Arts, culture, religion and spiritual civilization are united in Bali. It was spread all over the world, that Bali has numerous special things that are not necessarily owned by other regions. Religion and art mingle in Balinese culture, resulting in a variety of work that is still preserved, such as painting and dance.
Balinese painting art has developed since the reign of the kings, as well as the art of dance.
Balinese dances' development are quite rapid, variety of modern dance has been created and it's often performed in great events.
No less important in Balinese dance is the religious element, and the show had to be done by certain people.
'Rejang Dewa' dance is one example of a religious dance, performed exclusively by virgin dancers. The dance movements are very simple yet progressive and agile, full flavor, inspiration & devotion to Hindu deities. We are as Hindu always give ritual to the entire universe in the form of art. It is performances held at the temple ('Pura'), dancing with a line encircling the temple yard at the time of the occurrence of an indigenous ceremony or ritual Hindu Dharma.
It's usually danced by 6 or more girls accompanied by Balinese special music called 'gamelan' or 'gong'. The dancers are dressed in a festive ceremony with lots of decorations.
In 13th of November 2012 we performed the ceremony 'Pemlaspasan & Rsi Gana' on 'Pura Penataran Tampuagan' in Karangasem regency. 'Rejang Dewa' dance was played at the ceremony, performed by my daughter and my nephews. Their appearance was good enough, agile and funny. I hope these children will be able to dance a variety of Balinese dances because that is our responsibility in cultural preservation.
'Rejang Dewa' dancer, that performed by 7 little girls. They are (from left to right) : Dian, Komang, Ayu Widia, Eta (my daughter), Luna, Ami, and Winda.
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| The dance performed |
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