- Address: Jalan Raya Tohpati, Batubulan
- Working time: 24 hours
- Cost of visit: free of charge
In the southern part of the island of Bali, on the shore of the same sea stretches the village Batubulan - a famous center of stone-cutters, where theatrical performances are often held. It should definitely be visited by tourists, tired of lazy rest on luxurious Balinese beaches and resorts .
Uniqueness of Batubulan
This ethnic village is among the main attractions of Bali. It is the center of stone carving - crafts, which are given special attention here. Everywhere in Batubulan are scattered workshops, in which local craftsmen, without waste, create works of applied art. Most often these are figurines of mythological creatures, produced by their material called volcanic tuff. The cost of such a souvenir is at least $ 5. If desired, you can find more large-scale products, but they are unlikely to be removed from the island .
Walking along Batubulan, you can see a lot of stone figures of animals, looking a little frightening. Local residents believe that with their help they protect the village from disasters.
The center of Batubulan is the temple of Pura Puseh, which was once built of volcanic stones. It is here that theatrical and costume performances are held. In the village you can get to the concert of the local band "Denjalan", famous for its exotic dances and national motives. For the same purpose, the community pavilion Bale Banjare is being used, located in the southern part of the settlement.
Not far from Batubulan there is the Bali Bird Park, where you can listen to the magic singing of birds and feed them with bread crumbs.
Performances in Batubulan
The tourists who came to this distinctive village have the opportunity to visit the Barong dance performance, arranged in honor of the local light-colored deity of the Barong. It goes under an unusual musical accompaniment, which sets the right atmosphere. To the accompaniment of the orchestra, artists who dressed in national costumes and covered with a special make-up appear on stage. Their movements, at first seem chaotic and even ridiculous, eventually begin to resemble a religious rite.
In the evening, in the village of Batubulan, a performance of Kachak dance is performed, where a traditional kachak dance is performed. Throughout the dance, one of the performers enters the trance, and afterwards begins to literally walk on the coals. The entire performance is lit by burning torches and accompanied by loud music, which creates a magical atmosphere.
Hotels close to Batubulan
The village is located in the tourist center of Indonesia - on the island of Bali. That is why there are no problems with choosing places for living here. In the village of Batubulan you can not stop, but next to it are the following hotels :
- Bumi Linggah;
- The Graha Cakra Bali Hotel;
- The Swaha Hotel;
- Gede Villa Bali;
- Bali Vidi Villa.
The cost of living in one of these hotels is an average of $ 31 per night. The entrance to the village of Batubulan itself is free, but tourists can be asked to make a donation in the temple of Pura Puseh. Also it should be remembered that it is necessary to visit it in the right clothing, covering the shoulders and ankles.
How to get to Batubulan?
The ethnic village is located in the southern part of the island of Bali, about 10 km from Denpasar . From Bali capital to Batubulan can be reached by sightseeing bus, public transport or taxi. To do this, you will need to drive along the Jl roads. Wr. Supratman, Jl. Gatot Subroto Tim and Jl. Diponegoro. The whole journey usually takes no more than half an hour.