Dancer and Gamelan Player Statues: Welcome Visitors at Badung-Tabanan Border

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Dancer and gamelan player statues at border near Tabanan and Badung.
Dancer and gamelan player statues near border of Tabanan and Badung.

COVERING a long distance on road trip can make us boring. If possible, we can definitely slow down our speed to enjoy the beautiful surroundings for a while. But what happen when passing through the border of Tabanan and Badung County in Bali?

Badung has been known as a county whose tourism development shows a very rapid growth. By all means, it attempts all the times to make the destinations and every inch of the public space look elegant and stylish. One of them is the border of Badung with Tabanan County. It is beautified with roadside attraction in the form of beautiful garden presenting some statues of lively Balinese dancers and gamelan players.

Before entering the gates of ‘Welcome to Mangupura City’ road users from the west direction or Tabanan will be entertained with gorgeous look of statues standing among the verdant roadside garden with typical plants such as frangipani in combination with palm, banana and green shrubs.

At a glance, the presence of such roadside attraction is not only entertaining but also introducing the cultural treasures of local region. Other than various Balinese dances, it also shows off the art of statue. In performing their creativity, Balinese sculptors do not only take the theme on Hindu mythologies as commonly used in temples but also modern dances and daily activities as additional element of landscape.

All the counties in Bali have their own typical statues inspired by local culture and belief, so there are more left to see during your holiday on the island. Please drive carefully in order to arrive safely at the destination and you could enjoy the road trip happily with the beloved one or family.

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