I Madé Sidia: A Choreographer in Bali
Bali is certainly one of the most unique places on the planet, and a pure joy to visit. Just knowing that there’s a vacation in Bali just up ahead leads to wild flights of the imagination. The fantastic beaches, diverse varieties of wildlife, mountains, volcanos, not to mention the extremely rich culture of the Balinese people, all come together to make for a wonderful trip for visitors of all ages. Plans for vacationing here should include booking a stay in a Bali beach resort, where we can take care of all your essential needs. With a gracious hospitality and a sumptuous style, our resorts can center you in Bali in elegant style.
Bali has had a long and complicated history of encounters with travelers, where time has made the cultural fabric a weave that’s impossible to fully decode. There have been people here since at least 2,000 BC, and there are influences from Chinese, Indian, and the Dutch cultures. This is evident in the rich cultural performances, where even the most traditional Indonesian arts have tastes of the other influences inflecting the rhythms of the art. For the most traditional Balinese arts, people usually think of shadow puppets, and I Madé Sidia is a shadow puppet artist who is truly at the top of his game.
But to say he is a puppeteer is just a taste of the story. He is also a dancer, musician, and is probably best known in Bali as a choreographer. His choreographies have won him multiple awards, and he continues to develop experimental puppet performances here and all over. He has toured all over the world, and teaches at the university here, as well as having had posts in the U.S. I Madé Sidia is a force to watch, and when you’re here, look out for his work. He comes from a very famous line of puppeteers, so the enormous talent is in the blood.
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