
On the hills of Bali, Ubud stands on the edge of the tropical forest and terraced rice fields dotted with Hindu temples and shrines, among the most famous on the island.
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