Share the best of The Jakarta Post with friends, family, or colleagues. As a subscriber, you can gift 3 to 5 articles each month that anyone can read—no subscription needed! n the Island of the Gods, ...

Dewa Putu Berata and Keith Terry demonstrate kecak, a traditional Balinese chant. Also known as the monkey chant, kecak is usually performed by a large ensemble of men. It's a complex mix of ...

PIKIRAN RAKYAT - Bali, the "Island of the Gods," is renowned for its vibrant culture and captivating artistic traditions. Among its many treasures lies Tari Kecak (Kecak Dance), a captivating dance ...

Wayan Limbak, 106, a Balinese dancer who helped create the island’s famous monkey dance, died Friday of a suspected stroke in Gianyar, on the island of Bali, in Indonesia. In the 1930s, Limbak worked ...