Ubud is considered the “Capital of Balinese Culture” in the tropical and beautiful Indonesian Island of Bali. It is a town located in a lovely mountainous area and surrounded by an incredibly green tropical environment, with luscious vegetation and charming country sides.
Besides its natural beauty, Ubud is a good base from which to visit many Hindu temples and take in the historical background of this culturally rich area. While visiting the archeological sites, one can also witness the religious traditions of Bali´s population and the country lifestyle.
Ubud also has several art galleries and museums, “Wayang” Puppet Theater, interesting local music and Balinese dance performances that are everything from extremely mold-braking and bizarre, particularly so for the occidental culture, to an explosion of artistic beauty and attention to detail. Balinese Dance, accompanied by gamelan music, portrays some of the most fantastic and imaginative characters this art form can produce.
The article “Ubud, Indonesia: Capital of Balinese Culture“ has a more detailed overview of Ubud: Indonesian culture, including its different art forms, things to do in Bali; photographs of Hindu temples, Ubud´s art scene, traditions and countryside, a Bali Map, Accommodation and Indonesian Food.
