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Tetekan and Calonarang dance to be performed in GWK


DENPADAR (indo.com): Traditional Balinese Tetekan and Calonarang dance will be performed at the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park (GWK), Jimbaran - Bali on Wednesday September 10, 2003. The one-and-a-half performance will be held at GWK's amphitheater.

The performance tells the epic of eternal battle between goodness and badness.

The Tektekan is a traditional Balinese music that uses bamboo instruments. The sounds produced by bamboo musical instrument are frequently associated with acts of exorcism. The music is believed to draw inspiration from magical powers and is performed when the human race are suffering from natural disaster. While, Calong Arang is a Balinese traditional sacred trance dance repertoire.

Money collected from the performance will be used to finance the renovation of Taman Amertha Temple. The temple is located at Bauriti Village, Kerambitan - Tabanan Regency.

The ticket is priced at Rp100.000 for VIP's adults and Rp50.000 for VIP's students. Regular tickets are available for Rp50.000 for adults and Rp25.000 for students.




 

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